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Tube Cutters

By User:LPNalini @timeAndDate(1274226052) Okay, we'll need to do a bit of definition of terms here, so that you can be sure you're looking at the right wiki. When speaking of tube cutters, there are two things we may be speaking of: #Tube cutters used for plastic tubing are essentially a big pair of scissors, made out of a relatively hard metal. #The second type of tube cutter is the type used on metal tubing (not pipes, pipes and tubes are two different things; a pipe is much larger and more pressure resistant than a tube; hacksaws are your best bet for cutting large, thick pipes). This is a tool with a sharp wheel and an adjustable jaw grip which may be tightened onto the tube as the tool is spun around, progressively cutting deeper into the tube. The advantage of this latter toolis that it will evenly distribute pressure across the tube as it cuts and so will prevent the cut end of the tube from crimping or deforming. That's obviously pretty important if you mean to keep using your tube. A pair of tube cutting shears will almost always cause crimping in metal tubes (especially in soft metals like aluminum) and will probably make the tube useless in most situations. Conversely, the second type of tube cutter, the rotating kind, would not be effective for cutting plastic tubing.

The Best Tube Cutter Money can Buy

So what should you look for in a good tube cutter? * Actually, that information is somewhat subjective. * First, a cutter with readily available replacement cutting wheels is always good. ** These wheels do tend to abraid somewhat quickly, especially since it seems that they're never used just once but need to be employed throughout a project or not at all. ** I used to work on installing brake line, and there's a job that wears out cutter wheels faster than mechanics. * Next, try to consider what size tubing you intend to be cutting, and look for a cutter appropriately sized. ** Smaller cutters will simply not be large enough to fit wider diameter tubes. ** Meanwhile, using a cutter too large for the job means you'll have to be extra careful to avoid applying too much force when spinning the cutter. Too much force and you'll twist the tubing and have to start with a new piece again. * Finally, consider that in many situationsthere won't be much space to spin a large tool all the way around. ** For these cases, consider a close quarters tube cutter, which is simply a more compact tube cutter. *** The smaller the cutter, however, the less mechanical advantage you'll have when spinning it, making it harder to cut through stronger materials. ** Also consider a ratcheting tube cutter, which uses the same action as a ratcheting screw driver to limit the necessary range of motion.

Top Sellers

Here are some of the top selling tube cutters on the market today.

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