Page 3 - How to Flare Tube Guide

Do not over tighten 45 degree
Now place the button with the pin in the tube and line the tool over the top of the button. With the tube clamped start
turning the top handle until the button die reaches the die bar. You will feel the tube forming as you are turning. DO
NOT OVER TIGHTEN the tool. When the button die is at the die block you are done. If the tool is over tightened the
small button will usually fail by cracking into two. If you are unsure stop early. This is considered the first operation of
the double flair.

Let the tool do the work 45 degree
Remove the small button die and tighten the handle again, this will fold over the tube to form a smooth uniform flare.
Loosen the tool and take a look. This is considered the second operation of the double flair.

Inspect your flair 45 degree
This basically shows the three operations. Cut and debur your tube, first operation, second operation and you are
finished. Now inspect your results. There are many thing that can go wrong so if you do not have a perfect flair with
the tips below try again.

Tube Cutting - Do Not use a tube cutter. Cut the tube with a fiber wheel or metal cut off saw.

Prevent Tube Slipping - If your tube is slipping from the tool you may clamp it in a vise or clamp the opposite end
with vise grip pliers.

Shallow Flairs - Are a result of not allowing enough material to stick up through the die block. The proper distance is
measured to the top of the button. This distance may vary so if the flair is shallow advance more tube, and if the flare
is too much lower the tube, this height may vary on different size tubing.

Die Cracking - The buttons for the double flair should never be tightened against the die block. If this occurs the
button will crack. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE TOOL. This button may also break if not enough tube is advanced
thru die block and button bottoms out.

A Final Note - Fairing tube takes practice and an understanding of how the tool works. Once the practice is put in the
understanding will come. Read the instructions before starting, they will save you lots of time in the end.

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