Single Stroke/Spring-Loaded PVC Pipe Cutters: A spring-loaded cutter is suitable for cutting pipes of a variety of sizes. The benefit to using this style is that the spring can keep the tool open, and it offers better cutting strength. A spring-loaded handle is built for faster positioning and can perform single-stroke cuts.

Milwaukee pipe cutters are known for their high quality and durability. They are designed to make cutting through pipes a breeze, with features like ergonomic grips, hardened cutting wheels, and automatic feed systems. Whether you're working with copper, PVC, or other materials, Milwaukee pipe cutters can handle it all. There are plenty of one-handed PVC cutters on the market, but these Ginzors PVC pipe cutters are a great option for those on a tight budget. They can cut in one smooth motion on pipes up to 1.65 inches in diameter. Made from Japanese steel and featuring rubberized grips, this DIY tool is especially comfortable and reduces the likelihood of hand fatigue.Comparable tools of this quality, especially ones that include an extra blade, cost 2–4 times the cost of this one—or even more,” wrote a buyer. “This tool is well made (all metal) and cuts through ¾-inch PVC pipe like butter.” Specifications This tool is in a tight, three-way Milwaukee race with the auto copper tubing cutter and the installation driver as my new favorite tool (haha...like my children, I love all my tools "equally", just some better than others on certain days/jobs!) Your statutory consumer rights in case of product defects remain unaffected. These rights are not restricted by this guarantee and continue to be free of charge. Ratcheting PVC Pipe Cutters: A pipe cutter with a ratcheting mechanism uses ratchet drive technology to repeatedly apply pressure onto a blade that’s set against plastic. Place the blade on the pipe wall, squeeze the handles together, release the mechanism, and squeeze again. Repeat this process until the blade is all the way through the pipe. I'm very confident I will continue to get many, many years of use cutting PVC and other material,” wrote a customer. “Solid, smart design.” Another reviewer noted, “I used it to cut several pieces of ¾-inch PVC without issue. Very clean cuts.” Specifications

If you are cutting 2.5-inch steel pipe and need to get it done, you won't go wrong here,” wrote one reviewer. “Cuts like a champ, and I suspect it will last a long time as it seems to be quality made.” Another customer wrote, “This pipe cutter worked perfectly! Buy it if you need one! You'll never need another one. Heavy-duty and perfect cut! Easy to use.” Specifications Lifetime is defined as the period of time a tool can be expected to last under normal use and conditions. Also Available at: Walmart 9. Best Single-Stroke PVC Pipe Cutter—Ridgid PC-1375 ML Single-Stroke PVC and Tube CutterAvailable in 14 different size options, the DOMINOX pipe cutters have a triangular blade that creates cleaner cuts and less damage to plastic pipes. They’re extremely easy to use when cutting PVC pipe, implementing a ratcheting mechanism for minimal effort. For peace of mind, it has a latch for added safety when stored away. Since switching to well-made tools, my frustration has been reduced and the results produced have drastically improved,” wrote one plumbing professional. “This is a nice heavy tubing cutter that works as intended. I like the Ridgid brand and feel the added expense is well worth the investment.” Specifications Shoppers appreciate Ridgid for its heavy-duty, durable tools, and the brand’s PC-1375 single-stroke PVC pipe cutter is no exception. The mechanism can cut PVC pipe up to 1.37 inches with single stroke cuts as opposed to ones with ratchet drive technology. Made of aluminum construction, it goes beyond slicing PVC and is capable of cutting CPVC, PP, PEX, PE, and multilayer tubing, too. I carry these in my industrial maintenance bag,” wrote a buyer. “They are not the top of the line, but they do the job. The coating on the blade seems to help, and they are sharp.” Another reviewer explained, “I had to cut both PEX, and PVC pipes during the remodel of our kitchen and bathrooms. I was able to cut both without any problems.” Specifications