Author Topic: help finding one or identifying manufacturer found it!! (Read 2441 times)

Jackster · « **on:** May 23, 2012, 06:38:11 PM »

Hi,

I had an older copper tubing cutter - was C shaped and the handle was actually C shaped as part of the design. so a C within a C. I believe it was good for up to 1" of tubing, and was older, maybe 50s? Very nice design for tight spaces, and really was comfortable in the palm. I'd love to find one, or at least know the brand/model number to aid in my search.

Thanks!

Jackster

Jackster · « **Reply #1 on:** November 13, 2012, 11:53:07 AM »

CHICAGO SPECIALTY CO tube cutter, no 3716

Proves I've not gone completely crazy :) Plus my description wasnt too shabby - see the handle - the C within the C design.... Pretty cool little tool...
Fits very nice in your hand, the C handle gives great leverage when tightening, and its a spring loaded design....

Papaw · « **Reply #2 on:** November 13, 2012, 04:23:29 PM »

Glad you found it! None of us had .

Brophy · « **Reply #3 on:** November 13, 2012, 04:53:34 PM »

Ten minutes ago I didn't know it existed....now I can't live without one.

...Rob

Dakota Woodworker · « **Reply #4 on:** November 13, 2012, 05:34:19 PM »

That looks like something I could use! Cutting old copper lines in those tight place would be a lot easier with that. Glad you found one.

gibsontool · « **Reply #5 on:** November 13, 2012, 07:48:33 PM »

looks like a good cutter for a tight spot, makes you wonder why nobody is making them these days.

Jackster · « **Reply #6 on:** November 13, 2012, 08:24:06 PM »

Its decent for a tight spot, but there are smaller cutters out there. You could pick up really small ones at say, harbor freight for a buck or two, and they'll work a couple times, then are pretty much throwaway. The HF ones like to spiral, too, rather than cut, but its like dollar screwdrivers or flashlights - good in a pinch or tight spot, but not something to really be depended on.

I had a customer give me one of these, maybe 15 years ago, and I lost it/left it somewhere. Its just a nice vintage cutter that is pretty unique, and works really well. Plenty of good cutters out there (ridgids), plenty of junk ones, too. They even have automatic/battery operated ones.

From what I've seen, they pop up on ebay, and usually run 10-20 bucks with shipping. Really made my day finding it again, now I need to get my hands on one :)

Jackster · « **Reply #7 on:** November 13, 2012, 08:46:47 PM »

http://www.google.com/patents?id=2otwAAAAEBAJ&pg=PA1&dq=3347118&source=gbs_selected_pages&cad=2#v=onepage&q&f=false

Patent info on this cutter. Apparently, its not quite as old as I thought :)

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