OX Pro Ratchet Copper Pipe Cutter - 15mm

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Ratchet Pipe Cutter – resembling a larger pair of pliers, it uses ratchet action to cut your tubing cleanly and efficiently. With the cutter wheel touching the pipe, rotate the pipe cutter completely around the copper pipe 360°. Step 4: Cut If you wish to cut a previously installed pipe, you will need to shut off the water supply before attempting to do so. Step 2: Measure and mark Duct pipe cutter – resembling a type of pliers, this tool is used for cutting ducts and ventilation. Use a deburring tool at the cut end of the tube to remove any burrs and ensure that the cut is smooth. Sand the tube until smooth. Rinse away any remaining particles. Conclusion

Jigsaw: Fitted with the right blade, a jigsaw can cut nearly any plumbing pipe up to about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. A wood-cutting blade easily cuts plastic pipe; use metal-cutting blades (and a slow saw speed) when cutting copper or other metals.PVC ratchet cutters are amazing tools for working with PVC pipe. Operating something like a pair of ratcheting shrub pruners, each time you squeeze your hand, the cutter ratchets closed, cutting a small amount of pipe material until you have cut through the pipe. Pipe cutter with spring load – also resembling pliers or garden shears, it is adjustable and can work with a variety of pipe sizes. DIY plumbing projects can be made much easier by using the correct pipe cutter. Just as there are many different types of pipes, there are also several types of specialized pipe cutters available, as well as general-purpose cutting tools that can be used to cut plumbing pipes along with other types of materials. Measure the necessary length of pipe and mark it. To achieve a straight line, roll cardboard or heavy paper around the pipe and mark your line by tracing along the edge. Step 2: Positioning the Pipe Cutter Snap Cutters – include a chain that is placed around the pipe and then tightened. It will “snap” the pipe at the desired cut point. This tool may resemble scissors or a ratchet pair of pliers and is usually heavier.

Crosscut hand saw: An ordinary carpenter's saw can work fine for cutting rigid plastic pipe, but should not be used with metal. Hose and tube cutter – resembling a pair of garden shears, it is ideal for cutting soft tubing such as rubber.Use a deburring tool at the end of cutting to remove any burrs and ensure that the cut is smooth. Step 7: Clean With the cutter wheel on the tube, turn the cutter completely around the circumference of the tube. This should create a cut groove on the tube. Step 4: Cut through What a pipe cutter looks like will depend on the type of cutter for a specific kind of piping. They can be acquired in lots of shapes and sizes. You can find small thumb pipe cutters to larger tools used for cutting big pipes. Basically, the work using a similar method of the tool gripping the pipe and some type of blade cutting through the pipe surface. Types of Pipe Cutters and Pipe Materials A small "thumb-type" cutter that is ideal for getting into tight locations. This type can normally cut pipe up to one inch in diameter, but it requires a bit more effort. For cutting and removing older installed piping, you will have to measure and mark the piping to cut in place.To cut new piping place it on a flat table or bench surface. Measure the necessary length of the pipe and mark it. To mark a straight line, roll cardboard or heavy paper around the pipe and mark your line along the edge of the paper. Step 3: Position the Pipe Cutter