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toadster
07-16-2020, 11:24 AM
Hey guys, I think i'm going with the NiCopp stuff since so many really like it and looking for a tubing straightener, it's only ~$25 for a 25ft spool, versus $50 for 5 straight lines

I already have an Eastwood flaring tool.

Thx!
Todd
916-947-zero297

JohnK
07-16-2020, 11:48 AM
I have one you're welcome to borrow but I suspect that paying for shipping both ways will likely be more than the $25 savings. If you're planning to come down to the South Bay for some reason, you're welcome to swing by and pick it up. I'm down in Los Gatos.

Edit: This is the one I have. It works great, but it's heavy to ship.

https://www.eastwood.com/tube-straightener.html

Vspeeds
07-19-2020, 06:49 PM
I have one but its with Travis. And I think he’s done with his lines so it should be available. Cant remember what size it is though.

Jim Stabe
07-19-2020, 07:23 PM
I know you don't particularly want to buy one but this is one of the slickest ones I've seen. You don't need to hold it in a vise to use.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiFm1GUS7as

Vspeeds
07-19-2020, 08:44 PM
I know you don't particularly want to buy one but this is one of the slickest ones I've seen. You don't need to hold it in a vise to use.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiFm1GUS7as

Thats the one I have. But its not the same manufacturer. Picked it up at i think Eastwood

JohnK
07-19-2020, 09:13 PM
Yes, Eastwood sells a similar (same?) one. They're nice, but they each only work on one size of tubing so you'd need at least a couple of them for fuel and brake lines (if using hard lines for both).

toadster
08-05-2020, 05:19 PM
I'm borrowing Eddie's currently :)

anyone interested in a 'tools to loan' sheet?