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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.
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You mean cleaning in preparation for
soldering etc? This sounds like a jolly
good idea to me. [+] |
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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! |
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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. |
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