Adjustable Mini Tube Cutter(1/8inch-7/8inch)
Key Specifications
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Cutting Capacity: 3mm to 22mm (standard metric) or 1/8" to 7/8" OD (Outer Diameter).
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Material Compatibility: Best for soft metals like copper, brass, and aluminum, as well as thin-walled steel and plastic (PVC/PEX) tubing.
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Construction: Typically features a rugged zinc alloy or steel die-cast body with a hardened steel cutting wheel.
Main Features
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Compact Design: The small "swing radius" allows it to rotate around a pipe even in cramped quarters (like under a sink or inside a wall).
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Knurled Adjustment Knob: The black textured knob allows for easy, one-handed tightening to increase cutting pressure.
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Grooved Rollers: The two rollers opposite the blade often have grooves, which help stabilize the pipe and allow for "close-to-flare" cuts (cutting very close to the end of a flared pipe).
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Precision Cutting: Produces a clean, square cut that is much easier to join than a cut made with a hacksaw.
How to Use It
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Position: Place the tube between the two rollers and the cutting wheel.
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Tighten: Turn the knurled knob until the wheel lightly touches the tube.
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Rotate: Rotate the tool around the pipe one full circle to create a "score" line.
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Adjust & Repeat: Tighten the knob slightly (about a 1/4 turn) and rotate again. Repeat this process until the blade cuts all the way through the pipe.