Pipe & Tubing Cutters

Pipe and tubing cutters are hand tools used to prepare pipe, tubing, and hose for plumbing, maintenance, installation, and repair work. This category includes cutters for plastic pipe and rubber hose, steel and cast iron pipe, soil pipe, and compatible copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, and other tubing, with options for tight spaces and a range of cutting diameters.

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  • Tube Cutter

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    Tube Cutter

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    $18.74

    This tube cutter is a handheld tool for professionals and maintenance teams who need to cut tubing as part of plumbing and tubing work.The cutter has a black finish and measures 2.81 inches wide, 3...

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Helpful Buying Guide

Choose a pipe or tubing cutter for the material, size, and workspace

The right cutter starts with the material being cut and its outside diameter or pipe size. Then compare the operating style, whether the job calls for access in a confined area, and features that support adjustment, clean cuts, or repeated work.

Visual Guide

Popular examples in this category

Manual Pipe Cutter, 3/4 in. to 2 in. CapacityManual Pipe Cutter, 3/4 in. to 2 in. CapacityWBB3183977Single-Stroke Plastic Pipe and Tubing Cutter, 1/8 to 1-3/8 in. CapacitySingle-Stroke Plastic Pipe and Tubing Cutter, 1/8 to 1-3/8 in. CapacityWBB328427Forged Steel Pipe Cutter, 1/8 in. to 2 in. CapacityForged Steel Pipe Cutter, 1/8 in. to 2 in. CapacityWBB3152657Close-Quarters Tubing Cutter, 3/16 in. to 15/16 in. CapacityClose-Quarters Tubing Cutter, 3/16 in. to 15/16 in. CapacityWBB329517
Use Cases

Prepare pipe and tubing for routine work

These hand tools support cutting tasks in plumbing, maintenance, installation, and repair. Available options cover pipe, tubing, and rubber hose across small tubing through larger soil pipe sizes.

How to Choose

Match capacity and material first

Confirm that the cutter’s listed range covers the pipe or tubing diameter. Select a cutter identified for the material at hand, such as plastic, rubber hose, steel, cast iron, soil pipe, stainless steel tubing, or compatible copper, aluminum, brass, and plastic tubing.

Applications

Consider access and cutting action

Close-quarters and precision designs suit tight-access tubing work. For plastic pipe and tubing, compare single-stroke, scissor-style, and ratchet-action tools; ratchet action helps reduce hand force for hard plastic materials.

Additional Info

Look for task-focused handling features

Depending on the cutter, useful features include quick adjustment, spring-loaded handles, measuring increments, quick-change or reversible blades, storage latches, reamers, grooved rollers, and adjustment knobs.

1/8 in.Smallest stated starting capacity

Several cutters begin at 1/8 in. for small pipe or tubing.

6 in.Largest stated capacity

The soil pipe cutter accommodates pipe up to 6 in.

3Plastic cutting actions

Single-stroke, ratchet-action, and scissor-style options are represented.

1/2 in.Marked grip spacing

Certain plastic cutters include quick-reference measurement increments.

Comparison Guide

Compare cutter types at a glance

Use this overview to narrow the available hand-tool styles by the material and working approach described for each type.

Cutter typeBest-matched materials or taskKey selection details
Plastic pipe and tubing cuttersPlastic pipe, tubing, and rubber hoseChoose single-stroke or scissor-style operation without ratcheting or twisting, or ratchet action to help reduce hand force on hard plastic.
Pipe and soil pipe cuttersSteel pipe, cast iron, or hub and no-hub soil pipeCompare the stated range: pipe cutters shown reach 2 in., while the soil pipe cutter covers 1-1/2 in. to 6 in.
Tubing cuttersCompatible copper, aluminum, brass, plastic, or stainless steel tubingConsider tight-access designs, adjustment controls, roller or bearing features, and a reamer where available.
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Start with material compatibility

Choose a cutter made for the workpiece

The products represented here are designed for different cutting tasks. Plastic pipe, tubing, and rubber hose cutters are offered in single-stroke, ratchet-action, and scissor-style configurations. Other options address steel pipe and cast iron, hub and no-hub soil pipe, stainless steel tubing, or compatible copper, aluminum, brass, and plastic tubing.

  • Use plastic and rubber cutting styles for the listed plastic pipe, tubing, and rubber hose tasks.
  • Choose a forged steel pipe cutter for steel pipe and cast iron within its stated range.
  • Select a soil pipe cutter for hub or no-hub soil pipe.
  • For small tubing, compare close-quarters, stainless steel, precision, and quick-adjustment cutter designs.
Verify size and workspace

Compare the cutting range with the job dimensions

Capacity varies substantially across the category. Small tubing cutters begin at 1/8 in. or 3/16 in., while the soil pipe cutter reaches 6 in. Confirm the stated capacity before selecting a tool. If room around the tube is limited, a close-quarters cutter or compact precision cutter may be the more appropriate style.

  • Small tubing capacities include ranges such as 3/16 in. to 15/16 in. and 1/8 in. to 1-1/8 in.
  • Plastic pipe and tubing options extend to 1-3/8 in., 1-5/8 in., or 2-3/8 in., depending on the tool.
  • General pipe cutters shown handle up to 2 in. in their stated ranges.
  • The soil pipe cutter covers 1-1/2 in. to 6 in. pipe.
Compare operation and finishing features

Select handling features that fit the task

For repeated plastic-pipe work, spring-loaded handles can help with positioning between cuts, while marked grips provide 1/2 in. increments for quick reference on certain models. Single-stroke and scissor-style cutters work without ratcheting or twisting. A ratchet-action cutter is intended to reduce hand force on hard plastic materials. For tubing work, features such as self-feeding cutter wheels, bearing-supported movement, or a foldaway reamer can support the cutting process and tube-end preparation.

  • Single-stroke and scissor-style cutters cut without ratcheting or twisting.
  • Ratchet action helps reduce hand force needed for hard plastic pipe and tubing.
  • A foldaway reamer removes inside burrs after cutting.
  • Quick-change and reversible blade designs support blade replacement when needed.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What should I check before choosing a pipe or tubing cutter?

Check the material being cut and verify that its diameter falls within the cutter’s stated capacity range.

Which cutters are intended for plastic pipe and rubber hose?

Single-stroke, ratchet-action, and scissor-style cutters are described for plastic pipe, tubing, and rubber hose.

What option is available for tight tubing work areas?

A close-quarters tubing cutter is designed for restricted work areas, and a precision tube cutter is intended for tight-access tubing work.

Which cutter has the largest listed capacity?

The soil pipe cutter has the largest listed range, accommodating hub and no-hub soil pipe from 1-1/2 in. to 6 in.

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