Filter tool rant

dickwells · Oct 7, 2003

I took a look at the POG filter survey mentioned above and saw a filter cutter that looked pretty good. Searching on the web I found that there are many tools available. They are pointed at the aircraft industry, so look out $$$$$$$$$. The price range was like $44.50 to $178.00 for a simple little hand cutter. Now this is why the Chinese are kicking our butt, toolwise. I guess I will have to see if Harbor Freight has such a thing. Maybe if I write them an email, they can have one made and in the channels for $12 by New Years.

Ok I feel better now,

DavoNF · Oct 7, 2003

The price is awful for what is really a glorified can opener. A decent one over here cost around $140, which is a bit too expensive for me.

Dave

sbc350gearhead · Oct 7, 2003

If you don't mind a few metal shavings, you can cut one open with a portaband in about a minute, without cutting the filter media. A pair of offset dikes, also works, but it takes alot longer, and is a pain in the but.

Baddog · Oct 7, 2003

Get a chain-type tail pipe cutter. Only $13 at Harbor Freight and they make a smooth cut.

sbc350gearhead · Oct 8, 2003

Yeah......I never really thought about that.

Any type of big tubing cutter should work fine.

Smoky14 · Oct 8, 2003

I'm hacked for a similiar reason. I stepped up to a Honda oil filter wrench and now they are going to discontinue that filter size. I know it only cost $20 but it ain't got no use no more. Figures out to about $5 per use.
Smoky the cheap

labman · Oct 8, 2003

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Originally posted by Smoky14:
I'm hacked for a similiar reason. I stepped up to a Honda oil filter wrench and now they are going to discontinue that filter size. I know it only cost $20 but it ain't got no use no more. Figures out to about $5 per use.
Smoky the cheap

That is the great thing about 16'' Channellocks, any oil filter and many other uses too.

dkcase · Oct 8, 2003

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16'' Channellocks

LOL

I used 16" channellocks for years-- now access is not possible with any of my cars.

First time my father-in-law saw me pull them out I thought he would roll on the ground laughing. He had owned a service station.

By the way... he used grease on the oil filter gasket. They say, "oil, not grease" Anyone know why?

Will grease burn and stick? Or will it slip too much and allow it to overtighten ?

At least now I use clean oil -- not some from the pan of just-drained.

labman · Oct 8, 2003

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Originally posted by dkcase:

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16'' Channellocks

Click to expand...

LOL

I used 16" channellocks for years-- now access is not possible with any of my cars.

At least now I use clean oil -- not some from the pan of just-drained.

See http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=8;t=000967;p=1#000030

I used oil from the pan until I started prefilling thee filters.

RavenTai · Oct 8, 2003

I have the same cutter as shown here except mine is anodized red

it is made by KLUHSMAN RACING COMPONENTS (KRC on the handle)IIRC it was under 20$ at a on-line race supply place about 2 years ago cant find the link now

[ October 09, 2003, 10:00 AM: Message edited by: BOBISTHEOILGUY ]

dickwells · Oct 8, 2003

The Kluhsman Racing Components website lists the filter cutter at $50 or $55 so it looks like the Harbor Freight chain cutter is in the lead. I sure would have snapped up a cutter for @$20. Thanks for everyones suggestions. RW

BOBISTHEOILGUY · Oct 8, 2003

I just ordered one from here as many know I open a bunch of filters. this one is 39.00
http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/spgtest.htm

BOBISTHEOILGUY · Oct 8, 2003

Raven, is this one the one you have?

RavenTai · Oct 8, 2003

very close but not quite here is mine came out very dark in the pic

I am currently collecting filters available in my area, trying to find a suitable replacement for my AC duregaurd gold that are no longer made

Bob sorry for the off site link, was not thinking thanks for the good fix

wile I have your attention thanks for the filter flow tests that is shaping up into some very good data

jsharp · Oct 9, 2003

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Originally posted by BOBISTHEOILGUY:
I just ordered one from here as many know I open a bunch of filters. this one is 39.00
http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/spgtest.htm

The guys at Racer Parts Wholesale are great. Cheapest place around to purchase AN fittings and hose...

dickwells · Oct 9, 2003

Maybe I am just slow, but I don't see how the above cutter works. What is the slot for? On the others I see a pin that fits the middle hole. Maybe it is just a picture of the "wrong" side. Could someone give a testimonial that it works good?

RavenTai · Oct 9, 2003

I think that is a pic of the wrong side but the pic is so compressed it is hard to tell, the slot would be a lightening hole as the handle does not need much strength

from the looks it apears to work the same as mine

BadBatsuMaru · Oct 9, 2003

I don't see the need for any of these tools. My brother worked at AZ for awhile, and cut apart many filters to compare them using a regular band saw, and it was a pretty simple process.

As far as filter wrenches, my hand works just fine. It's not like there's any need to crank a filter on with 200 lbs. of force.

What am I missing here?

DavoNF · Oct 9, 2003

The main problem would be metal shavings from the cutting method. A clean cut would be better.

dickwells · Oct 9, 2003

I have used a hack saw in the past but it's a pain. A Band Saw? If I could find one of them in the same price range as a cutter I would snap it up.

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