[Land-speed] Cutting and Fitting Braided Stainless Lines

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Hi DickJ
 
Interesting idea! It's like soldering a braided wire for the same reason.  
You're a genius!!!
 
I have gone a different route. I tape it with the fiberglass filament tape  
and cut it with my chop saw, using a "standard" fiber metal cutting blade.
 
I slide an adjustable stainless radiator/fuel line hose clamp  over the hose 
end and remove the tape. I adjust the clamp so it's snug but will  slide up 
the hose to about 1/8" from the end. This "funnels" the stainless  braided fur 
ball ends into the AN fitting. The clamp slides back as you install  the AN 
fitting. Works every time without stabbing your fingers with the  stainless 
"pins". It's amazing how much they hurt for as small as they are. I'm  convinced 
there's some kind of "venom" on them from the factory.....
 
Otto 



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