REFLECTOR: tube flare question

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Andy is right. Some sort of lube in the process gives better results & makes it easier to do. I use Vaseline. 

Kurt 






-----Original Message-----
From: Andy Millin <amillin at sbcglobal.net>
To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list' <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Tue, Mar 15, 2011 9:08 am
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: tube flare question



This looks like a dry flare.  Are you using any type of lubricant on the tool?  Just a drop of oil, cutting fluid, etc. will go a long way toward making a smooth face.
 
Andy
 

From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On Behalf Of Matt Bucko
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 3:01 PM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: tube flare question

 
Thanks for the feedback.  The tool I have is a 37 degree tool.   I do not like the way it looks on the flare face. 
May be due to the tool's old age...  Attached is another pic, of the face.

  I will look at the link. Thanks
Matt

Windows in, brake lines pulled, oil lines run.....






On 3/14/2011 11:26 AM, Glenn Babcock wrote: 
Matt, 
 
The critical part is the face of the flare, which you can't see in the picture. It needs to be very smooth.  If thats ok, and the sleeve slides over the outside without binding it should be alright (as best I can tell from the photo). 
 
I never cared for that tool myself. A good choice that's not too expensive is http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/flaringtools2.php.
 
Regards,
 
Glenn
 
  


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