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.

[J P Stein]

I use a die grinder (pneumatic) & cut off wheel. Wrap the line with tape and have at it.....but don't forget to clean the shittage out of it. If you can, pack the line with cloth of paper towels right where you're gonna cut & cut thru the whole works. Needlenose pliers will pull the stuff out.....clean anyhow....no matter how you cut it. I've done lots of em and have a zillion pinpricks to proove it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Then make up a test rig to pressure test em. I use 120 lbs of air and spray with a water/soap mix. Bubbles are bad. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)