R1 Rebar Cutters & Accessories
The solution to drilling Rebar!
A series of highly efficient cutters in a range of diameters to match the most popular anchor sizes. Driven by unique, dedicated water feed adaptors and extensions.
Rebar
| Product Description | Part Number |
|---|---|
| 12mm Re-bar cutter | CR12 |
| 14mm Re-bar cutter | CR14 |
| 16mm Re-bar cutter | CR16 |
| 18mm Re-bar cutter | CR18 |
| 20mm Re-bar cutter | CR20 |
| 25mm Re-bar cutter | CR25 |
| Extension rod for drive adaptor | CREXT |
| SDS+ drive adaptor for rebar cutters | CRSDSAD |
| Thread converter (12 & 14 mm cutter only) | CRTHCON |
| Water Feed Pressure Pump | PTCWFKIT |
| 12mm Rebar Drilling Super Set | CR12SSET |
| 14mm Rebar Drilling Super Set | CR14SSET |
| 16mm Rebar Drilling Super Set | CR16SSET |
| 18mm Rebar Drilling Super Set | CR18SSET |
| 20mm Rebar Drilling Super Set | CR20SSET |
| 25mm Rebar Drilling Super Set | CR25SSET |
Frequently asked questions for R1 Rebar cutters
What speed should R1 rebar cutters be used at ? R1 Rebar cutters should be used at approximately 900 R.P.M.
What type of power tool do I need to use with R1 rebar cutters ? Ideally, you should use an SDS+ power tool with a minimum weight of 3Kg and at least 600W power.
Do the cutters need to be used on hammer action ? No, the cutters need to be used in rotary only mode - no hammer / impact action.
How much pressure do I need to apply ? With your body in line with the power tool, you should exert increasing pressure (whilst drilling) until metal spoil is visible in the running water. This shows progress is being made through the reinforcing bar. This pressure should then be maintained.
Can R1 Rebar cutters be used to drill concrete ? The cutters are designed to drill reinforcing bar. You should use an SDS masonry drill bit for producing the hole prior to, and after, encountering reinforcing bar.
Why do the cutters need a water supply fed to them ? The water cools the cutter and flushes the metal spoil out of the hole. Both these features help to prolong the life of the tool.
How is the water applied to the cutter ? The cutters screw onto a water feed adaptor (except the 12 and 14mm versions which screw onto a thread converter before this is screwed onto the water feed adaptor). You then push the lance from the water feed pressure unit (code:-PTCWFKIT) into the fitting on the water feed adaptor to allow a constant water flow down the bore of the cutter.
How do I know when I have successfully drilled through reinforcing bar ? While reinforcing bar is being drilled, you will see metal flakes (spoil) being evacuated from the hole by the running water. Once these flakes stop appearing and concrete dust is visible in the water, drilling of the reinforcing bar is complete and the R1 cutter should be removed from the hole. You will also notice that the drilling process "feels" different.
After drilling the reinforcing bar a slug of metal is inside the cutter, what do I do now ? This is a desirable feature because it removes the slug from the hole to allow you to carry on drilling unobstructed with a masonry bit. If the slug will not just tap out then you can unscrew the cutter from the adaptor and poke the slug of metal out from the back. You must remove the slug before continuing to use the cutter.
After drilling the reinforcing bar the slug of metal is not in the cutter, what do I do now ? If the slug of metal is still in the hole, it must be removed before drilling continues. You could do this by either using a magnet or as long as you protect yourself from flying debris, you could use compressed air to blow the hole out.
How many holes can I expect to achieve ? The life of your R1 rebar cutter can vary widely, depending on many factors including machine condition, correct cooling, percentage of steel v concrete being drilled, type of aggregate etc. The average number of holes drilled before the tool is worn out can vary between 1 and 20.
The reinforcing bar I am attempting to drill is deeper than the cutter will allow, what can I do about this ? Extension rods are available to fir between the cutter and the water feed adaptor. They have a working length of 210mm but you can use more than one. When using the 12 and 14mm cutters, the thread converter acts as an extension rod and is the same length.
