Pipe & Tube Cutters

Choose quality pipe cutters to handle copper and steel

Whether youre plumbing your own home or working on commercial gas line, you need tough pipe cutters for success. Sears carries a wide range of cutters designed to handle a range of tasks. Inexpensive Mini Tubing cutters from Empire are ideal if you do occasional plumbing work on copper pipe. Contractors will prefer full-size pipe cutters from Craftsman or Superior Tool for large-volume copper pipe cutting. A Craftsman Ratcheting pipe cutter works well where space is tight, and the ratcheting operation reduces hand fatigue. Heavy-duty pipe cutters from Ivy Classic are the right tool for steel pipe up to 2 in. in diameter. The large handle on the tool gives you better leverage when tightening the grip. Where you cant fully rotate the tool, the rollers can be replaced by cutting wheels to be effective.

When installing steel pipe for water or gas, portable pipe threading machines are essential. Steel Dragon Tools, Ridgid and Bovidix make ratchet-style threaders with taps for all standard pipe sizes and thread configurations. The high-speed dies do the work quickly and effectively with the help of the adjustable ratchet arm. Pipe cutting oil from Sears will protect pipe threading machines and keep the taps sharp longer.

Having a durable, safe pair of wire cutters makes any wiring or cabling job go smoother. We carry a full range of cutting tools from Knipex with insulated handles to protect you from currents up to 1,000 volts. For installation, wire cutters work well on copper wire in all common gauges. Knipex wire strippers quickly remove the plastic housing, so you can make the connections. When removing wire or cable, dismantling knives or ratcheting cable cutters are a great choice. Diagonal cutters are very versatile. Theyre strong enough to cut 12-gauge wire as well as cat-5 and other grades of cable for residential and commercial use.

Our specialty plumbing tools category contains all the accessories you need for the job. A Rothenberger plumbers repair kit is handy for cutting and threading pipe for water and gas applications. It includes taps for all common pipe sizes up to 1  in. LA-CO thread compound makes connections easier and reduces the risk of leaks. We carry short lengths of standard steel, galvanized and copper pipe and fittings in all shapes and sizes for your next installation project. For noisy pipes, a mini-rester from Sioux Chief can eliminate the banging. With hundreds of specialty plumbing parts in our online catalog, youll find the right accessories for each project.

Rough wiring and plumbing requires special tools not found on most work benches. When you dont have the right tool for the work, we will. Ensure the success of your next home improvement project with quality tools and accessories from Sears.