Does anybody know how they form the end of the tube like this? I have tried several methods using my flairing tool, but I can't quite achieve this shape. Is there a different mandril I don't know about?
That's how I always do it, yes. That pic up there ^^^^ is one of your "attempts" at a hose barb? I'd say it was a success.That was one of my attempts, does the tube stick out of clamp the same as double flair?
I've done some with my double flair kit. It's been a while since I have had to do it, but if I remember right, I let just a touch more tube stick out of the clamping fixture to be able to make a better bubble. Play around with it some and see, with some scrap tubing.That was one of my attempts, does the tube stick out of clamp the same as double flair?
That's it. That's probably as good as you're gonna get with a standard double flare tool. As long as you have a barb to tighten the hose down over, you've succeeded. I'd run that.No, that's what I am trying to copy.
The double flair part starts to form before the initial flair has a line to form a barb.
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Even your first attempt was fine. All you need is a ridge around the end to stop the hose from coming off.I think rusty's way is more economical. Here is my second & third attempt.
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