Making a Hard Line

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Making a hard line. The end there is a ridge to help keep the rubber hose from sliding back off. The rubber hose slips over it, and a hose clamp on the other side secures the connection

What is that ridge called, and what is the tool to make one on a new hard line?
 
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I've heard them called hose beads or swages, and I think you can do them with a flaring tool if you know what you're doing. You can get specialized tooling to do it, but I think you need a die for the specific size you need.

I've not watched or used this video, but maybe it'll be useful? EDIT: Nevermind, that video is pretty janky. I'd bet Harbor Freight has something a little less home brewed if you don't need to do a bunch of it.

 
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