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Pipe cutting wheels
I have a couple of Ridgid pipe cutters. They are fine for many cuts in
copper but when cutting thin brass conduits even a slightly blunt cutting wheel causes problems. Replacement wheels cost $10+ here. Questions: 1) Has anybody tried sharpening them? I had a go with a diamond hone while clamping the wheel on its mandrel in a lathe. The jury is out on the result. 2) There are at least two kinds of wheels: Copper and stainless steel. What is the difference? Would the stainless steel cutter be better for the thin-walled brass conduit? Will the stainless steel cutter cut copper but not vice versa? I should mention that I use the cutters to cut rings of various diameters in copper and brass which means quite a few cuts and consequent expense if the wheels have to be replaced frequently. Thanks, Michael Koblic, Campbell River, BC |
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