I have finished construction of my CADLoader and am ready for the hydraulic lines. I want to use hardlines to route the hydraulics down the boom and across to the opposite side. I will then use rubber flex hoses to couple to each cylinder. The problem is the quote I got from my local hydraulics shop to bend and fit the hardline tubing. At $65 per hour, labor alone was estimated at $500 minimum. The question now comes down to tools. I can find cutters and benders for 3/8" stainless for less than $65 so these two tools equate to one hour. Next comes the flaring. I want to flare to 37 degrees to use JIC fittings. I have seen good quality flaring tools for $275 and up. Are there cheap flaring tools that can handle the stainless and is this a reasonable project for a novice? What is a double flare?/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif