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Re: Black Iron Pipe Reamer?
From Ridgid web site:◾ Model 2-S Spiral Ratchet Reamer – Self-feeding spiral design for extra-fast and easy hand reaming. Model 2-S Reamer is not suitable for power reaming.
◾ Models 2 and 3 Ratchet Reamers – Long taper design will not dig in. Suitable for use with power drives
I have used the spiral with a pipe machine as well and if you are careful it is fine. JMHO. But this is what Ridgid says.
To me the simple answer is a Porta Band. The blades last a long time, they cut fast, no burr no cranking a manual cutter.
◾ Models 2 and 3 Ratchet Reamers – Long taper design will not dig in. Suitable for use with power drives
I have used the spiral with a pipe machine as well and if you are careful it is fine. JMHO. But this is what Ridgid says.
To me the simple answer is a Porta Band. The blades last a long time, they cut fast, no burr no cranking a manual cutter.
Re: Black Iron Pipe Reamer?
You probably talking reaming all sizes. But my Rigid spiral/ratchet reamer is pretty worn out for the 1/2" size. So for 1/2" pipe I use the step bit (Unibit...Corbra bit) in a battery drill.
This bit is available in larger sizes but I've never tried any for pipe reaming.
This bit is available in larger sizes but I've never tried any for pipe reaming.
JUGHNE
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Re: Black Iron Pipe Reamer?
I mentioned the die grinder it is pretty handy for other things also. An investment in a multi use tool is always a cost effective one. It would seem from Harvey's original post something portable light, and effective is a need maybe for a particular situation. More work than by hand would warrant yet not so much that conventional means would warrant.
Gordy
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Re: Black Iron Pipe Reamer?
I use the spiral with my rigid 300 or by hand. How could you hold it that long to explode the pipe? I have run it until the pipe was sharp and used it to cut out gasket material or a small hole in bricks or cement blocks.
Re: Black Iron Pipe Reamer?
Electric die grinder. Unless sparks are a concern in your work area.
Gordy
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Re: Black Iron Pipe Reamer?
only ones I know of are the Ridgid handheld type with a ratchet handle. They make two types, straight flutes for using with a pipe machine and the spiral type supposed to be used by hand only--no pipe machine. I have use the spiral with a pipe machine but you have to use some caution so it doesn't get caught and explode the pipe.I use the straight flute reamer in my ratchet handle for the reason you mentioned with the spiral. I also only use straight flute easy outs more than spiral for the same reason.
If I use a hand threader or a 700 power drive to thread I usually cut with a portaband--no burr to ream and no pipe cutter to crank
Larry_52
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Re: Black Iron Pipe Reamer?
I use a round file because I couldn't see spending the money on a reamer due to the amount I'd use it.
But the only ones I ever see talked about are Ridgids.
But the only ones I ever see talked about are Ridgids.
ChrisJ
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Re: Black Iron Pipe Reamer?
only ones I know of are the Ridgid handheld type with a ratchet handle. They make two types, straight flutes for using with a pipe machine and the spiral type supposed to be used by hand only--no pipe machine. I have use the spiral with a pipe machine but you have to use some caution so it doesn't get caught and explode the pipe.
If I use a hand threader or a 700 power drive to thread I usually cut with a portaband--no burr to ream and no pipe cutter to crank
If I use a hand threader or a 700 power drive to thread I usually cut with a portaband--no burr to ream and no pipe cutter to crank
Re: Black Iron Pipe Reamer?
what size pipe? I have a ridgid 2s that'll go to 2" when I don't feel like dragging along the 300. haven't seen anything for 2" that'll go on the end of a drill.
Re: Which brand and model of steam boiler is the most reliable?
In general you want to match the installed EDR to the boiler st ft of steam rating. If the boiler is too big it short cycles and operates less efficiently, if it's too small it may not heat the house on really cold days. Remember the boiler sq ft of steam has a 33% pickup factor for piping so the boiler actually produces more steam than the label claims. The steam piping in the cellar all should be insulated with 1" steam pipe insulation.
A gas boilers ability to heat the house does not change with age unless you have bad combustion or serious water quality issues.
If your more comfortable with a larger boiler and don't mind the fact it is less efficient that is your call.
Bob
A gas boilers ability to heat the house does not change with age unless you have bad combustion or serious water quality issues.
If your more comfortable with a larger boiler and don't mind the fact it is less efficient that is your call.
Bob
BobC
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