tool to remove chrome of copper tube

[sasik]

any body know if there is a purpose made tool to remove chrome of cooper pipes before soldring?

thanks

 

[gaspastemania]

its called an apprentice

 

[Hybrid]

Apprentice with squared off thumbs from the file lol

 

[GQuigley67]

brings back memories !!! lol spent full days before filing chrome

this seems to be a bit of a hot topic though because it is really annoying, I'm interested in this acid that has been mentioned but no one can confirm the actual name of it

 

[SimonG]

angle grinder and a delicate touch

 

[Puddle]

Try one of these

Dremel 200 Series Multi Tool + 5 Accessories 240V

 

[sasik]

i do have a dremel tool but which attachment would you say will be best for the job?

 

[Puddle]

i do have a dremel tool but which attachment would you say will be best for the job?

any of the small grinding stones, I prefer the cone shaped ones,do not know why

 

[kay-jay]

elbow grease and a ******* (smooth file) takes about 90 seconds and i've not had problems

 

[kay-jay]

crikey i can't even call a fatherless file fatherless even when thats its real name! crikey this swear filter is a bit zealous!!