Plastic Pipe Cutter - PVC

[benjamming]

A thread by Pablo got me thinking about plastic pipe cutters & someone posted a link to McMaster-Carr.

The 2527A12 and 3691A43 aren't recommended for cutting Schedule 40 PVC pipe.
I like the looks of 8314A12 since it will cut Schedule 40 PVC pipe.
None of them will cut Schedule 80 but I don't have any pipe that thick.
All 3 are made in USA.
I thought this might be better than a hacksaw for plastic pipe repair around the house. One drawback on the 8314A12 is that it would require a fair amount of room to perform the cut on installed pipe.

Any other ideas or is this one a go?

 

[T-Bone]

Ben, I use all those types of cutters in the industrial plant where I work.

If only one tool, the traditional "pipe cutter" types like 8314A12 is recommended because it can also cut metal tubing. (Like copper, which is used all over some houses.) It's kind of slow for PVC but if only a few cuts it is A-OK.

The "lightweight" cutter like 3691A43 is used 99% for flexible tubing like vinyl, braided rubber, and polyethylene. In a pinch it can cut PVC but it's not the right tool for that.

We have "ratcheting" cutters for PVC that are used heavily. Good luck!

 

[FL_Rob]

Watch out though,cold/old pvc just love to crack where it's least accessible.3691a55 I've gone through many(Most got swiped by co-workers)and even larger versions,all can crack pipe.I always try to use a rotating cut.Very space restricted..there's always the wire saw.

 

[benjamming]

I ordered McMaster p/n 8314A12. It is a nice looking tool. Actually, it is Rothenberger item 7.0013 with 7.0014 plastic cutter. It's also made in USA.

It has cutter wheels available for copper (7.0007) & stainless (9.0007) as well but I didn't get those.