franky
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 01:22 PM |
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how much pipe to flare?
As above, when flaring brake pipe how much pipe should I leave above the tool before using the flaring tool?
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mistergrumpy
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 01:44 PM |
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If its the clamp affair with the g clamp thing that goes on with a set of dies then you're supposed to leave the thickness of the die in length
left protruding above the flush surface of the block clamp thing.
Sorry if that's a little confusing.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 01:53 PM |
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If you are using a pro tool in theory none in practice 0.1 to .15 mm to get a nice plump flare.
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tegwin
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 02:05 PM |
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With the "cheap" tool... I use about 5-6mm.. depends on how big a flare you want 
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 02:30 PM |
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I use 5mm too
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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02GF74
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 02:58 PM |
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from memory 6 mm - I have it written down - I did a fair bit of practise to fine tune the number.
^^^ is in range of that the peeps say above, so probably my memory is correct.
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Peteff
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 03:16 PM |
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With the Machine Mart one I follow the instructions and leave level with the step on the side of the die and have had no failures.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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franky
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| posted on 23/3/10 at 05:06 PM |
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cheers gents
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