3-23-08... How do I attach hyd. fittings to the ends of hyd. hose, my own self. I'm still looking for a post that would give up info about how does one do the actual attaching of the fitting to the hose end. That is; do I go to a hyd. shop and tell them what I want and they will provide the hose and fittings and do the attaching while I send their kids to college, or is there a tool that I can rent, special method or some alternative to press fitting and take advantage of the low cost hose and fittings that I've seen on-line. $350+ vs $100. All answers for attaching the fittings to the hose are welcome, I promise no flaming retorts to those who dislike us who would rather do-it-ourselves. Tks end. CT