What is the best pipe slice?

[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.

 

[Best]

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

I find WD-40 is really only for cleaning or displacing water and as a penetrating oil.
More solvent than oil really.
Fine for spraying into the pipe slice to keep it functioning longer.
I personally would recommend 3 in 1 oil to use slight amount on the shafts if you strip the pipe slice down.

 

[WHPES]

The Kopex or Monument (or Rothenberger which is just a rebadged Kopex). They are all pretty much the same. Buy a box of 10 cutting wheels as a blunt wheel is what generally lets you down. Keep them well oiled at all times or they can sometimes spiral

 

[WHPES]

Don't be tempted to buy the plastic ones. Theyre useless after a while

 

[Ryooo]

Rothenberger recently have been terrible. I've took two 22mm slicers back due to the spring not lasting a day. I bought 28mm monument last week and there okay. Has anyone tried the blue silverline set on amazon. It comes as set, 15,22 and 28 for £18. I was going to buy as a back up. Anyone got any recommendations for 10 or 8?

 

[Deleted member 96286]

Big fan of the Ridgid C15/C22 pipe slice. It cuts both 15mm and 22mm with the same pipe slice, so no need to carry two sizes. It's not cheap, but cuts really well and I wouldn't use anything else now. If you buy one, keep it well lubed with WD40 or it will seize.