I've been thinking for some time that a thread on tools and how to use them would be useful here.
So here we go!
First up are flare nut spanners/wrenches
These are typically used on fuel lines, brake pipes etc.
I got a fancy set of
BGS ratcheting brake pipe spanners
last week.
These are magic, no more rounded off flare nuts.
Then you have the more conventional flare nut spanner
They are like a 6 point ring spanner (box wrench) with a flat cut out, to allow you to slip it over the pipe from the side.
These are much superior open ended spanners when used on brake pipes and fuel lines.
There are 12 point and swivel head versions available too.
Then we have the crowsfoot type flare nut spanners.
These are used in conjunction with your socket set extension bars and handles to get into all sorts of awkward places.
Of course you don't have to only use these tools exclusively for flare nuts they are handy for all sorts of other nuts and bolts in awkward places.