<VV> Flaring tool technique - follow up

[Bryan Blackwell]

Some of you may recall my post in May (below) about flaring tools.  I  
got few good replies from Andy Kinzelman, Chuck Sadek, and Ed Kelly on  
how to use the tool which unfortunately confirmed I was following the  
instructions (Ed also suggested trying different brands of tubing).   
The suggestion of buying a different tool was what did the trick, at  
least for me.  Bill Strickland and Doug Mackintosh both suggested  
getting a Ridgid 345-DL, so I ordered one.  I've since made up a few  
lines and it worked like a charm.  Thanks!

--Bryan

On May 17, 2009, at 3:23 PM, Bryan Blackwell wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> I'm making up a couple of new brake lines, and I'm having a little
> trouble getting a good flare on the ends.  generally what seems to
> happen is the flare ends up cockeyed, the double flare adapter
> doesn't drive straight.  I tried to get the end properly square,
> deburred, and chamfered, but they just don't come out right.  Any
> suggestions on what I'm doing wrong?  Thanks for any advice.