Oil Filter Cutter?

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I need to get an oil filter cutter as I'm always using my neighbors when it comes to oil change time. Any suggestions on a good quality cutter? (typically use Tempest filters)
 
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I've had an Airwolf cutter for about 15 years. It isn't my favorite task but it works. You'll need a vice to hold the filter.
 
I just use my sharp wit
 
CC268 said:
Any suggestions on a good quality cutter?
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I have a couple old Champion Aerospace brand cutters. Never had a problem with them. They still make an improved version.
 
If you have air an air hammer with a sheet metal chisel is quick and easy.
 
Check amazon. Theyre just as good but waaay cheaper than the ones on aircraft spruce (okay not the one I bought, but others are out there). Do you buy the oil filters with a male or female end? The male ones I have to stuff with a papertowel, then cut off the male end with a hacksaw, THEN I can use it on the oil filter cutter.

This is the one I have and I like it a lot. I also recommend the oil filter media cutter from aircraft spruce. It looks kinda silly and simple but it will make your life WAY easier.


https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/tempestOilCutter.php?clickkey=32722
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CP8DFW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
This is the one I've used the last 8 years. Works as advertised. You do need a vise to use it, but IMO every hangar should have a work bench and vise anyhow. I got mine at Oshkosh. The only difference from this one is mine's red, so it cuts faster. :cool:

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This is what I have and I'm very happy with how it works. I don't put it in a vice, just hold it on top of the work bench and rotate the filter with a wrench. High quality construction in my opinion. Aircraft Spruce Part # 12-01392
 
bkspero said:
This is the one that I use. Quality is top notch, and the platform between the rollers and cutter is large enough that I could drill a hole large enough to accept the male threaded end of the model filter used by my plane. Price is among the more affordable.

The handle is aluminum so it is easy to drill with a step drill.View attachment 67416

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/..._N-9cYjSTTEWQ2Vl3pK-dEZQVGuFZdIwaAhb1EALw_wcB
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I also have/use this one, and I also had to drill a hole. Other than that it works great.
 
Mtns2Skies said:
Check amazon. Theyre just as good but waaay cheaper than the ones on aircraft spruce (okay not the one I bought, but others are out there). Do you buy the oil filters with a male or female end? The male ones I have to stuff with a papertowel, then cut off the male end with a hacksaw, THEN I can use it on the oil filter cutter.

This is the one I have and I like it a lot. I also recommend the oil filter media cutter from aircraft spruce. It looks kinda silly and simple but it will make your life WAY easier.


https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/tempestOilCutter.php?clickkey=32722
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CP8DFW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Airwolf's works equally well for 48110 and 48108 filters. If you whack the stud with a hacksaw where do the cuttings go? How can you inspect a filter when opening it contaminates it? Does your 180 still use the 48110 type filter? Mine and friends filter adaptors have all had the bypass machined out and now use 48108 (innie) internal bypass filters.

I use a vice because it keeps the leaky end facing up.

I cut the pleated paper out, toss it into a container of clean gasoline, agitate it well, remove and inspect the paper, then filter the gas through a clean white paper towel. It's how I was taught and it works well.
 
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CC268 said:
Thanks that is one of the few I have seen that has good reviews lol. Do you need a Vice to use this one?
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Not required - but it will be faster and easier if you use one...
 
Stewartb said:
I cut the pleated paper out, toss it into a container of clean gasoline, agitate it well, remove and inspect the paper, then filter the gas through a clean white paper towel. It's how I was taught and it works well.
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+1 on this method only I (carefully) use a hacksaw to cut the paper out and filter through a coffee filter...
 
Stewartb said:
Airwolf's works equally well for 48110 and 48108 filters. If you whack the stud with a hacksaw where do the cuttings go? How can you inspect a filter when opening it contaminates it? Does your 180 still use the 48110 type filter? Mine and friends filter adaptors have all had the bypass machined out and now use 48108 (innie) internal bypass filters.
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I stuff the stud packed full of paper tower before I hack, then cut through the paper tower. This prevents the shavings from getting inside, but I agree this is far from an ideal situation. Yeah I use the 48110. I'll look into the Airwolf cutter if it works just as well on these.
 
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