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Post by dickpuller on Oct 10, 2021 8:52:07 GMT
I’m waiting on this new toy to arrive. Currently using the Rothy waste pipe cutters, similar to this. However the Rothy ones are dedicated 1 1/2” & 1 1/4”, so you’re carrying two tools.
I think the Knipex one is a better design, I’ll keep you posted👍
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Post by scousep on Oct 10, 2021 10:49:40 GMT
Saw them...gonna order in next few weeks...let me know if there shite
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Post by tomplum on Oct 10, 2021 11:25:02 GMT
I like that advert, its informative , interesting and it did't take him all day to get to the point, well done that demonstrator,  |
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Oct 10, 2021 13:16:49 GMT
It looks a good tool
How much?
Do a video when you get it.
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Post by dickpuller on Oct 10, 2021 16:15:58 GMT
It’s £32, which you may say is a lot of dosh!!
However, if I do an average Barrett Box I’ll use it as follows;
Cuts on Waste Pipes;
Bath 2 cuts.
Basin 1 cut x 3.
Sink 4 cut x 2.
Boiler 6 cuts. 21.5mm & 40mm
So nearly 20 cuts & it can be used on 15 & 22mm pushfit tube.
Of course it’s a luxury tool, but I’m worth it 👍👍👍
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Post by cylinderfella on Oct 10, 2021 20:07:18 GMT
It’s £32, which you may say is a lot of dosh!! However, if I do an average Barrett Box I’ll use it as follows; Cuts on Waste Pipes; Bath 2 cuts. Basin 1 cut x 3. Sink 4 cut x 2. Boiler 6 cuts. 21.5mm & 40mm So nearly 20 cuts & it can be used on 15 & 22mm pushfit tube. Of course it’s a luxury tool, but I’m worth it 👍👍👍 Reminds me of that old ad....... Take 2 cutters into the shower? Not me....... I just want to slice 'n go!! |
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Post by woodbine66 on Oct 11, 2021 9:41:13 GMT
It’s £32, which you may say is a lot of dosh!! However, if I do an average Barrett Box I’ll use it as follows; Cuts on Waste Pipes; Bath 2 cuts. Basin 1 cut x 3. Sink 4 cut x 2. Boiler 6 cuts. 21.5mm & 40mm So nearly 20 cuts & it can be used on 15 & 22mm pushfit tube. Of course it’s a luxury tool, but I’m worth it 👍👍👍 Reminds me of that old ad....... Take 2 cutters into the shower? Not me....... I just want to slice 'n go!!
Or the shampoo for tramps - Go & Wash.
Seriously, can see it's a good tool if you're house bashing, etc. But I don't do many plastic cuts in a day, so it would be just just another tool to lug around. I'm sticking with my hacksaw. It's cheap, simple and cuts any size pipe. Plus I'm too tigh careful. |
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Post by cathoderay on Oct 11, 2021 14:09:05 GMT
I tend to carry the 40mm roth and do all plastic under 40 with ratchet cutters so 1 tool does 10,15,21.5,22 and 32mm (as well as all mdpe and lead i come across)
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Post by DIYDafty on Oct 15, 2021 14:46:53 GMT
I like the idea of it on very old brittle pipe but for new pipe I have a traditional (over priced) rothenberg ratchet cutter - the one shaped like a pair of grips.
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Post by dickpuller on Oct 15, 2021 19:02:58 GMT
The advantage of a rotating type waste pipe cutter; it can be used easily in confined spaces. A Ratshit type cutter needs space.
It’s funny how plastic tools have evolved for cutting plastic pipe.
We now don’t ever use a Ratshit cutter for PF pipe. The blades don’t last & it’s now become a disposable tool.
Installing miles of plastic pipe & a good clean cut being so important for the integrity of the joints. Our Firm now supplies cutters FOC.
They’re generally the Irwin or Rothy ones. I think I’ve 3 sets in my Tool Bag, in various states of usefulness.
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Post by dickpuller on Oct 16, 2021 7:19:52 GMT
Unfortunately, I’ve not had a chance to use my new Knipex Bix.
I’ve being slinging Combis & Radiators all week.
Initial thoughts, it looks sturdy for a plastic tool & is very small when closed, with a safety clip - no way you’ll slice a finger in it.
I’d review it today, but it’s the start of the Doggin season, so it’s a full day for me as the President of the local Doggin & Bike Saddle Sniffing Association.
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Post by jcplumb on Oct 16, 2021 8:50:36 GMT
Interested to see if this is any good, I had a Rothy tube cutter that did 32 and 40 but would just spiral down the pipe, I got a refund on that as it was a waste of time and tube.
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Post by endfeed on Oct 16, 2021 13:07:59 GMT
I’m waiting on this new toy to arrive. Currently using the Rothy waste pipe cutters, similar to this. However the Rothy ones are dedicated 1 1/2” & 1 1/4”, so you’re carrying two tools. I think the Knipex one is a better design, I’ll keep you posted👍  F.f.s puller! You know I've got an addiction! Mines on orders and will arrive next week |
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Post by tomplum on Oct 16, 2021 20:09:53 GMT
you need to join the T.A endfeed, the toolaholics anonymous, Meetings in the back of Toolstation every Wednesday night 8pm, I'll meet you there, we can get a pint after, |
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Post by endfeed on Oct 16, 2021 22:11:04 GMT
 sounds like a good Idea that Tom 
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F.f.s puller! You know I've got an addiction! Mines on orders and will arrive next week 
sounds like a good Idea that Tom 