[Shiny]

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.



Mike

[dhcarguy]

Originally Posted by Shiny

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.



Mike

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

[Shiny]

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

[hojs69]

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

[dhcarguy]

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

[hojs69]

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

[grivera]

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

[sdbob]

Sawzall here.

[72projectbird]

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.

[MatthewKlein]

Originally Posted by Shiny

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.



Mike

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.

[Shiny]

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

[72LuxuryLeMansLa.]

Originally Posted by hojs69

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

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!

[Verdoro 68]

I usually go with a fine tooth sawzall as well.

[VCho455]

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.

[Schurkey]

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



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



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.

[67Lemons]

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

[MatthewKlein]

Originally Posted by Schurkey

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



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



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.

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

[HWYSTR455]

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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[HWYSTR455]

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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[burd]

Use a metabo