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In a message dated 7/12/99 9:39:21 PM, you wrote:

<<First of all,
they suggest the use of a #11 drill as a mandrel... I tried it and managed
to break the drill trying to remove it from the hose after the first part
of the hose fitting was applied.   >>

I used a #11 drill blank.  It works reasonably well.  You have to oil the thing to be able to extract it afterwards.  I used 30 weight motor oil -- just dipped it in and lightly wiped off the excess.  I thought a 3/16 rod was too small.

- Rob Wolf

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