and insert into either side of the tool.
Turn the adjustment knob on the top of
the tool to bring the rollers into position
and feed the tube through the rollers.
Once there is a sufficient amount
of tubing clear of the tool wheels,
begin to pull the tube through with
constant pressure. Use the adjustment
knob to fine-tune the alignment for
your tube and pull the desired length
of tube through the tool. Bingo. The
coiled section is now straight. We
told you this tool makes it look easy.
What about straightening a shorter
pre-cut length? It’s equally easy: To
straighten a pre-cut length, simplypush the piece of tubing through
the alignment wheels and work
it back and forth. You can fine-
tune the adjustment knob until
all bends in the piece have been
straightened. Again, easy and quick.
One big secret behind how this tool
works so easily is the material choice
for the rollers. According to Earl’s:
“Coiled-tube straighteners with steel
rollers can become pitted by constantly
coming in contact with the leading
edge of stainless steel tubing. The
result is unsightly specking along the
tubing being straightened, or worse,
damage to the protective coating found> 39The Earl’s Tubing Straightener (Earl’s Part Number 039ERL) works by routing the selected tubing
through these rollers. The rollers are built from a polymer material, and they use roller bearings to
smooth the process.
The tool can either be mounted directly
to a workbench or installed into a bench
vice by way of this optional bracket
(Earl’s Part Number 040ERL).The tool can either be mounted directly
to a workbench or installed into a bench
vice by way of this optional bracket
(Earl’s Part Number 040ERL).Once the tubing is placed into the rollers, the top knob is used to adjust for the diameter of the tubing
as well as the tension on the tubing.