General Pipe Cleaners ATC34 3/4-Inch AutoCut Copper Tubing Cutter

I needed to cut a 3/4" copper line that goes vertically into the ground. The cut I was attempting to make was a few inches above a 90-degree elbow, which was about 12" below the ground. It was only about 5" away from the concrete foundation and there was a large bush with extensive roots in front of it, so enlarging the hole was not an option. I bought a cheaper version of this product (from a different manufacturer) without the hinged piece, and I was unable to clamp it onto the pipe. With any letup in force, it would pop off the pipe, and I was never able to get a cut started. Consequently, I was skeptical of this cutter, but since it completely enclosed the pipe, I decided to give it a try. Anyway, it worked! I was able to close the hinged piece and clamp it onto the pipe. Because of the position of the pipe, it was somewhat difficult to get enough leverage to turn the clamp, but with some effort, (probably around 8 complete rotations) it made a nice clean cut. While it is more money, I highly recommend this model over others without the hinged back piece that completely encloses the pipe. It is very difficult to get those other types to clamp onto the pipe.

Works great

These are the best pipe cutters I've found for working 1/2" or 3/4" copper water pipe in close quarters or tight spots. Just snap them on over the pipe and rotate till cut No need to adjust the cut as with other conventional cutters. Might take just a little longer than those cutters that have adjustment screws but if you can get one hand into the work space, you can get it cut.

Would recommend. Close end pipe cutters that will get into tight spaces. The blades had stayed sharp for a while for me and I work in the trade. Will probably pick up another soon. They're durable as well and had gotten rusty but work great.

I have been purchasing the 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch copper pipe cutters since they started making them. They work really well in tight spaces saving a lot of time and frustration. I would give them a five star if I hadn’t had a few of them over the years open/spread apart at the center seam causing the cutting wheel to off track.

Have not used my newest 3/4 " cutter but the 1/2" one I have worked very well in a very tight situation after having an issue pulling the old brass olive on a job where it was used 4 X.

I have both the 1/2 and 3/4, these are better designed than any other close quarter pipe I've seen. They just work

This little pipe cutter let me cut some copper pipe in extremely close quarters and the cuts were clean. Easy to use, the cutter shows the proper rotation direction on the cutter body. In one place that was particularly difficult for me to reach I used the optional ratchet handle to make access easier. Best copper pipe cutter I have ever used.

Best cutter on earth

I recently had to replace a water heater and the idiot plumber who installed it took off the supplied heat traps and went copper right into the threaded hot and cold connections. This caused a corrosion that eventually caused a leak. The rigid 34" copper was so close to the power vent that I had no room to use a traditional pipe cutter. With the AutoCut I easily had room to clamp it on and cut the pipes easily..

good and easy to use in tight area. Thanks

if you buy this, make sure you have a decent outer reamer to clean up the ridge that it leaves. otherwise you will be fighting and swearing to get fittings onto your new cuts. incredibly practical otherwise.

Great for tight spaces and self adjusting is nice too.