Getting SS AN fittings started on the hose.

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I have had a terrible time getting Stainless Steel AN fitting started on the hose.
I have tried the internet stuff like taping the ends before cutting them to length.
I finally found something that works really well. It saved the ends of my fingers and speed up process immensely. Take a small hose clamp and install it where the cut needs to be. Use a friction blade cut right next to the clamp. Remove clamp and start hose end. I have included pictures of both the taped end and of the one cut with the hose clamp installed. Hopefully It will help someone out there.