Tube cutters

[mrbluu]

Was thinking of getting one to cut steel shafts. Does anyone have one they can recommend or know if this one from bunnings is any good?

http://www.bunnings.com.au/lenox-3-25mm-copper-tube-cutter_p4900051

[backintheswing]

Was thinking of getting one to cut steel shafts. Does anyone have one they can recommend or know if this one from bunnings is any good?

http://www.bunnings.com.au/lenox-3-25mm-copper-tube-cutter_p4900051

The one in the link is to cut copper tubing.

[Timbo]

They get blunt in no time. You're better off using a small grinder with a thin cutting disc.

[Captain Nemo]

Just get a small angle grinder and have 2 blades, one for steel and a supr thin one for graphite.
Your welcome.
;)

[benno_r]

I got the one from Golfworks, and found my old swagelok tube cutter. I think they are rubbish.

Any little taper on the shaft they just spiral down the shaft.

The blade in the one you showed won't last long. Find a stainless tube cutter for something that will last.

[Steve]

This is what I use on steel shafts. Never had it creep
http://www.totaltools.com.au/haron-pipe-cutter-stc330n/

[mrbluu]

Thanks for the feedback guys, I currently use an angle grinder with a cutting blade. It does the trick but I wanted a neater finish.

Might just buy a good file or set up my bench grinder and get a grinding wheel for it.

[Daves]

I have a GW one, plus one of these;

http://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-22mm-tube-and-pipe-cutter_p4902193

I prefer the Craftright.

[mrbluu]

I have a GW one, plus one of these;

http://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-22mm-tube-and-pipe-cutter_p4902193

I prefer the Craftright.

Thanks Dave, at that price it would be silly not to give it a go.

[benno_r]

I have done a heap of tube cutting at a previous job, but chrome shafts do my head in. Do you tape the shaft befor cut to stop it slipping? Got me buggered what I am doing wrong.

[Steve]

Benno the one I have has a large roller on one side of the blade and thin on the other side. I have had no probs with getting a straight cut

[Daves]

You have got to get them cutting quicking, rather than just tracking. I keep tightening the blade regularly (half turn, tighten, half turn tighten...), till I feel it cutting. It is usually all done in the next turn, before it gets a chance to track. Putting it on level, and keeping it level also helps. A sharp blade is also important, obviously.

[chappy1970]

I have one similar to the one Daves posted, has been flawless

[3Puttpete]

32371

[3oneday]

I have a proper golf one in my shed big fella, if I can find it you can have it.

I used it a few months ago after not using it for about 10 years, still sharp. I love the sound of it cutting through steel.

[mrbluu]

I have a proper golf one in my shed big fella, if I can find it you can have it.I used it a few months ago after not using it for about 10 years, still sharp. I love the sound of it cutting through steel.Cheers mate that would be awesome.

[goonie]

I have the same one Steve linked, I put a socket (from my ratchet set) in the end of the shaft to stop it deforming and the tube cutter works perfectly, I then clean up any rough edges with a file.

[Shane788]

I put a strip of masking tape where your going to cut and it keeps it on track real easy.

[virge666]

Just get a small angle grinder and have 2 blades, one for steel and a supr thin one for graphite.
Your welcome.
;)

This.

Your welcome

[Captain Nemo]

This.

Your welcome

:)

[3Puttpete]

32371

Bueller?

[jbez]

I bought one from the hardware section of a $2 shop and have had no issues with the dozen or so shafts I have cut down. The belly putter I counter balanced just can't miss!

[mrbluu]

This.

Your welcome

Already doing this as you have showed me in the past, just trying to get a neater finish ;)

[backintheswing]

I have a GW one, plus one of these;

http://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-22mm-tube-and-pipe-cutter_p4902193

I prefer the Craftright.

Picked up one of these tonight from Bunnings on Daves' recommendation. Needed to trim a shimada steel shaft I had glued into a 4 iron over the weekend. This was so easy it was ridiculous. As Dave said, tighten, small turn, tighten, turn and it's done.

I am not sure how long it will last, but cutting steel shafts is something I rarely do, so should last a while. It was $8.60 up here in the North though. Lol.

[mrbluu]

Picked up one of these tonight from Bunnings on Daves' recommendation. Needed to trim a shimada steel shaft I had glued into a 4 iron over the weekend. This was so easy it was ridiculous. As Dave said, tighten, small turn, tighten, turn and it's done.

I am not sure how long it will last, but cutting steel shafts is something I rarely do, so should last a while. It was $8.60 up here in the North though. Lol.

Nice work