On Sat, 25 Oct 1997, Paul Burr wrote:
> > > 2. Bend your own! The tools are readily available at any auto parts
> > > store. NEVER use a plumbing style flaring tool on automotive tubing. Ask
> > > me how I learned this fact....
> >
> > Do you mean a swaging hammer? I've never seen one small enough to flare
> > brake hoses.
>
> A hammer! Noooooo! It's a 2 piece bar that you insert the tube into. The
> bar is drilled out to enclose several different diameters of tubing.
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Actually I meant "Is the plumbing style flaring tool a swaging hammer"...
I know what a brake line flare tool looks like, I've got one (and have
used it!)
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