Pipe Cutters

Pipe cutters help you make fast, clean, and square cuts on plumbing pipe without the mess of a saw. Whether you’re trimming copper for sweat fittings, sizing PEX for crimp rings, or cutting PVC for drain lines, a purpose-built cutter improves accuracy, reduces burrs, and supports leak-free joints. Shop options for copper, PEX, CPVC, PVC, stainless steel, and even cast iron to match your material and pipe diameter.

Common types include ratcheting PVC/PEX cutters for plastic, wheel-style tube cutters for copper and thin-wall stainless, mini and close-quarters cutters for tight spaces, telescoping and auto-feed models for repetitive work, and chain soil pipe cutters for cast iron. Many feature quick-adjust mechanisms, replaceable cutting wheels or blades, ergonomic grips, and integrated reamers for inside and outside deburring.

Choosing the right tool is straightforward:
- Confirm pipe material and outer diameter capacity.
- Pick the cutting mechanism: ratcheting for plastic speed, wheel-and-rotate for metal precision.
- Look for durable, replaceable blades/wheels and smooth adjustment.
- Consider one-handed operation, non-slip grips, and compact bodies for overhead or in-wall work.
- Check availability of spare wheels, blades, and springs to extend service life.

Practical usage tips:
- Mark the cut line and align the tool square to the pipe.
- Tighten incrementally and rotate; don’t over-crank a wheel cutter.
- Deburr after cutting to protect O-rings and ensure full seating in fittings.
- For plastic, ratchet steadily; avoid twisting that can oval the pipe.
- Lubricate cutting wheels for metal and replace dull edges to keep cuts clean.

Pipe cutters save time, reduce waste, and improve finish quality for both pros and DIYers. Browse tubing cutters, PVC pipe cutters, copper pipe cutters, mini tube cutters, and soil pipe cutters to outfit your plumbing toolkit and get reliable, repeatable results on every project.