Longacre vs. Proform Oil Filter Cutter

[The Critic]

An oil filter cutter is one tool I do not own.

I am interested in buying my own and those two brands are being considered. Does anyone have experience with either (or both) brands?

Proform:

https://www.proformparts.com/product-detail/66490/engine-oil-filter-cutter-tool-universal-type-for-round-filters-red-finish

Longacre:

Longacre Oil Filter Cutter 77750

<ul> <li>Cut your old filter open to spot problems before they cost you an engine</li> <li>More rigid easy-to-use one piece design</li> <li>Billet anodi...

www.longacreracing.com

 

[RooflessVW]

The handle on the Longacre is very comfortable to use and the knurling is sharp for grip but not uncomfortable. There are two positions for the bearings to accommodate more sizes. The cutting wheel is easy to change. I have one and it is effortless to use.

I have no experience with the Proform cutter.

 

[MasterSolenoid]

My only method is, I use a hammer and chisel / yes, very crude.

ProformParts - looks like
1) larger bearings
2) two slots for better alignment of cutter block
3) larger diameter threaded rod

Look on YouTube to see if anyone did a review.
Always nice to see any product being used.

 

[frankbee3]

I have the Longacre oil filter cutter. I find that it is very smooth and requires minimal effort to cut open oil filters. I looked that there are no shavings made while cutting open filters.

I think the Proform cutter looks like it will do a nice job as well.

 

[53' Stude]

Longacre cutter works great for me. No experience with Proform

 

[The Critic]

Longacre cutter works great for me. No experience with Proform

How many blades have you gone thru?

 

[Trav]

The Longacre looks easier to turn with oily hands. I don't own either, I use an old 2-4" pipe cutter similar to this one. With 4 cutting wheels it does a quick and clean job.
Edit: I paid less than $150 for mine, it is not a Ridgid, Toledo IIRC.

Toledo Tools - Fast Shipping, Low Prices, Live Customer Service Toledo Pipe H4S 2"-4" Heavy Duty Hinged Pipe Cutter fits RIDGID & REED Wheels

Four cutting wheels make cutting steel, stainless steel, cast and ductile iron an easy job. With only 4" of clearance required around pipe makes using this cutter anywhere possible, in the ditch, underwater, overhead, in racks of pipe. Guide fingers ensur

toledo-tools.com

RIDGID 73162 424-S Steel Pipe Cutter, 2-inch to 4-inch Hinged Pipe Cutter for Steel Pipe - - Amazon.com

RIDGID 73162 424-S Steel Pipe Cutter, 2-inch to 4-inch Hinged Pipe Cutter for Steel Pipe - - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

Edit: Added link to Toledo.

 

[Bill_W]

I have the Longacre cutter. Two spots for small or large diameter is handy. Very nice tool quality, easy to use. I have it set for the smaller filters for my Mazda.

 

[D60]

The Longacre looks easier to turn with oily hands. I don't own either, I use an old 2-4" pipe cutter similar to this one. With 4 cutting wheels it does a quick and clean job.
Edit: I paid less than $150 for mine, it is not a Ridgid, Toledo IIRC.

Toledo Tools - Fast Shipping, Low Prices, Live Customer Service Toledo Pipe H4S 2"-4" Heavy Duty Hinged Pipe Cutter fits RIDGID & REED Wheels

Four cutting wheels make cutting steel, stainless steel, cast and ductile iron an easy job. With only 4" of clearance required around pipe makes using this cutter anywhere possible, in the ditch, underwater, overhead, in racks of pipe. Guide fingers ensur

toledo-tools.com

RIDGID 73162 424-S Steel Pipe Cutter, 2-inch to 4-inch Hinged Pipe Cutter for Steel Pipe - - Amazon.com

RIDGID 73162 424-S Steel Pipe Cutter, 2-inch to 4-inch Hinged Pipe Cutter for Steel Pipe - - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

Edit: Added link to Toledo.

Hinged like a steady rest on a lathe, that's slick!!

 

[Trav]

Makes quick work of exhaust pipes too including SS, you only need a 1/4 swing

 

[53' Stude]

How many blades have you gone thru?

Still on first blade. Still cuts great too

 

[Lenny5160]

You can read reviews on these (and others) here:

https://www.summitracing.com/search/part-type/oil-filter-cutters

In the racing world, Proform is generally known as a brand producing cheaper copies of good products. Not that that is always a bad thing. I'll shop at Harbor Freight too.

 

[paulo57509]

I have a Longacre; an older model with just the one position for the bearings. It works as advertised but won't accomodate the small Fram PH6017A on the Yamaha. Still on the original cutter.

No experience with the Proform.

 

[DuckRyder]

The handle on the Longacre is very comfortable to use and the knurling is sharp for grip but not uncomfortable. There are two positions for the bearings to accommodate more sizes. The cutting wheel is easy to change. I have one and it is effortless to use.

I have no experience with the Proform cutter.

^ Yeah - That

 

[The Critic]

Ordered the Proform one.

I had a $15 off coupon from AZ and a $20 gift card due to a previous mishap, so the price was right. AZ only sold Proform.

 

[RDY4WAR]

I use this one from Jegs.

JEGS 80532: Oil Filter Cutting Tool Fits Filters up to 5-1/2" in Diameter - JEGS High Performance

Oil Filter Cutting Tool

www.jegs.com

 

[Trashman]

I use this one from Jegs.

JEGS 80532: Oil Filter Cutting Tool Fits Filters up to 5-1/2" in Diameter - JEGS High Performance

Oil Filter Cutting Tool

www.jegs.com

That is the same one that I use, I bought it about 10 years ago. Always been good, but the last few filters that I have cut open, it has mangled pretty good, not sure what is going on. Thinking about getting the Longacre at some point.

 

[dlundblad]

Longacre cutter works great for me. No experience with Proform

Same.

 

[The Critic]

Proform one showed up today. I’ll cut up some filters very soon.

 

[Trashman]

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Proform one showed up today. I’ll cut up some filters very soon.

Did it happen to say where it was made? I am looking for a replacement for mine and if possible, would like to try and find one made in USA. I tried to ask Longacre, but got no response.