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Cleaning Pipe Cutter

Save time, Two operations in one!
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I propose a copper pipe cutter of the traditional wheel type design. The difference is that this cutter has a wire brush head that cleans the pipe as you cut it. Allowing you to save time by cutting and cleaning for soldering in one single operation.
jhomrighaus, Aug 08 2007

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       You mean cleaning in preparation for soldering etc? This sounds like a jolly good idea to me. [+]
MaxwellBuchanan, Aug 08 2007
  

       Wire brushes tend to have bristles that are too stiff for this application, steel wool works best to remove the oxide film. Maybe you could modify it to hold a piece of it steel wool instead of a brush. Incidentally, common code of practice for cutting copper pipe in Australia recommends the use of a hacksaw instead of these cutters as they tend to reduce pipe diameter, even after using the provided reamer to debur it. Of course if you are not a licenced plumber, go nuts!
the dog's breakfast, Aug 09 2007
  

       The most common type of pipe cleaner in the US is a Wire Bristle cleaner(it is a made for purpose piece) Or a water proof sand paper. I have only ever seen saws used during the installation of plastic pipe here. Pipe cutters are the norm here.
jhomrighaus, Aug 09 2007
  
      
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