What is the best pipe slice?

[axxben]

I couldn't see another version od this topic.
In order not to buy every pipe slice make out there. ...
Does anyone have a preference?
I find even good old rothenburgers fail just a frequent as the cheaper makes. I jave tried wd40 and ot just makes it so it takes 1000 turns before it cuts.

Any advice?

Thanx

 

[Burger]

I couldn't see another version od this topic.
In order not to buy every pipe slice make out there. .
Does anyone have a preference?
I find even good old rothenburgers fail just a frequent as the cheaper makes. I jave tried wd40 and ot just makes it so it takes 1000 turns before it cuts.

Any advice?

Thanx[/QUOTE

Kopex was always a favourite, I have had them, but don’t seem to last as long. Rothenbergers ar usually good as are monument. Only tried one cheap one (city plumbing) and didn’t last long.

 

[Burger]

Kopex was always a favourite, I have had them, but don’t seem to last as long. Rothenbergers are usually good as are monument. Only tried one cheap one (city plumbing) and didn’t last long.

 

[Mastermixlee]

I've always used kopex but got my eye on the nerrard ratchet pipe cutter that does all the sizes and has a handle on the end. As even as someone who hasn't reached thirty years old yet I can suffer with hand pain after a days worth of pipework nowadays

 

[Welder]

I couldn't see another version od this topic.
In order not to buy every pipe slice make out there. .
Does anyone have a preference?
I find even good old rothenburgers fail just a frequent as the cheaper makes. I jave tried wd40 and ot just makes it so it takes 1000 turns before it cuts.

Any advice?

Thanx

FWIW, my experience is to buy spares wheels for whatever make you buy. I used to use Kopex & Monument.
I also found that as soon as it starts to wander, strip it right down, clean it properly and apply just a film (DO NOT BLATHER) of silicone grease to where the cutter slides and also to the ends of the rollers.
In my experience that takes it back to new.
#YorkshireSkinflint

 

[townfanjon]

(DO NOT BLATHER

To decipher that for all you southerners , it means “just put a bit on “

 

[Welder]

To decipher that for all you southerners , it means “just put a bit on “

 

[Ranjeev]

I couldn't see another version od this topic.
In order not to buy every pipe slice make out there. .
Does anyone have a preference?
I find even good old rothenburgers fail just a frequent as the cheaper makes. I jave tried wd40 and ot just makes it so it takes 1000 turns before it cuts.

Any advice?

Thanx[/QUOT

Nerrad pipe slice for me all day long. A little pricey but top notch cutters.

 

[WC1]

It's the blade as much as the housing. Keep it fresh!

 

[Harry Parkes]

Not a fan of Kopex myself, had a rothenberger for a couple years with new wheel every now and then. Currently using Arctic Haynes pipeslices which are a nice blue colour which helps find them when misplaced, they’ve so far last a long time and also happen to be the cheapest in my local merchants!

 

[Phil]

This is so weird, sad and pathetic but here goes, last night I dreamt I had bought a new 15mm pipe slice to replace the old that had to be turned about 40 turns to cut (tried bending the spring) and today I went looking for it in my toolbox but it wasn't there it was all a dream but so vivid.

 

[SimonG]

I couldn't see another version od this topic.
In order not to buy every pipe slice make out there. .
Does anyone have a preference?
I find even good old rothenburgers fail just a frequent as the cheaper makes. I jave tried wd40 and ot just makes it so it takes 1000 turns before it cuts.

Any advice?

Thanx

The one that cuts the pipe when i need it to.

 

[Tim S]

Currently using the Ridgid 2 in 1 (15 & 22mm) nice solid piece of kit under £30 quid on Amazon

 

[Burger]

I've always used kopex but got my eye on the nerrard ratchet pipe cutter that does all the sizes and has a handle on the end. As even as someone who hasn't reached thirty years old yet I can suffer with hand pain after a days worth of pipework nowadays

Have you not seen/tried the ratchet ones?

 

[Mastermixlee]

Have you not seen/tried the ratchet ones?

Nope never used them. If you've had experience with them please let me know your thoughts

 

[gmartine]

I've used the ratchet variety, it will save your hands so worth it I think. I've seen in Wickes that they do a cheapy, no idea about that.

Wickes Ratchet Tube Cutter 6 - 23mm | Wickes.co.uk

 

[Ricardo Napoli]

I use bahco 15mm and 22mm they seem pretty good so far

 

[HoodedClaw]

Monument and service them, only one not working currently - condensation in the van got to it. I have a ratchet one, not auto though so take a little longer but really saves the wrists and fingers if close to the wall or at a angle.

 

[Jim Goodenough]

I've used Kopex and Monument, 18 months ago bought Nerrad quite pleased with them for 2 reasons. 1. Narrower than above brands 2. Chunkier grip, especially useful in tight spaces.

 

[Millsy 82]

I just use rothenberger as that's what they sell in my merchants. Give a quick squirt of wd40 on a Friday afternoon then they last a bit longer. But they are pants.

 

[Jerry]

Monument - thin pipe slice to get close to the wall
Rothenberger - Big easy grip

Wouldnt mind an electric pipe slice though..

 

[Ben-gee]

Dismantle fully, fine wire wool any rust/carp - especially on roller pins, clean off, lubricate lightly , reassemble.
It will work like new - new wheel if not cutting clean.
Come on lads, it’s only one screw.

 

[Burger]

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[Burger]

lubricate lightly - .

what do you use? Just wd-40 or oil?

 

[Ben-gee]

Usually thin smear of silicone grease as I always have a tube of black swan grease in tool bag.