Copper Tube Cutting Saw

101 tubing cutter is a the ridgid no.

Copper tube cutting saw.

Most copper in the home is found in the installation of copper water supply pipes usually either 1 2 or 3 4 inch in diameter. Use a 4 in 1 cleaning tool to clean the cut pipe of any metal debris. The 101 cutter is used to cut 1 4 in. Item 455432 model 1924666.

Non ferrous saw blades for cutting copper aluminum and brass excellent results on table radial or chop saws. Use the ends of the tool to brush inside the end of the pipe and place the center circle of the tool around the pipe itself. With a hacksaw slowly draw the blade back and forth making sure that the cut is straight reduce speed near completion to provide a clean cut at the end. Clean the cut copper pipe.

Our pipe saws are made for fast and safe cutting in situations when accurate and a good quality cut is the only option. Typical pipe materials that are cut with our pipe saws are. Rigid pipe can be cut with such pvc pipe and tube cutters as hacksaws power miter saws and scissor type cutters but ratchet style cutters tend to strike an effective balance of affordability flexibility and ease of use. Dia hard and soft copper aluminum brass and plastic tubing not included.

Granted it is the cheapest of the tools we can offer but when a copper pipe is cut with a hacksaw there is a lot of movement in the pipe. We highly recommend castrol 15oz. There are a number of ways to cut copper pipe and the least recommended of these is to cut with a hacksaw. 101 tubing cutter is a handy tool to use in tight restricted spaces and a must for any plumber s toolbox.

Before joining the pipe sections together the pipes are cut to length. Precise burr free cutting tooth counts for light and heavy wall tubes extrusions and plates always use oil or wax lubricant when cutting non ferrous metals. Stainless steel copper cast iron and carbon steel. Give us a shout if you hear about a material that our machine can t cut.