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Questions and Answers for Milwaukee M12 12V Lithium-Ion Cordless Copper Tubing Cutter (Tool-Only)

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Model #2471-20

Store SKU #187654

  • Auto-adjusts to cut 3/8” to 1” Type K, L & M copper pipes
  • Produces more than 200 cuts in a single charge
  • Part of the M12 System, featuring over 125+ tools

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Q:Why can't you make one for electricians
by|Aug 31, 2019
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A:  Technically, Electricians can't use a tubing cutter that leaves a burr. the one cutter electricians have doesn't cut all the way through, but scores the emt. Save your money on this tool. I have 3 of them. Between all 3 that no longer cut, Iv'e done less than 500 cuts total and none of them cut copper tubing. Just spin and spin. Junk.

by|Dec 28, 2023
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Q:Can I use this on electrical CONDUIT EMT
by|Aug 31, 2019
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A:  no, copper only

by|Sep 3, 2019

    A:  No this is for soft copper, just use a 4 1/2" grinder the cuts don't have to be perfect and save money.

    by|Oct 30, 2021
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    A:  No, this is not recommended being used on electrical CONDUIT EMT.

    by|Sep 3, 2019

      A:  Quick answer is no for several reasons. I can't even cut copper with the 3 that I have. Electricians are not allowed to use a tubing cutter that will leave a burr inside the emt.. There is a tubing cutter that scores the emt and then you snap it off. Save your money as this is junk.

      by|Sep 5, 2019
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      Q:Is there a guarantee on this product
      by|Jun 4, 2019
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      A:  This cutter has a 5 year limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship.

      by|Jun 5, 2019

        A:  Yes Milwaukee has a 5 year warranty on tool battery has less maybe 2 years

        by|Jun 7, 2019
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          Q:does this work with MET?
          by|Apr 15, 2019
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          A:  If your talking about EMT, as in electrical metal tubing or conduit the answer is a definite No. the jaws won’t get stay tight enough to cut steel. This thing works great on copper though.

          by|May 13, 2019
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            A:  I’m not sure what met is. Emt? Like electrical conduit?

            by|Apr 19, 2019

              A:  What is met?

              by|Apr 17, 2019

                A:  Don't know what MET is but, if you mean EMT then, no this tool is not meant for anything but copper tubing.

                by|May 13, 2019
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                  A:  It can but I believe met is ips size so in that case you could only do up to 3/4 and you will be changing the teeth more often

                  by|Sep 1, 2019
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                    Q:would this stand up for cutting EMT pipe for electrician work?
                    by|Mar 7, 2019
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                    A:  NO it only good on copper

                    by|Mar 9, 2019

                      A:  It would cut it but for how long More wear & tear on the cutter I use the hand tubing tube cutter a lot but it wears out the cutter fast.

                      by|Mar 10, 2019

                        A:  No. It absolutely will not. I didn't believe them, so tried it for myself. All it does is dull the blade. It didn't even make a scratch in the conduit.

                        by|Aug 28, 2020
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                        A:  The tool works great, has great power and battery life. I would be more concern about how long the blade would hold up against a stronger metal like emt, being since copper is a soft metal. My opinion the tool would work great, the blade probably wouldn’t but you could always just replace the blades as you go or just install a conduit scoring blade. (I use the Klein 88906 comes with an extra blade)

                        by|Mar 8, 2019

                          A:  hi sorry but it won't cut EMT pipe , it's only made for copper piping and it works great doing that

                          by|Mar 10, 2019
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                            Q:My tubing cutter is leaking grease. Why and how do regressed now that it’s been liquefied.
                            by|Jan 11, 2019
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                            A:  It's probably not covered under the 5 year warranty. They are all defective. I have 3 that are all broken with less than 500 cuts between all 3 of them. Rick

                            by|Jan 11, 2019

                            A:  there should be no grease leaking out of the tool, would need more info on the tool

                            by|Jan 11, 2019
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                              Q:Battery is coming with charger?
                              by|Nov 18, 2018
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                              A:  No, the battery does not come with a charger. It is just the tool and battery.

                              by|Dec 30, 2018

                                A:  No. This is tool and battery only.

                                by|Nov 21, 2018

                                  A:  No charger. The battery is an online purchase bonus. Don't order online if you need it now, you may never get it.

                                  by|Jan 7, 2019

                                    A:  Yes, a charger is included.

                                    by|Nov 19, 2018
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                                      Q:why does it take so long to cut k copper 1"
                                      by|Nov 17, 2018
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                                      A:  It’s meant mainly to cut m type copper even when I cut type l it takes a little longer.. thicker pipe like k is going to be ever harder...

                                      by|Nov 24, 2018

                                        A:  It might be the blade needs to be changed.

                                        by|Nov 23, 2018

                                        A:  that is due to the blade rotational speed and jaw clamp pressure.

                                        by|Nov 18, 2018
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                                        Q:Would this work with flexible gas lines such as titeflex, or would the rubber outer layer cause issues?
                                        by|Oct 26, 2018
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                                        A:  I have not tried to use it on flexible gas lines, but don't think it would be an issue. The rotating head should cut through both layers.

                                        by|Oct 29, 2018

                                          A:  It won’t work it’s made for copper or metal will take longer to cut the metal out but it’s actually for copper You can try it but is not guarantee

                                          by|Oct 28, 2018

                                            A:  It doesn’t work with gas piping or any sort. Only works with copper.

                                            by|Oct 28, 2018

                                              A:  No. The tool is made for solid copper and aluminum lines.. it would tear the flex pipe versus cut it

                                              by|Oct 28, 2018

                                                A:  no

                                                by|Oct 26, 2018
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                                                  Q:Can i pay this with store credit?
                                                  by|Oct 23, 2018
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                                                  A:  No, you must trade your first borne child instead.

                                                  by|Jun 12, 2022
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                                                    A:  no store credit can not be used online

                                                    by|Feb 4, 2019

                                                      A:  hi I dont think you can pay with store credit if ordering online if product is in store then yes you can purchase it with store credit

                                                      by|Oct 27, 2018

                                                        A:  Yes

                                                        by|Oct 29, 2018

                                                          A:  check with your local HD

                                                          by|Oct 23, 2018

                                                            A:  yes you should be Home depot should be answering this question

                                                            by|Oct 24, 2018

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