Chamfering Tubes?

[rm -rf]

Hey,

I was looking at some tubing on the EK website https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-hd-tube-12-16mm-500mm-2-pcs

and it says:

It is mandatory to chamfer the edges of freshly cut tube in order to prevent gasket (O-ring) damage. EK recommends a 0,5mm x 45° chamfer.

What do they mean?

 

Thanks,

[Hackentosher]

You need one of these babies http://www.performance-pcs.com/acrylic-tube-tools/ppcs-acrylic-tubing-pipe-reamer.html It smooths out the edges of your tube and gives a chamfer.

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1 minute ago, Hackentosher said:

You need one of these babies http://www.performance-pcs.com/acrylic-tube-tools/ppcs-acrylic-tubing-pipe-reamer.html It smooths out the edges of your tube and gives a chamfer.

Do you know of any tutorials that explain how to use that well?

[Hackentosher]

Just now, rm -rf said:

Do you know of any tutorials that explain how to use that well?

You put the tube in, give it a few twists, and it's good. One side smooths the inside, the other chamfers the outside. JayzTwoCents probably shows how to use one of them in one oh his builds.

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1 minute ago, Hackentosher said:

You put the tube in, give it a few twists, and it's good. One side smooths the inside, the other chamfers the outside. JayzTwoCents probably shows how to use one of them in one oh his builds.

Okay thanks, I'm actually watching one of his videos right now.