Tool for cutting lead

[andrewstokes87]

Hi,

I am just wondering if there is a cutter which can be used on lead? preferably a ratchet one, I have been using a hacksaw but that gets tricky when in awkward places!

Cheers

 

[PlumbBobBob]

get some tin snips like toolstation 22692

 

[andrewstokes87]

Would't they just snatch the pipe? I have a pair of them in my van but would never have thought they woulod do the job, its something I will have to try!

 

[SimonG]

Whats wrong with the angle grinder, or fein cutter? Hammer and chisel, basically anything that will do the job

 

[Best]

I have just bought a cheap, but well made, set of aviation snips, partly for cutting lead sheet. They are excellent as spring loaded handles make cutting fast & easy. Think mine are made by " Zag" , but very similar, more expensive ones are little more than £10. Def recommend them. Edit- Should have said that lead pipe just needs ordinary plastic pipe cutters, as said in next post. Lovely clean cut with no effort.

 

[stani]

rothenburger plastic pipe cutters, ratchet action and slices through lead very easily, keeps the shape of the lead, doesnt damage it at all,

 

[PlumbBobBob]

didn't realise it was lead pipe you wanted cutters for i assumed it was lead sheet lol

 

[Plumbstar Tom]

i assumed lead sheet and was picturing you hack sawing it lol

 

[Best]

I thought same, as pipe wasn't mentioned! Thought hack saw was strange tool for lead sheet!

 

[stevetheplumber]

axe then put it in scrap sack

 

[WHPES]

Ratchet pipe cutter but make sure you hone the blade to a very sharp edge or it will deform the pipe.

 

[GQuigley67]

ratchet plastic pipe cutters does it for me

 

[tamz]

Spit on the blade before you use it and it will cut smoother :wink:

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

axe then put it in scrap sack

now my axe has gone missing,did i lend it to you Steve?been struggling with a sledge

 

[Mr leaky]

a wire saw is useful in a tight space the ones that you get from army surplus shops do the job