Google "oil filter cutting tool". .....not being wise, there are several.
This is what I have. It's a bit pricier than some, but it has a very wide opening. I cut some pretty large Ag filters, so I needed the versatility.
we have a cutter but also have a large pipe cuter and it works great on bigger filters and already have oneFor those who cut oil filters open, how are you doing it so neatly, and without a lot of metal shavings in the filter from cutting it.
I assume that you don't use a vise, and hacksaw.
This is what I have. It's a bit pricier than some, but it has a very wide opening. I cut some pretty large Ag filters, so I needed the versatility.
I hacksawed my Ranger's fuel filter as it was 15 years old and I just had to see inside.and what a mess it would be.
I use a Longacre filter cutterFor those who cut oil filters open, how are you doing it so neatly, and without a lot of metal shavings in the filter from cutting it.
I assume that you don't use a vise, and hacksaw.
Just go slowly... The blade shouldn't be forced into the can, just let it lightly touch and give the can a few rotations which will remove a small amount of material. Tighten it a tiny bit more, repeat the process and you should be able to get through it.I got a cheap one off ebay (amazon?) that works ok on thin wall, but on my Denso's I gave up as all it did was crush the can and result in many 4 letter words before finally cutting through. Have yet to figure out what to put the filter into, as putting into a vice means crank down, hope it doesn't turn, crank down more when it does... I gave up on my Denso filters, too much effort.
That should suffice for almost everyone. You cut more filters than any other human.I use a Longacre filter cutter
Good point, I should check that.If this still doesn't work, try replacing the blade. It should be the same type used in most pipe cutters.
That’s my side jobThat should suffice for almost everyone. You cut more filters than any other human.