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Re: Lead Free tubing cutting files

Posted By: SVP Neon Equipment
Date: Saturday, 15 June 2013, at 1:21 p.m.

In Response To: Lead Free tubing cutting files (Jeff Soper)

> Just wanted to get some feedback on what
> other tube benders are using for cutting the
> lead free tubing. Bending, welding, it's no
> problem, but my files are going dull too
> fast. Is there a better file out there?

The Kitco cutter can be difficult to use in certain instances and takes longer to use. That may not be a problem for some, but will be for others. Other options are a diamond coated file or Griffin Glass Cutter. If using the latter, get the carbide cutting wheels. Typically lead-free will cut better using a fine score line rather than a heavy file mark.

Mark

SVP Neon Equipment

Messages In This Thread

• Lead Free tubing cutting files -- Jeff Soper -- Saturday, 15 June 2013, at 3:38 a.m.
  • Re: Lead Free tubing cutting files -- H.Erickson -- Saturday, 15 June 2013, at 4:10 a.m.
    • Re: Lead Free tubing cutting files -- neontek -- Monday, 17 June 2013, at 12:34 p.m.
  • Re: Lead Free tubing cutting files -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Saturday, 15 June 2013, at 1:21 p.m.
    • Re: Lead Free tubing cutting files *NM* -- shocking -- Sunday, 16 June 2013, at 1:38 a.m.
      • Re: Lead Free tubing cutting files -- shocking -- Sunday, 16 June 2013, at 1:46 a.m.
        • Re: Lead Free tubing cutting files -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Sunday, 16 June 2013, at 1:23 p.m.
  • Re: Lead Free tubing cutting files -- Phantom Neon -- Sunday, 16 June 2013, at 11:24 p.m.
  • Re: Lead Free tubing cutting files -- Jeff Soper -- Monday, 17 June 2013, at 2:45 a.m.

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