REFLECTOR: tube flare question

[Glenn Babcock]

Matt,

Looking again at the picture I would also suggest you check the depth of the tube when you set it in the block (how much sticks out). This flare looks a little shallow. Again, hard to say for sure from one picture. 

Regards,

Glenn


On Mar 14, 2011, at 1:36 PM, Matt Bucko <mbuc310 at cox.net> wrote:

> Attached are 2 pics.
> #1 shows the marks left on the oil tube from the flare tool.  #2 shows the tool.  I tried wrapping 1 layer of tape around the tube before I flared it, however, I still get marks on the tub from the tool.  
> Are the marks normal, or am I using the wrong tool?
> Matt
> 
> <tube_small_scratches.jpg>
> 
> <flaretool.jpg>
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