first AN fitting, help me Options

[machina]

what a bitch these things are.

my first -6 fitting, didn't get the end cut 100% square, just a little off. Does this need surgical precision or is close enought OK?

Next blunder, got 1/16" of "push out" as I threaded the nipple in.
Can this really be done with 0 push out?

Can I use this fitting splice as it is described above or should I keep practicing? Any tips?

BTW, I am using a 3" cutoff wheel to cut the hose, the hacksaw blade technique was impossible, frayed like crazy.

thanks,
dr

also, now I see why I need to get some Aluminum AN wrenches, scratched up my new fittings already.

[ArtechnikA]

wrap the end of the hose tightly with racer's tape. use a SHARP 32-tpi hacksaw blade. a long time ago i bought a tube cutting vise, has a clamp to hold the tube and a set of saw guides to make the cut exactly square. it was expensive then but i have used it successfully for many years - definitely got my money's worth... if i can find it again i'll post a picture - it's not where i thought i stashed it...

you'll still need to clip a FEW frayed strands with very sharp shears. i used moly-based assembly lube when assembling fittings but use some kind of good lubricant. 1/16" isn' really cause for heartburn on a -6 fuel fitting.

Summit has good deal on aluminum Bonney wrenches and has finally (YAY!) come out with an all-aluminum adjustable wrench.