The tool is very small & hand held, perfect for making or splicing in replacement sections of brake pipes in situ on the vehicle. Produces accurate automotive flares on steel, copper & Copper Nickel pipes. Easy to use, with lightweight body makes it absolutely ideal for splicing in replacement sections of brake pipe on-vehicle. The pipe is clamped into the end of the by tightening two clamping bolts, then screw in the former/die to flare the pipe. The only space you need is enough to hold the tool & then to tighten the former Manufactured in the UK from high quality steel, the flaring tool is built to last in the toughest of workshop environments.