> Flaring Tool from Sears

 From: "Larry Smith" <dbrigman3@charter.net>

Betcha that's a 45 degree flare, which I think may be OK.   I had an A&P who
would use a 45 deg. flaring tool and tighten up the 37 degree fittings until
they sealed.   No problem, he said.

OTOH, I know a meticulous builder who makes the 45 deg. double flare first,
then takes his Parker flaring tool and converts it to 37 degrees.

I'm like you --- I prefer a double flare if the tube can handle it.

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  From: "Bill & Sue" <harrelson@erols.com>

Yikes! Art, are you sure that the flares are AVIATION flares. I believe they
should be 100 degrees. Sears probably sells AUTOMOTIVE flares which are, I
believe 90 degrees. Worth a check.

Bill
harrelson@erols.com
N5ZQ  LNC2  O-320  VA42  Fredericksburg, VA

[ I'm sure Bill meant 37° flare and 100° for counter sinks ]