pipe cutters

[Shedendman]

I got these from a market stall (£3) today,the cutting wheels are very blunt to say the least,so be nice if i can find replacements,thing is i've done the internet search but most come up with makers names,this has none but "38" stamped on its body,anyone recognize them?
Or have a clue of any sort to a good site?
Cheers

 

[Flathead_Dave]

Go to page 21 of pdf (1of 46).
You may find something.

http://www.rothenberger.com/uploads/media/PG04_HK_2009_GB.pdf

 

[brightspark]

try regrinding them if the wheels are good quality and hardened

 

[Tigman]

try sharpening the wheels , what diameter are they and size of hole in the centre ? might have some spare , got some of those somewhere !

 

[Shedendman]

Thanks for all the feedback guys,i did think about regrinding them but being small-ish i didnt think i'd get it even all round plus i dont have the correct grinding wheel
Tigman try sharpening the wheels , what diameter are they and size of hole in the centre ? might have some spare , got some of those somewhere !
Hope the photos are some help

 

[Tigman]

I will check it out tommorow see what I have !

 

[Shedendman]

I will check it out tommorow see what I have !

very kind of you thanks

 

[gordon stephenson]

Looks like the bore size is 3/8" . find a bolt that is a good fit in the bore,(or wrap a a slightly smaller one carefully with masking tape to make it a good fit) then spin it in your drill and file gently to sharpen or even touch it very lightly with your angle grinder to the cutting edge, 5 minutes job done,

 

[Shedendman]

Looks like the bore size is 3/8" . find a bolt that is a good fit in the bore,(or wrap a a slightly smaller one carefully with masking tape to make it a good fit) then spin it in your drill and file gently to sharpen or even touch it very lightly with your angle grinder to the cutting edge, 5 minutes job done,

Not a bad idea,worth a try............................................but i knew that

 

[malcolm X]

As a plumber by trade, those cutters are a museum piece, dont even think of using an angle grinder tickle them up using a diamond file.
A 15mm to 22mm copper pipecutter can be bought for a few quid.

 

[Slim Shady]

go to a plumbing shop or refrigeration wholesaler and just get the blades, only 30p each.
On the other hand you might want to buy a new on cause as malcolm x says they are a "museum piece"

 

[gordon stephenson]

Can't imagine why Malcolm X would say "don't even try to tickle them up using an angle grinder", used with a very light touch as suggested very little heat if any would be generated and certainly not enough to alter any hardness properties the wheels already have.

 

[malcolm X]

Can't imagine why Malcolm X would say "don't even try to tickle them up using an angle grinder", used with a very light touch as suggested very little heat if any would be generated and certainly not enough to alter any hardness properties the wheels already have.

In my opinion an angle grinder would be too big and cumbersome for such a small cutting wheel, every now and then I tickle up the cutters on my Monument brand cutters with the diamond file a two minute job, apart from that you can get replacement cutting wheels from my local B&Q store.

 

[malcolm X]

go to a plumbing shop or refrigeration wholesaler and just get the blades, only 30p each.
On the other hand you might want to buy a new on cause as malcolm x says they are a "museum piece"

As an old time plumber I like mooching on car boots, second hand shops etc for old time tools, purely for nostalgia, I still have the Max Sievert petrol blow lamp that I bought as a 16 year old apprentice and that was 53 years ago and it still works, when I get a minute I will put up a piccy of it.

 

[brightspark]

As a plumber by trade, those cutters are a museum piece, dont even think of using an angle grinder tickle them up using a diamond file.
A 15mm to 22mm copper pipecutter can be bought for a few quid.

he must intend using them if he wants new wheels and not just as an old ornament .a diamond file wont be much use on a round small wheel .gordons method is ideal . id do the same myself

 

[Tigman]

Sorry mate had a look and have no new wheels , all my old cutters look the same as yours BLUNT !