Springs and pipe cutters

[markwm]

After cutting some 15mm pipe with a circular pipe cutter, it seems impossible to fit the bending spring down the cut end because the cutter has crimped it slightly.

Is there some technique I'm missing?

 

[Rob]

You would need to hacksaw it or deburr (sp) it after using the slice.

If you got a bit to do get a proper pipe bender.

 

[Softus]

Well, you could use a standard pipe cutter, not a pipeslice, or you could bend it first.

 

[stardanny]

When using bending spring, use a hacksaw to cut the pipe square and de-burr with a round file. Spring will go in.

 

[doitall]

Anyone want a buy an 35mm one if I can find it

For smaller pipes buy an external spring

 

[bengasman]

deburr it and use first part of flaring tool

 

[cowboyplumber]

Anyone want a buy an 35mm one if I can find it

For smaller pipes buy an external spring

I'll have it off ya knowitall. Love me inch spring, annealing the copper and all that guff, makes me feel like a proper plumber bloke..