[Shop-talk] Brass fittings (hopefully solved)

[Steve Hammatt Mount Vernon WA USA]

Karl
You're correct, I knew the problem with trying to
communicate was my wrong use of the correct
technical terms.  I did include the term 45 degree taper
but if I'd used the correct "flare" term, it would have
been easier<g>.
Still strange that McMaster-Carr doesn't have this
one available (don't they have everything that anyone
could want?
Thanks
Steve Hammatt
Mount Vernon WA USA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Karl Vacek" <kvacek at ameritech.net>
To: "Steve Hammatt Mount Vernon WA USA" <gsteve at hammatt.com>; 
<shop-talk at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 8:43 AM
Subject: Re: Brass fittings (hopefully solved)


>
> OK - but that IS a flare fitting, and you said you needed compression. 
> That fitting required you to flare the tube -- a compression fitting uses 
> a compression ring that crimps onto the tube when the fitting is 
> tightened.
>
> Just so you get the right thing...
>
> Karl
>
>
>> With everyone's help, I think I've found what I need.
>> Your help is appreciated.
>> http://www.fittingsandadapters.com/90flartoflar.html