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Yes - I am sorry - forgot to mention the torch.... yes I annealed the end before flaring. I quenched it. No bulge noticed - I think its created by the air hammer as you work it around vs the bolt method is consitant inward pressure without movement. Just a guess though.
I heated it till it discolored a little bit - It didnt seem long at all but it did sizzle when run under water. I am by no means an expert so I may be wrong - I just did what I fealt was right.
