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Looking for a good set of tubing cutters
Hi folks,
I'm looking for a good set of tubing cutters - a regular-sized one for standard pipe cutting (mostly 1/2", but sometimes all the way up to 1-1/4") and also occaisionally for cutting electrical conduit (1/2" EMT), and a "midget" cutter for cutting narrow tubing and (more importantly) for cutting in cramped quarters, such as under a sink or (almost) against a wall, where a full-size cutter would not fit (I hate mini-hacksaws :mad:). Does anyone recommend any particular brand/model? I'm willing to pay more to get a better cutter, provided that the difference in quality is worth the difference in price. Any suggestions? A friend of mine recommended getting RIDGID (in fact he is such a fan of RIDGID that he claims any other brand is not worth the money, even if it's a good price). The RIDGID cutters are quite pricey, to say the least. Are they worth it? Or does anyone have a better idea? Currently I have a midget cutter that I bought in Lowe's for about $9 from some brand called "Superior Tool" (is that a decent brand?). I'm not very happy with it, considering that the blade seems to have worn down in no time at all. Or am I simply overestimating how long the blade is supposed to last before requiring replacement? |
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Hey Moshie,
If you're asking what the pros use let me give you a rundown. Ridgid #103 Mini cutters to 5/8ths" " # 15 " to 1 1/8th." to 1 1/8th." # 20 " to 2 1/8th" # 20 "good set" I gave you the best. I can't comment on the midget cutters that you bought because I've never used anything but Ridged. Regards, Tom |
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