Originally Posted by ZeeOSix
Originally Posted by dishdude
Wasn't there an exhaust pipe cutter that was reasonably priced? Seems wild to pay $40+ just to cut open oil filters.
The Harbor Freight exhaust cutter that was made in Taiwan I believe. Harbor Freight doesn't even show any exhaust cutter anymore on their website.
Still own mine (shown) and still working fine. Requires a tad of finesse in cutting the filter open but gets the job done, for $15 the price was price was right. I've more than recouped it's cost. Unfortunately HF later moved production to China and members reported they were garbage, broke quickly. Not long after, discontinued.
The similar designed 31500 Lisle exhaust cutoff tool linked earlier only has a 2.5" diameter max which eliminates a majority of filters. The HF was/is ~3.25" max, I've done common 3614 size with it.
I was given the Summit/(Jegs) pictured earlier cutter as a gift prior to purchase of the HF. Main complaint, smaller filters like common 7317/6607, 4386/4967 don't reach guide wheels, rub on cross bar. Still works, but less than ideal.
If you don't mind spending ~$68 Amazon price, the mentioned Longacre probably the crème dela crème of cutters.
Other methods mentioned like hacksaw and Dremel will get it done too, though can shavings may be present as result of use. Just depends on how much willing to spend and desired outcome.