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Old 2010-03-31, 3:00pm
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Not sure if the way the flaring tool is made is the issue or not. It has a very sloppy fit. (the top screw and pointed center) Also, this is the same flaring tool that can be found at Home Depot for about thirty bucks for flaring copper tube but has been modified by Art in the Round for bead work.

Using the SS from IJS. Do 1/4 turns, with a flip each time. Tubing is cut 3 mm longer than the bead thickness for 5 mm tube. The beads all have very deep dimples which should not be an issue with the shorter tubing lengths.

Usually do not have an issue with cracking for the 5 mm tube. But for 1/8 using dead soft .999 tube it is a bit more critical.

Obtaining a flair that is not swagged to one side is my greatest challenge so far with the impress. One can say it is faster but if it is inconsistent then it becomes a non desirable tool/process.

Seems that this is one of those on a wing and a prayer processes.

Last edited by Alaska; 2010-04-01 at 1:49pm.
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