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Drop what you are doing.. (hr)

tombig
tombig Member Posts: 291
The "Cool Tool Man" strikes again. Checked out a T drill at the AHR show. Awesome but price tells me I'll have to wait

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  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 22,830


    and check out this tool. I have to hang some tube runs from metal joist on a job soon. So I purchased this clever all thread cutter.

    Small and light enough to keep on the scaffold or in the man lift. It will shear short pieces,and every piece I tried, the threads were in perfect shape.

    I've used porta bands, abrasive cutters and dry cut saws. This is much easier to use, doesn't require a cord, and leaves a perfect thread. Check it out.

    http://www.muprousa.com/threaded_rod_cutter.htm

    hot rod
    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
  • That....

    would have saved me a butt load of time on the Target job. We were using 3/8" through 5/8" Will it hanmdle 5/8"?

    ME
  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 22,830


    A larger size is apparently in the works. 5/8".. WOW big stuff you hanging. I would guess 3/8' would be the most popular size for residential and light commercial stuff.

    hot rod
    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
  • kevin_5
    kevin_5 Member Posts: 308
    I really don't need this

    I'm always a sucker for a new tool, and I get enough neat ideas without you guys helping me out! :-) Kevin

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  • Bill Riordan_3
    Bill Riordan_3 Member Posts: 31
    Threaded Rod

    > I'm always a sucker for a new tool, and I get

    > enough neat ideas without you guys helping me

    > out! :-) Kevin

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    I have a similiar tool made by Greenlee. Saves tons of time.
  • Jim Walls_2
    Jim Walls_2 Member Posts: 71
    I Like it !

    will this one only do 3/8" or will it cut a variety of sizes 1/4,5/16,1/2", I saw ME's post 5/8 is out (for now)Also, how big is the tool, approx.,is it akward to use in a lift. I checked the website & did not see any specs,office was not open. Thanks, for the post Hot Rod, we go through an awful lot of all thread.
  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 22,830
    3/8\" only

    I tried 1/4". No go. I think it has to do with the threads per inch of the rod, since the cutter jaws are grooved to accept and protect the thread. I'll bet if the 1/4 had the same pitch it would cut it ok.

    hot rod
    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
  • The reason for 5/8\"...

    it was Target Stores standard for schedule 40 4" steel pipe. Also had to hang it every 6 foot. At 225 lbs per 21 foot stick, they wanted to make sure it was quake proof.

    It is.

    ME
  • Jackchips
    Jackchips Member Posts: 344
    ME

    did they want hangers every 6' or seismic bracing? With seismic the cost must have been huge. I bid a Target here in Mass and I don't recall that requirement.
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