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06-21-2005, 05:46 AM
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Rivet Master 
1977 27' Overlander
1954 25' Cruiser
1990 34.5' Airstream 345
VC Highlands
, Nevada
Join Date: Mar 2005
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How to flare tubing...
I put together a little tutorial on how to flare tubing. It has been a while since I had to do this (like when I was in the Navy) but like riding a bike it comes back quickly.
I am only posting this on the forum in case somebody does a search one day on how to do it. There is no real need to reply - unless you fing something that I should add or change.
CLICK HERE to see it.
tk
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06-21-2005, 07:12 AM
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Rivet Master
1993 30' Excella
whitewater
, north of cheddar curtain
Join Date: Jun 2003
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what they didnt teach you in the navy...
when clamping the tube in the block, a nickle makes a perfect "feeler" gauge..
norby 
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beauty is in the eye of the beerholder-cosmo fishhawk
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06-21-2005, 08:18 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 30' Classic
Farmington
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Buttercup---You might want to add instruction on making a Double flare as that makes for a much stronger flare, one that is less likely to split an absolute necessity when flareing steel tubing used on brake lines. ------- Pieman
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06-21-2005, 02:22 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
1954 25' Cruiser
1990 34.5' Airstream 345
VC Highlands
, Nevada
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,151
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Double Flare
I love the double flare and it absolutely does a better job. Also the mandrels are sized to help position the tube exactly in the clamp. I wanted to do a double but the local Home Depot didn’t have that kit. They only had the basics. If I do find a mandrel to do the double I can add it no problems. Thanks for the tip.
Also, a nickel is about the right amount to have sticking out of the top of the clamp.
tk
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06-21-2005, 03:42 PM
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Retired.
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Originally Posted by Buttercup
I love the double flare and it absolutely does a better job. Also the mandrels are sized to help position the tube exactly in the clamp. I wanted to do a double but the local Home Depot didn’t have that kit. They only had the basics. If I do find a mandrel to do the double I can add it no problems. Thanks for the tip.
Also, a nickel is about the right amount to have sticking out of the top of the clamp.
tk
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I have a double flare kit. The next one I do, I will take some photos, so you can add them, unless you have it taken care of first.
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06-21-2005, 04:14 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
1954 25' Cruiser
1990 34.5' Airstream 345
VC Highlands
, Nevada
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,151
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Thanks Terry. I'll take you up on your offer. I took my pictures sitting down with a beer and a 1 foot section of scrap tubing. I flared several times to show the results.
Yes, if you happen to do a double take pics and send them along. I’ll post with full credit, of course. And if we ever meet it’ll be worth a brewski to you for your efforts!!
tk
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06-21-2005, 06:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1975 29' Ambassador
Reno
, Nevada
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 1,351
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One of the more important steps is missing:
Always put the nut on the tube _before_ flaring the end.
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06-21-2005, 07:14 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
1954 25' Cruiser
1990 34.5' Airstream 345
VC Highlands
, Nevada
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,151
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It is there
It's there under the "clamp the tube" part, right at the top - it says IMPORTANT NOTE: Perhaps I should make it bolder!!!
Give me 5 minutes.... 
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06-21-2005, 07:36 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
1954 25' Cruiser
1990 34.5' Airstream 345
VC Highlands
, Nevada
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,151
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06-24-2005, 05:27 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Did I hear a brewski get together? Where and when?
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07-27-2005, 10:47 AM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Putnam
, Connecticut
Join Date: Sep 2003
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I am having a heck of a time finding 3/8 lpg tubing. The local guys only have oil tubing. Anyone have an online source?
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07-27-2005, 12:02 PM
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Rivet Master
1993 30' Excella
whitewater
, north of cheddar curtain
Join Date: Jun 2003
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any good hardware store should have 3/8 copper tubing....or you could go to a hvac supply, but would have to purchase a roll rather then buy by the foot. 
norby
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Illegitimous noncarborundum(dont let the bastards wear you down)
The only true nobility is found through giving good food to your friends- Anton Careme
beauty is in the eye of the beerholder-cosmo fishhawk
if something is too good to be true, its usually gone before i get there-mister boffo
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07-27-2005, 12:29 PM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Putnam
, Connecticut
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 3,064
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Local plumbing supply guy says the stuff for lpg has a different coating inside. Something in the gas corrodes copper without the coating. Nothing's simple anymore.
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07-27-2005, 02:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1994 21' Sovereign
Down on the corner...
, CT
Join Date: Jul 2004
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ABCO????? 594 School ST.
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07-27-2005, 05:46 PM
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Rivet Master
1993 30' Excella
whitewater
, north of cheddar curtain
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,259
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Originally Posted by Over59
Local plumbing supply guy says the stuff for lpg has a different coating inside. Something in the gas corrodes copper without the coating. Nothing's simple anymore.
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are you going to be around 50 years from now? 
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Illegitimous noncarborundum(dont let the bastards wear you down)
The only true nobility is found through giving good food to your friends- Anton Careme
beauty is in the eye of the beerholder-cosmo fishhawk
if something is too good to be true, its usually gone before i get there-mister boffo
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07-27-2005, 07:51 PM
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Rivet Master
1969 31' Sovereign
Broken Arrow
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,455
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FYI..For those that don't know....
"Never" use copper tubing for brakes only use steel tubing and always double flare.
Garry
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