[gtobird]

Yes I have a double flaring tool and have done it that way in the past. What I don't like about doing it that way is the trumpet at the end can create a bit of an indentation internally on the hose as it ages. It just seems that would weaken the hose at that point. As I get older, I like to do things the right way. I've got what are mostly likely my final toy cars so forgive me for not wanting to compromise. It's not that much farther down the road and I'll have to stop playing with cars altogether cause "you can't take them with you".