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New Copper Pipe Cutting Tool

January 7, 2014

While I was at the hardware store yesterday, I decided to pick up a copper pipe cutting tool. I say “copper” pipe because I’m sure that’s what I can cut with it. What I’m not sure of is whether or not I can cut plastic. Steel, I know I can’t cut, but plastic PEX pipe would be nice. I’ll give that I try soon.

The reason I bought this tool is because I’m getting a little tired of cutting pipe with a hacksaw and having to deal with all that comes with it, such as burred edges and out of shape pipe. When I use the saw, I would usually deburr the edge with my pliers and then use a little sandpaper to finish things up. And if I really screwed the shape of the pipe up, I’d have to attempt to reshape it with my pliers as well.

With this new tool, all of that is gone. While I will still have to use a saw or get a smaller cutter for tight spaces, I think this is a good start. The tool is all metal, besides the little twist knob. It does a nice job. There’s no spiraling and the cuts are legit. Take a look at the pictures below.

This first picture is of a 3/4 inch pipe and a 1/2 inch pipe that I cut with my hacksaw. As you can see, while still round, the edges are burred. This makes for a difficult time inserting the end of the pipe into a fitting. The burrs may also damage the o-rings of a SharkBite fitting.

Copper Pipe Cut With Hacksaw

This is a picture of the same pipe, this time cut with the cutting tool. As you can tell, the edges are much nicer looking. I don’t need to do anything to this pipe besides clean it up with sandpaper, steel wool or emery cloth.

Copper Pipe Cut With Cutting Tool

This is the cutting tool itself. While it would never fit inside a wall between studs, it would certain work well while cutting loose pipes.

Copper Pipe Cutting Tool

This is just the top portion of the cutting tool package. I took this picture simply to inform you of what it looks like.


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