Cheap hot knife rope cutter - Duratool D03295 - £25

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I decided I could do with a hot knife for rope cutting but couldn't justify spending £150 on one of the usual suspects so I thought I'd try the Duratool D03295 from CPC for £25.

It just arrived and I'm pleased to report it does the job. It comes with two blades, this is the short one and it made light work of some 14mm rope. The blade is chunky enough to withstand some pressure or sawing action if needed although I added a spare blade (£1.42 each) to my order just in case.

It's 240v but just 200 watts max so our 700 watt inverter can power it easily away from shore power.

https://cpc.farnell.com/duratool/d03295/hot-knife-tool/dp/TL19867

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I bought recently a Gas powered Soldering Iron set ... it has knife .. Heat Shrink Tube tool .. as well as many different solder tips ....

Amazing tool ... wished I'd bought it earlier .... I'd post a link to it - but cannot find where I bought it online !!
 
I bought a cheapie soldering set for about €12 if my memory is correct.... I took the element from the trigger gun and bent and beat it into a blade....and it’s been cutting and sealing rope for the past several years
 
Bouba said:
I bought a cheapie soldering set for about €12 if my memory is correct.... I took the element from the trigger gun and bent and beat it into a blade....and it’s been cutting and sealing rope for the past several years
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Funnily enuf, it looks just like a soldering 'pistol' that I have. Heats up in a few seconds. The heat element could be reshaped for cutting ropes, if not too big.
 
wonkywinch said:
I guess insulation foam/polystyrene etc?

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Takes me back to cutting foam with a DIY hot wire for surf boards. Bit of resistance wire around 60cm long on a wood frame, powered by a variable output motor controler. Around '73. Later, made something similar for cutting the wing ribs of a composite aircraft.
Local firm, recently closed, had a fancy CNC hot wire rig. They did moulds for composite stuff for clients.
 
Refueler said:
I bought recently a Gas powered Soldering Iron set ... it has knife .. Heat Shrink Tube tool .. as well as many different solder tips ....

Amazing tool ... wished I'd bought it earlier .... I'd post a link to it - but cannot find where I bought it online !!
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I second that. I bought this one (after a bit of research) and had it delivered to us at Haslar whilst we were away.
It coped with 2.5mm wire onto a plug terminal outside in the side deck with some breeze - I was very impressed.
IRODA SolderPro 70K Cordless Butane Gas Soldering Iron 4-In-1 Kit 25-80W
 
The OP posted a foam cutting blade, For general use (fabric and rope) a much smaller blade is more accurate and useful.

I bought this one ~ 3 years ago. It hangs in a tube holster on my workroom wall, plugged in, and I use it frequently. Warms up in about 3 seconds, and will cut carpet fast on high. You set it lower for rope, and lower yet for fabric. $50.

Also very handy for shock cord, which is very hard to cut and seal any other way.

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wonkywinch said:
I also ordered a gas soldering iron from CPC, should arrive over the weekend. After reading through reviews on this forum & eleswhere, I chose the Portasol SuperPro 125 Gas Soldering Iron Kit.

Retails for £85 but £55.70 from CPC.

https://cpc.farnell.com/portasol/super-pro-125-kit/gas-soldering-kit-super-pro-125/dp/SD01445

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That’s a copy of the Iroda set linked to above. Whenever buying Chinese copies of stuff head to AliExpress. It’s £23 on there including postage. You’ll be surprised just how fast they get things to you these days. 2 weeks max for small items, and often less than that.
 
fredrussell said:
That’s a copy of the Iroda set linked to above. Whenever buying Chinese copies of stuff head to AliExpress. It’s £23 on there including postage
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It certainly isn't a copy. Portosol is a long standing reputable manufacturer based in Ireland with ISO 9001 accreditation.

The Portasol is rated 25- 125 watts whilst the Iroda is lower capacity of 25-80 watts so not really like for like.

Portasol GB | Soldering | Portable Soldering | Gas Torches | Plastic Welding | Calf Dehorner | Soldering Tips

Based in Carlow in the heartlands of Ireland, Portasol manufacture a range of butane powered tools for many years, renowned for our precision-engineered products, Portasol cater to a diverse range of industries, from electronics to automotive, and beyond. Our commitment to excellence is not only evident in the superior functionality of our tools but also in the rigorous standards and certifications we uphold, including the prestigious TÜV certification and ISO 9001 registration.​

 
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wonkywinch said:
I chose the Portasol SuperPro 125 Gas Soldering Iron Kit.
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I have the same, bought 15-20y ago still works very well.
As I needed one at home and the Portasol was on the boat, I bought a similar Dremel, it works equally well I used its sharp triangular blade to cut/seal all the acrylic fabric pieces I used for the dodger, tens and tens of meters I think I emptied three gaz cartridges :)
 
I bought my Gas Iron because I had trouble repairing a broken connector tab on my trucks HIAB winch ... the 240v just couldn't make the temp outside even though it was light airs ...

Lexivon LX-770

I'd post a picture of it but appears someone has hacked my forum membership and I've lost privileges ... waiting for moderators to sort it all out ...
 
Refueler said:
I bought my Gas Iron because I had trouble repairing a broken connector tab on my trucks HIAB winch ... the 240v just couldn't make the temp outside even though it was light airs ...

Lexivon LX-770

I'd post a picture of it but appears someone has hacked my forum membership and I've lost privileges ... waiting for moderators to sort it all out ...
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Perhaps....Fueler just wants his name back
 
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