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Classic Auto and Motorcycle Tools => Classic Auto and Motorcycle Tools => Topic started by: jimwrench on October 05, 2012, 02:52:47 PM
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Now I have one. What do I cut with it ? It is a KD 2031. Looks too large for exhaust. About right size for oil filter. Just a curiosity haven't seen chain wrench with cutters.
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I have used that same size on exhaust, no problem.
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Yeah, for exaust. You get a long chain in case you want to cut a big one (think big truck). They work ok, not great, but better than a sawzall ;P
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I ad a humongus one with a handly nr 4' that was used to cut CI soil pipe. Chuck garrett
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Had no idea they made such a thing. I might need one.
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I ad a humongus one with a handly nr 4' that was used to cut CI soil pipe. Chuck garrett
I have one of those - I use it for splitting open geodes for the kids.
Chilly
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Handy for cutting exhausts since it can cut with a back and forth swing. Don't have to have the pipe off the vehicle- just loop the chain, hook it, and swing the handle back and forth till it cuts the pipe.
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They work great!!,
I also have one to cut 8"Dia CI pipe.. A Ridged with ~4' ratchet handle that someone threw out in trash because it was rusty,
just cleaned it up, lubed, it works great!!!
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I used mine to take down an old antennae tower. Worked good, and yes it fell where I planned.
It was my most borrowed tool at the last shop I was at.
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Maybe a popular tool with the low life's who slide under your SUV at the mall and crawl out with your catalytic converter to sell to the scrap man.
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Oldtools, I agree with you, when you are working in a ditch, you can not beat that tool,
it saves a heck of a lot of extra digging to use any other type of tool.
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I have never actually used a exhaust pipe cutter. Then again I've never done exhaust work alone. I do have one but not to long ago I sold it along with a lot of other tools. I have also sold ridgid soil pipe cutters, those things are cool.
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I have something similar to this made by Vice grip. Never used it nor seen these used. Dont see any cutters.
Is it just for turning items?
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Is it just for turning items?
Not for turning. For cutting things like exhaust pipes.
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1930, if yours doesn't have any cutters then it is probably just a chain wrench that you can use to tighten or loosen pipe or to turn them like you suggested.
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anyone here ever used one for cutting copper pipe in close quarters ?
if the work, I will look for one.
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Turnnut, for copper pipe I've mostly used a midget standard pipe cutter — it's less than 2" long. I've never used a chain-cutter but I've used "chain tongs," like 3-4' long pipe wrenches. It'd be too easy to crush copper with them, I'd think.
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I really need the type that cuts. On the lookout. Thanks
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Autozone- http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Tools-Garage-and-Equipment/Tail-Pipe-Cutter/_/N-2646 (http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Tools-Garage-and-Equipment/Tail-Pipe-Cutter/_/N-2646)
National Tool- http://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.com/Exhaust-and-Tailpipe-Cutter-P18774.aspx?gclid=CI3_k8_ErcECFQypaQodzQ4ADA (http://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.com/Exhaust-and-Tailpipe-Cutter-P18774.aspx?gclid=CI3_k8_ErcECFQypaQodzQ4ADA)
Ebay- http://www.ebay.com/itm/K-D-2031-Exhaust-Pipe-Cutter-Chain-Type-Made-in-USA-/371164047294?hash=item566b19e7be&item=371164047294&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/K-D-2031-Exhaust-Pipe-Cutter-Chain-Type-Made-in-USA-/371164047294?hash=item566b19e7be&item=371164047294&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr)
Prices vary.
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anyone here ever used one for cutting copper pipe in close quarters ?
if the work, I will look for one.
Check these ones out for copper
https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/close-quarters-tubing-cutters
https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/2-in-1-close-quarters-autofeed-cutter
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NOLATOOLGUY, thanks, I have the small ones.
Rigid list up to 1 1/8" and I will be working on 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" copper.
my sawsall would be a last resort.
it's not a rush job. "yet"
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NOLATOOLGUY, thanks, I have the small ones.
Rigid list up to 1 1/8" and I will be working on 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" copper.
my sawsall would be a last resort.
it's not a rush job. "yet"
Been on some jobs where I had to use 2 different types of cutters on one cut.
https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/screw-feed-tubing-cutters
https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/constant-swing-cutters
Look at those two and you'll see the cutting wheel is in different places.
The screw feed cutter is good for cuts next to a floor or wall that the other cutter can't get to because you've run out of clearance.
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or if its really tight a wire saw will work.
(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRuRS6CG-r1DGU9CZLC5b38Phd1DWSrdazGTYXuqnrcohJXdqoGCQ)