Exhaust Pipe Cutting Tool?
 

I want to cut off some silly-looking "too large" exhaust tips that were welded on and replace them with something less silly.

Do exhaust pipe cutters like this work? Not sure I can find them as a "loan a tool" so want to know if they actually make the job easy before I buy one.

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...1&d=1771455449

Mike

That looks like a cast iron pipe cutter. If so, I don't think it will cut steel pipe

Good warning, thanks.

I have zero experience with tools for cutting cast iron pipe or exhaust pipe but see this style listed online. If I can find one in the parts store loan-a-tools I have nothing to lose by trying but don't want to buy one if it won't make the job easy.

Here's an example:

Cutter on Jegs

Sawsall, fine tooth metal blade. Neater than cut off wheel on a grinder.

I never saw one of those, but by the Jegs Pictures , looks like it will work with the pipe OFF the car

I have one of those also. They work (slower) and can be utilized on the car. One rotates / swings them back & forth.

Those work, but are slow AF and distort the pipe a bit. The one I used was from AutoZone rental tools.

Sawzall here.

They do work, although they'll take a little time to cut through. You can use them under a car in tight spots where getting a sawzall or cutoff wheel might not fit.

It'll work. Or use a sawzall if you have one.

Got a cutter like that from Mac tool truck. Can't remember if it's Mac brand or not. It does work amazing. Did not expect it to.

Thanks all!

Sounds like the tool works so I'll check with Autozone.

Sawzall is a good backup plan if Autozone doesn't lend it or it proves to be less than wonderful in my hands.

Mike

I was cutting an exhaust pipe on my LeMans around Christmas and forgot the first rule of using a sawzall....Protect your knuckles! When that saw bit.... I remembered!:D

I usually go with a fine tooth sawzall as well.

Just keep in mind if the parts store rental tool doesn't seem to be working it may be worn out or abused and not working correctly.
Good luck.

I have this one, from Lisle. It is now obsolete, but select replacement parts can still be bought from Lisle while the supply lasts.
https://www.lislecorp.com/specialty-...ut-cutoff-tool

https://www.lislecorp.com/media/prod...pg?format=webp

Claims to be strong enough to slice open McPherson strut housings.

https://www.lislecorp.com/media/prod...pg?format=webp

Like anything with a cutting blade, when the blade goes dull, they don't cut well. The one you have pictured should cut wonderfully...if the blades are sharp. But I don't see a way to replace dull blades without replacing the entire chain. Works on the same principle as a single-cutting-wheel tubing cutter for fuel and brake tubing...which is also most-commonly steel.

I’ve had the Snap On version of this cutter in my box since the late 80’s, it certainly works but the cuts aren’t as clean as a sawzall and it works best when it can be spun at least 180 degrees so it’s not good in tight areas.

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Power...yABEgL5HvD_BwE

This looks much nicer. Only gripe with the chain cutter is having to hold constant pressure. Its a nice forearm workout

There are ratcheting ones too, but a little more money. Shop it, can find them under $100.

This is the first one I found searching to give an example:

https://www.misterworker.com/en-us/v...ipe/91045.html

The one I have is a little more, came with extra cutting wheels, though I bought some from Grainger that are better.

Take your time and don't crank it down too tight and they work well. They work in tight spaces too.



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The chain type 'work', but the blades go bad pretty quick. They are good for about 3-5 cuts and then you will be cussin'.

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Use a metabo