I came across what I think is a unique tool made by a company called Kingley.


Kingley swager

It swages metal pipes for cooling system rubber hoses. The chap that introduced me to them had several examples but as luck has it not one the size I wanted.

I have search the web but cannot even find out who Kingley are, I guess they went out of business a long time ago!

However with my trusty Myford I was able to make one the right size so I enclose the drawing should it be of use to others.


Kingley lookalike

I have the Turbo CAD file if you want it.

that looks most excellent, and a neat way of doing it. I made something a little more agricultural,...


diy tool1


for flaring ali tube

Interesting though,.. your solution will be much better for smaller diameter tube,..

thanks for sharing

Do the holes for the ball bearings not need an internal taper?

When I made may cooling pipes (10 years ago) I made a small tool up using a hydraulic quick connector, basically all it need was the locking collar removed, the body turned down to fit in the pipe and a tapered expander for the balls.
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To this

They have been around since WW2 at least. Available from here.

http://www.earls.co.uk/earls/accessories/tools/beadingtools.html

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Originally posted by rdodger
They have been around since WW2 at least. Available from here.

http://www.earls.co.uk/earls/accessories/tools/beadingtools.html

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No 28mm - 1.102" but I think I may order some of the other sizes.

The Old Tool Shed says:

........thanks fr your email, I cant be of help at the moment, we dont have any in stock. I have come across them on the past though, I will keep my eyes peeled for you and let you know, although the one in the photo you made looks damn good!

I like praise like that!!!

I got mine from here a few years ago.

http://www.chicagoconnection.us/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3_930_960