Re: [ihc] Flaring tool?

[Joel M Brodsky <jmbrodsky@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

John,
You're the first to tell me about these little anvils.  I had read about
them online and they look like small steel mushrooms.  Can you tell me
where I can get some of those at a reasonable cost, or should I try to make
my own?  A step down button with a point cut into the opposite side looks
like about 10 minutes on the lathe, but which sizes and how many, etc. etc?

Thanks John,

JoelB


Joel,

Others have explained what it is, but so far in my reading, has anyone told
you that your flaring tool needs an extra set of little anvils in order to
double flare. The little anvils are sold separately.

All brake lines should be double flared, I am told. Especially ABS brake
lines. As Jim G.'s reference indicates, having the tool doesn't guarantee
success at making the flares. Fritz gets most of them right, I get maybe
60%.

John