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1-1/8 in. Ratcheting Tube Cutter

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  • Cuts up to 1-1/8 in. copper, brass, aluminum & thin-wall conduit
  • Ratchet design makes cutting quick and easy
  • Designed for use on pipes 1/4 in. to 1 in. NPS
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Product Details

Husky's Ratcheting Tubing Cutter makes clean square cuts from 5/16 in. to 1-1/8 in O.D. on copper, brass, aluminum and thin-wall conduit. The ratchet design makes cutting quick and easy, and it is perfect for working in tight spaces. This tool is a great addition to your toolbox and comes with the Husky lifetime warranty.

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Q:What’s the minimum clearance behind the pipe that this will work with?
by|Feb 11, 2020
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A:  4 inches at bare minimum

by|May 6, 2020

    A:  I think 3/8

    by|Feb 22, 2022

    A:  PPAT: So far I haven't had to work in that close of surroundings. I like to have at least couple of inches out from the wall, about 1/2" for the tool thickness and the rest is for my fingers. I hope that helps, Hank

    by|Feb 12, 2020

    A:  With the handle in my hand the distance from the cutting wheel to the furthest point on the tool, the tip of the red adjusting knob, is about 1 3/4 in.

    by|Apr 7, 2020

      A:  About an inch, Certainly less than two inches. The handle stays in front of the pipe and ratchets. The cutter itself goes all the way around the tube but the handle stays in front. While this is a great concept, it did not work for me. Personally, I recommend the Lenox 14833TSK (Tight space Kit) or similar tubing cutters when space is at a premium.

      by|May 31, 2023
        1 found this answer helpful
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        Q:Is this thing meant to cut PVC pipe?
        by|Sep 23, 2018
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        A:  No

        by|Oct 2, 2019

          A:  No. Get PVC/plastic cutters. Abs, pvc tubing is a cinch to cut with the cutters that look like scissors and takes 10 seconds. Just a blade with progressive force.

          by|Oct 25, 2019

            A:  John: I would pass that one on to the manufacturer as I've only used it to cut copper and aluminum tubing . I wouldn't doubt that it would work on PVC but I have a couple of regular pliers type PVC pipe cutters you can find in any Home Depot plumbing department that work very well on PVC. I hope that helps, Hank

            by|Feb 12, 2020

            A:  This should be able to cut pvc although I haven't used it for that myself. It's is a pretty standard pipe cutter with a handle.

            by|Oct 11, 2018

            A:  Yes.

            by|Dec 11, 2019
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              Q:Can this be used to cut residential black steel water pipe?
              by|Jul 9, 2018
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              A:  No, this cutter doesn't cut steel.

              by|May 5, 2023

                A:  NO. It is not made for that. Note the description.

                by|May 6, 2023

                A:  No. This is designed for soft metal, like copper pipes. Black (steel) pipe has to be cut AND threaded on a special machine (usually available at your Home Depot). Check with your local building department as many locales do not allow black pipe for potable water.

                by|May 6, 2023
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                A:  Unfortunately no, this is meant for softer metals such as copper

                by|Oct 11, 2018
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                A:  Seika: I would ask the manufacturer as they claim it's for copper and aluminum tubing, not pipe. I've worked with black steel water pipe before and I think you might be exceeding the design parameters of the tubing cutter. For one thing black pipe would be a lot thicker. I hope this helps. Hank

                by|May 6, 2023
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                Customer Reviews

                3.3 out of 5
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                Easy to use and cut Flowtite valves from a copper...
                Easy to use and cut Flowtite valves from a copper pipe
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                Mediocre results
                Like others have said the cutter itself is ok, but ideally the knob would be metal for peace of mind if nothing else. The primary issue for me is the loose fit of the cutter inside the ratcheting handle. When pressed firmly on the sides and into the pipe it may stay in one place, but using it as intended made the cutter walk / spiral down the pipe on copper. Results may vary, but I will be getting a different ratcheting cutter.
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                Thanks for sharing your experience, PlumbersAppretice96. We're sorry to hear that you're dissatisfied with your purchase. Please feel free to reach out to us at 1-888-434-8759 should you need any assistance!
                  Must have tool
                  It works great in tight places. A must have. If it wasn't for tight places, every job would be easy.
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                  Works in a pinch..
                  If this is the only tool that will fit and let you get all the way around that hard to reach pipe, yeah, it can work. The ratchet mechanism slips like mad, and 2 out of 3 times it starts cutting a spiral down the pipe instead of cutting in the same spot. A regular mini tubing cutter wins hands down over this if it fits.
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                    The Husky pipe cutter ratchet tool is great for Craftsman and homeowners, not Pros. Having cut c...
                    The Husky pipe cutter ratchet tool is great for Craftsman and homeowners, not Pros. Having cut copper and other light weight tubing for decades, manual pipe cutter tools are indispensable. They come in various sizes depending on the diameter of the pipe and the spaciousness where the pipe is cut in an existing location. This Husky tool is made out of metal (you can tell by its weight), and has a feel of sturdiness to it. The rollers inside the unit are finished metal. The knob to tighten the cutter is large and easily grabbed. To me unfortunately, being made out of plastic is a negative. This knob can have tremendous torque/pressure applied to it to engage and to deepen the cutter into the pipe. All other cutters I own have had metal knobs. In repeated use I found the ratchet feature only of moderate assistance in the cut. Yes, it's great to tighten the cutter and ratchet it around. I found myself doing multiple turns around the pipe, which I wouldn't do with a non-ratchet cutter as after the first or second turn further turns serve no purpose at that cut depth. Often, you need to start a cut then go in the opposite direction (for different reasons), but the ratchet is really designed for "forward" movement. Clearly, in tight locations the size of this tool would prevent its use. The final cut seemed odd to me: Usually there is a clean break, but this tool produces a clunk sound with the pieces remaining stuck in the tool till pressure is released via the red plastic knob. While the tool worked fine, that extra time to release each cut was wasted time. On a job in a tight location, you may deal with a pipe that isn't empty, and you want to spray the inside water in a direction (away from you). This tool will not easily allow that. I will say the built-in spot to hold an extra blade is a great feature. I think a pro would pass on this tool for the reasons I have stated, but a homeowner or craftsman would find this tool a great idea to cut easily accessed pipe.
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                    like the idea
                    Cool in theory but terrible tool and waste of money. Alot more work and time
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                      Not good yes, lose money
                      Too hard to cut know where they
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