REFLECTOR: tube flare question

[sbjknox]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Stacey " <rlstacey at earthlink.net>

Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: tube flare question


> Matt, You should be using a 37 degree aviation flaring tool; automotive is
> 45 degrees and won't work.

I'll take the heretical view that for aluminum tubing the angle of the 
flaring tool makes no meaningful difference... when you tighten the nut, the 
tube conforms to the mating fitting.  Pretty much what a flaring tool does, 
no?

$0.02

Sid Knox
Oklahoma

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