Oil Filter Cutter Recommendation

[Verminator]

I'd like to start cutting open my used oil filters.

I don't want to use a hacksaw or anything like that. I want one that onpens it like a can of soup and only takes a few seconds.

Can those who own such devices recommend a decent and inexpensive one for me? I'm not interested in spending $100 on something fancy, just something that will get the job done quick and without a huge mess.

Thanks!

 

[ZeeOSix]

This works pretty good once you get the hang of using it on oil filters. Probably the cheapest option to cut filters open cleanly. Use a discount coupon and get it even cheaper, like around $15.

http://www.harborfreight.com/exhaust-pipe-cut-off-tool-69327.html

 

[LazyPrizm]

I just picked up the HF cutter ZeeOSix linked for $16 w/ coupon. Works like a charm, no effort at all.

To get most of the oil out of the filter/media before cutting, I let it sit open-side up and put a rolled up kleenex down the tube to act as a wick (my filters have the ADBV so it's hard to get all the oil out). After about 4 kleenex, opened it up with no mess at all.

 

[Clevy]

I use a plumbers pipe cutter for sewer sized pipes. No shrapnel and its super easy,especially if the filter has a grip on the end

 

[ZeeOSix]

Originally Posted By: LazyPrizm
To get most of the oil out of the filter/media before cutting, I let it sit open-side up and put a rolled up kleenex down the tube to act as a wick (my filters have the ADBV so it's hard to get all the oil out). After about 4 kleenex, opened it up with no mess at all.


Here's the way I get the filter to drain before cutting. Take 3 or 4 Q-tips and bend the shaft in half, then jam then into the holes in the base plate to keep the ADBV open. Then sit the filter with base down in a large funnel so the oil in the filter can drain out. Let it sit over night, and she'll be well drained.

 

[vssjim]

Speedway motors sells a cutter that works good. $40.00
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Oil-Filter-Cutter,2618.html

 

[ZeeOSix]

Originally Posted By: vssjim
Speedway motors sells a cutter that works good. $40.00
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Oil-Filter-Cutter,2618.html


Same as the low cost Summit cutter. Doesn't work well on smaller filters. The Harbor Freight exhaust pipe cutter works on all sizes.

 

[LazyPrizm]

Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
Here's the way I get the filter to drain before cutting. Take 3 or 4 Q-tips and bend the shaft in half, then jam then into the holes in the base plate to keep the ADBV open. Then sit the filter with base down in a large funnel so the oil in the filter can drain out. Let it sit over night, and she'll be well drained.

Agh! Way smart! I don't have Q-tips but I'm sure I can hack something up. Thanks for the tip.

 

[Merkava_4]

I'm wondering who's exhaust pipe cutter HF copied. I intend to find out.

 

[Verminator]

Originally Posted By: LazyPrizm
I just picked up the HF cutter ZeeOSix linked for $16 w/ coupon. Works like a charm, no effort at all.

To get most of the oil out of the filter/media before cutting, I let it sit open-side up and put a rolled up kleenex down the tube to act as a wick (my filters have the ADBV so it's hard to get all the oil out). After about 4 kleenex, opened it up with no mess at all.


What is the name of the cutter? Nothing listed at all under "ZeeOSix" anywhere...

 

[Merkava_4]

It's a copy of the Lisle 31500

 

[Verminator]

^^^^DISREGARD THE ABOVE POST ^^^

Just realized my error! Gahhh!

 

[Verminator]

Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
This works pretty good once you get the hang of using it on oil filters. Probably the cheapest option to cut filters open cleanly. Use a discount coupon and get it even cheaper, like around $15.

http://www.harborfreight.com/exhaust-pipe-cut-off-tool-69327.html


Thanks! I'll give this a try. Where did you get the discount coupon? I tried their website but I don't see the coupon for it...

 

[LazyPrizm]

http://www.retailmenot.com/view/harborfreight.com
There's a 25% off online, and a 20% in store coupon and probably others, I just went w/ the 20

 

[JC1]

Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix

Here's the way I get the filter to drain before cutting. Take 3 or 4 Q-tips and bend the shaft in half, then jam then into the holes in the base plate to keep the ADBV open. Then sit the filter with base down in a large funnel so the oil in the filter can drain out. Let it sit over night, and she'll be well drained.

That's a great idea, Thanks!

Regards, JC.