Evolution of Manual Copper Cutters
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What happens here
The video then transitions to demonstrating older, manual methods of cutting copper pipe, starting with a standard tubing cutter, specifically a Ridgid model. The user places the copper pipe into the cutter, tightens the knob to apply pressure, rotates the cutter around the pipe, and repeatedly tightens and turns until the pipe is severed. Following this, a ratcheting tubing cutter, also a Ridgid model, is showcased. This tool allows the user to simply squeeze the handle to tighten the cutter and rotate it in short, ratcheting motions, making it slightly more convenient, especially in tight spaces. The ratcheting cutter is noted to handle pipes up to 1-1/4 inches.
Goal: Understand the operation and limitations of manual copper pipe cutters
Tools and materials
- Copper Pipe — The material being cut for demonstration
- Ridgid Ratcheting Tubing Cutter Ridgid — Manually cutting copper pipes with a ratcheting action, especially in tight spaces
- Ridgid Standard Tubing Cutter Ridgid — Manually cutting copper pipes by tightening and rotating