Flairing stainless hardline
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Any tips for double flairing stainless hardline. I am not having any luck getting the first "bell shape" in the double flair process.The tubing just wants to push out the bottom of the flair tool. Do I need to get a better flair tool (I have a parts store cheapy) or is there as special technique for flairing stainless.
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a better flaring tool will help. Also make sure you have the line cut extremely square and get all burs off the ends. If you don't the line will split when you try to flair it. Stainless is very difficult to work with compared to mild steel line.
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That's what I assumed. I am using a tubing cutter so the cuts are square and I make sure to debur it. Guess I will search for a better flair tool.