I read about how great the Mishimoto Braid Spreader is:
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I bought one but can't figure out how the braid spreading function works. Can't find any videos of braid spreaders. Tech support is coming up empty (although they are looking). Quite a few distributors sell this tool. It is a piece of jewelry--excellent quality machined from aluminum stock. I know it is relatively easy to do without this tool... Has anyone used a braid spreader tool?
Thanks,
Mike
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Mishimoto Braid Spreader Tool for -3 to -8AN PTFE Line
One of the worst parts of assembling PTFE (Teflon) AN line is getting stabbed by the steel braid as you try to pry it back and install the olive or ferule. If you’ve ever caught a piece of steel braid under your thumbnail, you know how awful this can be. Luckily, Mishimoto has the right tool to...
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I bought one but can't figure out how the braid spreading function works. Can't find any videos of braid spreaders. Tech support is coming up empty (although they are looking). Quite a few distributors sell this tool. It is a piece of jewelry--excellent quality machined from aluminum stock. I know it is relatively easy to do without this tool... Has anyone used a braid spreader tool?
Thanks,
Mike