Ole Time Plumber HACK

[@seejanedrill]

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[@stanleykeith6969]

Can you tell me why a homeowner can't buy full size sheets of the type of plastic or fiberglass they use in shower stalls of the ones the use to surround your bathtub. They make some nice panels that you would have to cut to size yourself. I'm not talking about these kits, just the Heavy sheet that you can cut to size. Like the kind for Bath Fitters. No one want to sell these from plumbing stores. Great vive on the tubing cutters. Thanks.

[@jackiecox8959]

Can I download the course now and watch it later? I have just discovered you randomly through a Google search of how to use a rivot gun. I've just been given one and never thought about what to do with it before and came across your video from 9 years ago. I have a lot of catching up to do hahaha. 1 hour in and already learnt a lot. Thank you. You are a wonderful teacher and explain things and demonstrate clearly. It's great also to know you are still making videos and enjoying what you do

[@oldogre5999]

I used to take cutter wheels and put a 2" long bolt that fit snug through the center hole, then tighten a nut down on it and then put the threaded end of the bolt into a drill, turn the drill on and take a small, flat ceramic sharpening stick such as one that goes into an engine cylinder hone or a brake cylinder hone etc, and gently hold it against the spinning cutter wheel at the right angle.. This is much easier, faster and won't leave flat spots or wobbles on the cutter from the constant turning by hand... If you want an extremely polished edge on the cutter just wrap a piece of fine grit emery cloth around a dowel or even a pencil and use that to polish up your cutter wheel but with a ceramic stone I've never had any drag problems.. I've never tried it with cutter wheels but I've sharpened mower blades razor sharp with old corning ware plates! Same with pocket knives, any porcelain dinner ware will put an amazing edge on a tool in a pinch... (Just another bit of interesting info for you!) If you read this post, I've been subscribed for a long time and just love your channel young lady! Keep up the good work!

[@seejanedrill]

@@oldogre5999 thanks and I do read comments. I like your tip.

[@oldogre5999]

@@seejanedrill I like your video's! I bet you would have been a ball to work with!

[@Benmelech]

You are such a gem my dear. I’ve been retired for eight years, but I still watch your oh so wonderful channel 💕

[@benwilliams5923]

For those who who hv never used one these you should mention turning the handle (knob) with every turn. Great videos

[@daveboatman4024]

Sometimes when they start cutting spirals, check the wheel screw. They will wear in the spot where the cutting pressure hits the wheel and will begin to groove the wheel screw where it’s no longer square to the pipe.

[@oddjob1932]

Greeting from the UK. Coincidentally, I've had an additional five cutting wheels arrived just last week. I too thought, the tool itself is fine, but surely there must be replacement parts. Sure enough there are, thus saving the tool itself. Thank you ❤

[@perryhughes3721]

Thank you for your kind teaching manner

[@keithrayeski6417]

Excellent episode Leah! As a side note; most manufacturers put a replacement cutter blade within the tightening knob. Simply remove a screw and replace the dull blade.

[@tonysutton6559]

Here in the UK, a home owner can spend just £6.49 for a multi material, adjustable pipe cutter that will last them for many years. A full time plumber would wear it out in weeks but it is absolutely fine for occassional use.

[@oldogre5999]

Many years ago I worked for the largest Tool & Die company in the US... The cutters for Rigid, General and several more tools, tap & die sets drill sets, Reamers and on and on were ALL made by this company and as a general rule MOST used the exact same steel that was tempered the exact same way for the different quality parts... But the most expensive determination of the cost of a tool was the brand name!

[@pedraw]

I had no idea that the cutters were tool specific. I learn something every time I watch your videos.

[@Gennex_Artistry]

As a Dirt Cheap or Free Option for Stropping you can try... Balsa Wood, Folded Newspaper/Newsprint or Up-Cycled Seat Belt or Similar Nylon Strapping. All can be used in exactly the same fashion. I've spent many years Restoring, Honing & Stropping Straight Razors for Wet Shaving and have used alternate materials when Leather Strops were just too expensive or unavailable. Love this Channel and all the hard work, passion and dedication you give to your Community!! 😎👍

[@cangooner]

Quick strop tip from a straight razor maker, user, and restorer: You can keep your compounds separate by adding a second piece of leather on the other side of the wood to which it is mounted. That way you have a strop just for coarse compound, one for finer compound, etc. For additional grits, just make a second/third/whatever strop. Saves having to clean between grits, and will prevent persistent grit from the coarse compound being mixed in with the fine. On an unrelated note: for straight razors if you strop regularly and keep the razor honed properly, you won't need any compound on the strop at all. Just rub it occasionally with the palm of your hand. The oils in your skin will help keep it supple.

[@StephenMacInnis]

My Dad was a journeyman plumber, pipe fitter,joined 682 local 1949, he could solder anything, said clean the pipe always,thanks Leah for the video

[@tonyprovo7816]

Another tip on these. Most have a spot in the knob to hold a spare wheel. Maybe you already have one.

[@seejanedrill]

No such luck...already looked

[@rondickinson1907]

​@@seejanedrill the spiral is bc the cutter is not straight. Those wheels are always dull.

[@Lost-mv6tg]

Sometimes the pipe cutter has an extra blade under the handle cap. I found the spare blade under the cap on a 50 year old tubing cutter I inherited from my father-in-law.

[@deadmanswife3625]

That's a good thing ❤

[@soky157]

You are simply the Best!!!!!!! I love your delivery. Very smooth and hand holding all the way thru! Your video's are the best. Thank you.

[@nexxterra]

Check in the handle of the tubing cutter, often there is a spare blade in the handle (if there is, you can usually see it)

[@paulsmith9341]

I've been diying for 56 years, buying tools as it became necessary. I have 3 tubing cutters in various sizes and configurations. One has a spare wheel that is still in place. After use i just wipe them down and hit them with a touch of spray lube before going back in the plumbing dedicated toolbox. They all still work great.

[@dad1432]

Great tip, and excellent communication skills for a dog.

[@paulsmith9341]

@@dad1432 I've had a ruff life.

[@patrickdaly5068]

@@paulsmith9341Haha!

[@behemothinferno]

Cool idea, however one must always use a different piece of leather for different grit of abrasives since you can never get rid of the grit that has embedded itself. One can always go to a coarser grit this way but the opposite is not the case.

[@seejanedrill]

good advice

[@Paulie1232]

Excellent hack to know😊

[@docwil2541]

Hey! Easy on the old comment, I resemble that, and I knew the trick. A couple of things. When you're using a small item, you can use both compounds apply it half and half divided down the center line. I do this when I'm working on small blades like pocket knives. I also give the cutting wheel a shot of lithium grease when I put it back. But I do that with most of my friction loaded tools.

[@forussed]

You can also put a bolt and a nut thru the wheel hole and insert it in a drill chuck. Circular motion is easier on sharpening a dull wheel with a fine file or stone. Great video

[@gurubhaikhalsa9337]

I CAN do this! Yes I can! Thanks Leah!!

[@teresahoye6477]

Thank you! I have a dull wheel too! Way to go Leah.

[@davedeatherage4902]

Thanks Mrs. Leah , My wife and i just learned something good and important through this video that we never knew before. Thank you!! Dave and Kathi, from the Oregon Coastal Mountains.

[@LolitaWilson-d7q]

I thank God for this lady right here!!! Lord Knows Ms Leah has saved me a Boat Load of money for fixing thing around the house, that would have to pay a contractor thousands of dollars. Thank you Leah!!!

[@sleepinglioness5754]

I have one of those....never knew this hack. Thanks Leah. I have so many things to 'replace'...they're all lined up on the floor just waiting for someone to fix them!!! I'll get around to it someday 🤣😅🤣

[@dennisbrown2571]

Charging a strop, never heard that phrase before. Timely video, was about ready to pitch my tubing cutter. Thanks.

[@ernestoborrego5102]

Great tip!

[@SawdustmakerLori]

Thanks Leah.....You always have such great tips and tricks to share!!!

[@kathyandthedogs626]

Great information as always!!!!

[@chrismalloy5367]

😊 did not know i could change wheels. Thank you

[@Paula-po9kx]

Thank you Leah.

[@akbychoice]

I have several copper pipe cutters all the way up to 3”. For the 1/2” and 3/4” copper I like the round spring loaded ones that get into tight places.

[@martindick6001]

Ah, I put mine on a bolt I prepped for the purpose, then held a sharpening stone. It ate it and left an uneven quick on it. You used polishing paste on leather. I was WAY to aggressive. But now second hand cutters will be worth it. My time is worthless, but I fix things to resell just to keep myself busy. This is a good video.

[@AnthonyArthur-d2f]

Learn something new everyday! Thank you

[@lechatbotte.]

I knew about changing the wheels but the hack is terrific!!!

[@georgewolf7063]

Oh wow! I never thought of that, thanks!

[@StephenMacInnis]

Thanks Leah,

[@mbenn8168]

Great tip as always. It's never ocurred to me to 'sharpen' the wheel when you start getting spiral cuts - but now I've seen it, I'm thinking of putting a bolt through the wheel, popping it in a cordless drill and spinning it to get it razor shaving shrp! (pointless nerdism). I'd also offer a tiny drop of oil on the spindle to keep it spinning nicely - seeings as you have it dismantled, can't do any harm! Thank you for this.

[@dontrend5956]

A much better "hack". And I hate that word.

[@HansDelbruck53]

I like these ol' time methods.

[@getlostwithjustinkris]

Been a fan of yours for about 7 years. Love your videos! If you are willing to take a fans request, would you consider uploading at least at 720p as 480p is hard to watch with the pixelization. Thank you!! And again, love your videos!!

[@kevinmurphy5506]

Lady Leah was just thinking about you. Bless you dear one

[@sjr7822]

My goodness how the price has jumped since I bought mine in late 90s! I never thought of replacing the cutting wheels. TY

[@oldogre5999]

At 2:39 after she changed the wheel the new cut STILL had marks on it... I noticed when she installed the new cutting wheel it FELL into the cutter instead of being a snug fit. The Cutter retainer sides or the retainer screw may be worn out, I'm willing to bet the cutter retainer sides are wore out allowing the cutter to shimmy sideways a little as the Pipe cutter itself is not hardened and the wheels & bearings and screw are. The other possibility is the rollers have gunk built up on them and are forcing the pipe to wobble OR she is really cranking down on that cutter tension screw to hard... Wonder if Rigid makes spacers for cutter wheels or if you have to throw that over priced pipe cutter away! Or perhaps she can make a spacer set for it out of an old feeler gauge...

[@seejanedrill]

@@oldogre5999 I disagree

[@oldogre5999]

@@seejanedrill You disagree? About what?

[@arthurs7299]

You are awesome!!!...thank you.

[@petercowell2051]

Nice video and good tips, thank you. Is there a reason you cannot make a mandrel (nut & bolt) and use a drill to spin the wheel on the strop?

[@Trademan_24-7]

love the Show Jane!

[@mr.tomraypaz6085]

It’s nice to know that those cutting wheels can be replaced. It just feels like a shame to throw a perfectly good tool away…now, you don’t have to!

[@tmdduqrns]

Nice tip as alwasy! well, how do you think about using a hand drill to sharp the blade? the blade's hole seems to fit M4~5 bolt, and using a set of bolt with a nut could make the blade attached to a hand drill. in this way, you could rotate the blade on a sharp stone more evenly. this wouldn't work for it?

[@philipsturtivant9385]

I'm a hobbyist archer: I use a pipe-cutter to cut my alloy arrows to suit my draw length. It's a whole lot cheaper than buying an arrow cutter!!

[@jvjoe4376]

Good stuff...!!

[@brianonthego]

Well done. Can a person do his own concrete walkway from the sidewalk to the front door... without permits?

[@drumtwo4seven]

I CAN DO IT 👍

[@bobweiram6321]

I usually use a nut and bolt as an arbor and chuck it on a drill to speedup the process.

[@stp479]

Great channel!!!! TY.

[@welshmanjasonpatrick8607]

very interesting how to sharping

[@jrmr6282]

----- There is a spare wheel at the end of the handle where you turn it. That is why there is a Philips screw there.

[@razorsharpbt124]

Hi, Leah!

[@seejanedrill]

@@razorsharpbt124 hi razorsharpt124

[@beverly3397]

Do you have any videos on cutting cast iron pipes???

[@MrEh5]

Some come with a spare wheel in the handle.

[@rhondabarlow860]

Can I do the same thing with a rotary cutter blade? The kind of rotary cutter that's used in quilting.

[@othergary]

YOU ROCK

[@VALERYAN581]

check in the handle where you are turning if there is still a disc knife

[@southwestmotorcyclerider4644]

Jane, have you done any tutorials on laser levelers?

[@oldogre5999]

You should have put a tiny spot of graphite on that cutter wheel set screw, and a tiny spot on each side of the cutter...

[@MichaelR58]

Good video, thanks for sharing YAH bless !

[@billsmith1770]

maybe make an arbor from a small bolt and nut , then chuck it in a drill to sharpen .

[@johngalt6525]

👍🏆

[@womblestacker7993]

❤❤❤

[@Vincerama]

There's gotta be a way to chuck that blade into a drill and just run it and touch a grinding stone to the spinning cutter.

[@mr.monitor.]

Most of those cutters have an extra wheel hidden in the handle/knob

[@donharman2104]

Why wouldn't you just mount the cutter wheel on a small machine screw, lock it on place with a nut, fix it in a drill chuck, and spin it up using a drill? Wouldn't it be faster and more concentric?

[@seejanedrill]

It may take too much off the wheel....it's more controlled this way.

[@oldogre5999]

Anyone who buys a Rigid tubing cutter deserves what he gets! They are not one iota any better than the "General" brand name Tubing cutters and the cutting wheels are manufactured by the same company... And last I knew the only difference between cutters was the size determined by your tubing cutter size! If you have a 2" cutter then any wheel for a 2" cutter should work. Of course I could be wrong, they could have become anal since the last time I bought cutter wheels and made them all different for different brands.... Oh and the last I knew "General" brand pipe cutters had a replacement cutter wheel screwed right into the knob on the tension screw of the pipe cutter. I've had a General pipe cutter for probably 30 years now and used it to make hundred if not thousands of cuts and it still cuts great. And it has the replacement cutting wheel in the Knob... I don't think I paid even $10 for that cutter around 30 years ago....

[@lyricessence]

I thought you were talking about how the tool running to be reinstated as POTUS exploited the barber shop owner in Georgia.

[@jdoesmath2065]

I love your videos but it looked like the replaced cutting wheel still spiraled a bit.

[@seejanedrill]

@@jdoesmath2065 not at all

[@jdoesmath2065]

@@seejanedrill Sorry, I was looking at 2:40.

[@vincentvega5686]

what's with all the down votes? smh

[@cleancutguy1892]

Leah, using the word "hack" doesn't make sense. Hack means getting into someone's computer without their permission or doing something illegal. The word that should be used is TIP which means an informative and useful advice.

[@bigd3104]

Merriam Webster defines the word, when used in the form of a noun: "a clever tip or technique for doing or improving something".

[@bigd3104]

At the risk of repeating myself, Merriam Webster defines the term "hack", when used in noun form as: "a clever tip or technique for doing or improving something".

[@mcrobielord1503]

A dull pipe cutter could be used to cut threads into metal if you are need some threads cut real fast