Close Quarters Tube Cutter
- Thread starter Elroy
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Besides being dull the damn knob fell off
Which requires a little assistance
The Lenox is a recent addition which is going to be augmented with a new little brother
Elroy is seeking your recommendations on candidates
znowaczyk
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I dont own this particular one, mine says matco. However, it is the best close quarters cutter you could ask for.
http://www.tooltopia.com/robinair-42071.aspx
http://www.tooltopia.com/robinair-42071.aspx
Elroy looked at one of those the other day. Made in Taiwan.
Not currently being considered but we do appreciate your suggestion.
Elroy might come back to it later.
danski0224
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Rothenberger Minicut I Pro
One place that sells it: http://www.build.com/rothenberger-70401-minicut-i-pro-minicut-ii-pro-minicut-i-pro/p570016
Last I checked, not made in China or Taiwan.
I have one.
One place that sells it: http://www.build.com/rothenberger-70401-minicut-i-pro-minicut-ii-pro-minicut-i-pro/p570016
Last I checked, not made in China or Taiwan.
I have one.
Excellent suggestion
Elroy likes the notched rollers. We'll give that one a look see.
Any others ???
littletoes
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Well, Elroy can try the boys that have built 'em for years....
http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/Midget-Tubing-Cutters/EN/index.htm
If not, maybe Elroy might enjoy one of these;
http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/mini--tube-cutter.html
http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/Midget-Tubing-Cutters/EN/index.htm
If not, maybe Elroy might enjoy one of these;
http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/mini--tube-cutter.html
HandyManny
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If I recall Sears still sells a nice close quarters one by Imperial Tool. It's #TC1050 and Made in USA. It's for the smaller stuff, cuts from 1/8 to a bit over 1/2 diameter.
Also as others have said, Ridgid makes a good one too. I think their Model 101 mini tube cutter goes from 1/4 to 1 1/8 diameter. I have that one too.
Both are great tools I've used them a lot for fabricating my own stuff and for plumbing in my own home.
Might also want to consider Superior Tool Co tube cutters, their stuff is quickly moving off-shore and most are becoming Taiwan made, but the tube cutters and a few other plumbing tools are still made in USA. I have one of their larger pipe cutters and it works great.
Also as others have said, Ridgid makes a good one too. I think their Model 101 mini tube cutter goes from 1/4 to 1 1/8 diameter. I have that one too.
Both are great tools I've used them a lot for fabricating my own stuff and for plumbing in my own home.
Might also want to consider Superior Tool Co tube cutters, their stuff is quickly moving off-shore and most are becoming Taiwan made, but the tube cutters and a few other plumbing tools are still made in USA. I have one of their larger pipe cutters and it works great.
NO THANK YOU. Elroy has zero interest in a Chinese built cutter.
The Ridgid however is a viable choice but we note Ridgid specifically recommends against using them with stainless. That tells Elroy the wheel geometry and hardness may not exactly be what we're looking for.
Please continue with the recommendations
danski0224
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You must know that the notches allow a cut much closer to a flared end.
That smaller RIDGID is at least 2x the size of the Rothenberger Minicut.
danski0224
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Stainless steel cutting is not mentioned in your original inquiry.
Elroy may be able to get different cutter wheels for different materials.
I know the replacement RIDGID cutter wheels for the midget cutters are not available for steel or stainless. The info is in their online catalog.
Never looked into different wheel types for the Rothenberger stuff. No need to, yet.
Well ya. The last time I checked I came away with the distinct impression that Elroy wasn't a complete dumb ***. A ***** maybe, but no dumb ***
That's good to know. Excellent input. Thank you kindly for the post
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Mild steel capability would be a must. Stainless capability would be nice but it's not a deal breaker
And YES Stephen, Just like that. Elroy would say you're a member of the ***** club in good standing
danski0224
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Well ya. The last time I checked I came away with the distinct impression that Elroy wasn't a complete dumb ***. A ***** maybe, but no dumb ***
Didn't mean to imply you are intellectually lacking... but I bet many people don't know what the notches are for.
danski0224
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I have not yet used a tubing cutter that won't cut mild steel- it wears out the cutters faster.
Stainless is a different animal.
My suggestion would be to find stainless a cutter wheel and see what size tubing cutter works with it.
Here are some pics of the Roth Mini next to the Ridgid close quarters cutter.
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saturdaymechanic
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+2 on the close quarter Ridgid cutter.
danski0224
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model 101
I thought it was the bigger one. I have a Ridgid that is closer in size to the Rothenberger you pictured but I also have the Ridgid you pictured.
http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/Midget-Tubing-Cutters/EN/index.htm
Rothenberger is good stuff though. The cutter is probably made in Spain.
Now sure what it's like now, but a few years ago, a Rothenberger tubing cutter and a Lenox tubing cutter were 100% identical, down to the packaging, except for the name. Both made in Spain.
toms73novass
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Dont know the COO on this one Malco is a US company in Minn.
http://www.toolbarn.com/malco-rtc623.html?ref=base
http://www.toolbarn.com/malco-rtc623.html?ref=base
Excellent suggestion that lead Elroy to Reed Manufacturing:
http://www.reedmfgco.com/index.html?screen=mini_tubing_cutters
littletoes
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When Elroy needs cutter for STAINLESS, Elroy NEED to mention STAINLESS.
http://www.smallparts.com/dp/B002WS...-20&hvadid=12879423679&ref=pd_sl_2ijbppl9zq_b
http://www.mccusainc.com/Tools/Tubing-Cutter-BearingInstalled.htm
http://www.smallparts.com/dp/B002WS...-20&hvadid=12879423679&ref=pd_sl_2ijbppl9zq_b
http://www.mccusainc.com/Tools/Tubing-Cutter-BearingInstalled.htm
HandyManny
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Sears still does, at least last time I was there. I use that cutter the most, both around my home, and when doing work for friends and family. Usually when installing new shut-off valves under a sink or toilet and the existing 1/2 inch pipe end is distorted from the old compression fitting. Simply cut-off an inch and you're ready for the new valve.
HandyManny
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Lots of HVAC guys use Malco tools. Home Depot carries a limited number of them, usually by the vent and duct supply area.
Elroy didn't say stainless was a must only that it would be desirable. Your recommendations are nice. Nice and BIG.
Those things are like monstrous. Way too big physically.
Thank you for the link anyways!! We're looking at their other products
senlow
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That was going to be my suggestion. Reed makes good stuff. I don't have their mini tubing cutter. But, I do have one of their full size cutters and it's a top notch tool.
dragsterdoug
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Go for the Imperial cutter. Can be bought at a refrigeration supply house. I have minefor 30+ years.
Stuey
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Frank The Plumber
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Ridgid Imp still the best, oil the shiyt out of it with WD 40.
Busted Bolts
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Elroy have you looked at the HT Mould #RC375 ratcheting tubing cutter. I have one and use it almost weekly for auto brake lines on chasis. had for many years still sharp.
I understand that Elroy is still researching the market and he thanks you for the additional source.
onemoretry
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I have used Parker for 1/4" SS for work and like them. I did a 18 second search and only came up with pdf's but it would be a start.
http://www.parker.com/literature/Brass Products/Book-L.pdf
The combination of the two smaller cutters would get you 1/8th to 1 1/8th.
http://www.parker.com/literature/Brass Products/Book-L.pdf
The combination of the two smaller cutters would get you 1/8th to 1 1/8th.
cashishift
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Ridgid AutoCuts work well.
Not sure on COO
Not sure on COO