Tool for cutting stainless pipe

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>>1117259
We use a variation of this for automotive stuff were a grinder, or plasma cutter wont do.

like roll cages

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NAT66A4/ref=s9_acsd_newrz_hd_bw_b2JuG_c_x_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_r=PDP1ZT1VC28D2AFFQDJC&pf_rd_r=PDP1ZT1VC28D2AFFQDJC&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=dfe8a380-cb0f-4237-a838-e42a9e4ae945&pf_rd_p=dfe8a380-cb0f-4237-a838-e42a9e4ae945&pf_rd_i=553180

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Mitre box and hacksaw?

>>1117259
Tubing =/= stainless steel

It's wearing out because it's designed to cut softer metals like copper and such.

This >>1117277 or something like it is what you need.

>>1117279
The cuts need to be clean and fast. We can't spend extra time cleaning up each end.

>>1117277
Haven't tried these. How are they? Is the cut nice? Also the one you showed is too big but I imagine there's others.

>>1117294
I hear that. Stainless is a son of a bitch.

>>1117259

There's electric versions which just spin the wheel around the pipe for you, but at the end of the day you're still trying to cut stainless steel pipe with a small knife wheel of only slightly harder steel so I'm not sure it's going to last much longer.

A hand held bandsaw might last longer before you have to replace the blade, but would require a lot more room.

>>1117259
>sucks my balls all day
Because you like it so much?

>>1117297

Why not just bring a whole bucket full of ratcheting tube cutters? (Easier than the Lenox, don't have to get the handle around the pipe). Wheel wears out, grab the next one. Replace blades once you're done with the job.

You can spend a lot of money on something more robust, but it's going to be a lot bigger too.

>>1117296
takes more time to get the alignment right.

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>>1117259
We use this, you have to make sure you have the upgraded wheels, we cut LCS all day with the geberit version, the replacement wheels are expensive though

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Portable band saw. Will cut straight if you can hold it straight.

>>1117317
You've taken the words out of my mouth.

Ridgid are brilliant.

>>1117319

In the real world, these aren't practical unless you're using steel pipe, and even then you're likely to have a threading machine which will do the job anyway.

>>1117325
Well if i were a plumber and actually cutting pipe instead of plate steel.

>>1117329
Not the guy you replied to but Isnt the thread about cutting pipe?

>>1117333
And you're both missing the point.

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>>1117259
This ought to chomp through your pipe quite cleanly.

>>1117488
>you're both missing the point.

perhaps it's the point being dull

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>>1117277
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NAT66A4/

Just cut everything else off those links. You only need that code thing above.

>>1117259
I'd use a cutoff wheel in a miter saw with a jig for use with pipes.

OP said handheld so that suggests a portaband or preferably a 6" Metabo with cutting disks. Buy them by the box from your local welding supply.

The Metabo is best for stainless. I've cut literally about a ton of 2" stainless pipe practice pieces for a welding school using a Metabo. I've used a Milwaukee Portaband too (we had both available) and the Metabo wins for ease and speed.

Pro trick to mark your pipe is wrap it with a piece of emery cloth with the grit facing the pipe so it doesn't skip then run a Sharpie around the edge. You can also buy pipe marking wrap from welding suppliers, but the heavy gray gasket material at most auto shops is the same stuff.

Wheeled cutters suck on stainless. Wide kerf wheels on chop saws cut much slower than narrow kerf cutting disks. Since I got my first Metabo back in 2008 I barely use my chop saws and will likely give them away because they aren't worth the space they take up.

My pipeliner welding instructor turned me onto 6" Metabos. They are love. I've made nice straight cuts over a foot long thru 3/8" steel plate. It took a while but if you are gentle and let the grinder rev it kicks ass.

>>1117488
There's making a point and then there's telling someone how to do their job.

However I can't see the point you're trying to make either.

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>>1117259
Lenox makes a really good tubing cutter. You should check them out. They're on sale right now via Amazon. Pic related.

>>1117549
I see what you did there.

>>1117504
Kek

>>1117310
>Get out of my channel!!

>>1117317
I have owned a Ridgid for years and while they are good, I wish I would have thought of getting a ratchet pipe cutter instead. Having to push the cutter all around the pipe multiple times got exhausting.

This is what I'm looking at now.
http://www.bavauto.com/fland.asp?part=B8800053&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=B8800053&gclid=CMqDjqmkzdECFdCmaQodh44Btg
Seems like a great price considering Amazon has what looks like the same tool for over $200.

I wonder if Ridgid makes a large ratchet tube cutter. They only have a small close quarters ratchet cutter but it's too small for what I need to cut.

>>1117259
Chop saw with a fiber blade.

Stainles will kill that pipe cutter.

>>1118420
Are you cutting installed pipe? That's basically the only reason to use tubing cutters. Pipe isn't cut with a handheld in production environments. I have a few pipe and tubing cutters but haven't used them in years. A cutting disc is much easier and faster. I also use them in my cordless angle grinder.

I also carry a Shaviv deburring tool and spare blades. While mostly used by machinists, these handheld tools are cheap and great for everything from swiftly deburring pipe and tubing to deburring sheet metal and computer case edges.

http://www.vargus.com/shaviv/