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.
I have used that same size on exhaust, no problem.
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
I ad a humongus one with a handly nr 4' that was used to cut CI soil pipe. Chuck garrett
Had no idea they made such a thing. I might need one.
Quote from: Charles Garrett on August 13, 2014, 09:15:50 PM
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
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.
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!!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
QuoteIs it just for turning items?
Not for turning. For cutting things like exhaust pipes.
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.
anyone here ever used one for cutting copper pipe in close quarters ?
if the work, I will look for one.
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.
I really need the type that cuts. On the lookout. Thanks
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.
Quote from: turnnut on October 08, 2014, 09:36:47 PM
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
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"
Quote from: turnnut on October 17, 2014, 08:21:40 PM
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.
or if its really tight a wire saw will work.
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