Here's Why I Like the AutoCut So Much | GOT2LEARN
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- čas přidán 10. 07. 2024
- I've been working with the General Pipe Cleaner AutoCut cutters and I really like them, just watch the video and you'll see why.
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Amazon affiliate links to all the products I used in this video:
AutoCut Pipe Cutter 1/2": amzn.to/2XlyqAn
AutoCut Pipe Cutter 3/4: amzn.to/2GZFrkf
Pencil reamer: amzn.to/2tBuhKW
All-in-one deburring tool (blue): amzn.to/2U3J1xu
RIDGID Autocutter + Handle: amzn.to/2FIdaN2
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Stuff I used in this video:
AutoCut Pipe Cutter 1/2": amzn.to/2XlyqAn
AutoCut Pipe Cutter 3/4: amzn.to/2GZFrkf
AutoCut 1/2" Ratchet Handle: amzn.to/2U61h9N
AutoCut 3/4" Ratchet Handle: amzn.to/2U60FRx
Ratcheting Handle 1/2": amzn.to/2WFQKmr
Pencil reamer: amzn.to/2tBuhKW
All-in-one deburring tool (blue): amzn.to/2U3J1xu
RIDGID Autocutter + Handle: amzn.to/2FIdaN2
clicked on Ratcheting handle link but no luck on Amazon - do want to purchase
They stopped making them I believe, sorry for the late reply.
@@Got2Learn I contacted General Pipe, and YES, they do still make the 1/2" and 3/4 " ratchet handles, but they do not sell direct to consumers. They suggested I buy them from The Cable Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Their number there is 800.257.7209 or 314.993.3099
Ohhh, awesomes thanks for the heads up!!
I love these cutters Julio. I have the 1/2 Lennox and the 3/4 Autocut. I prefer the Autocut design. Now I know how to change the cutting wheel thanks to your video. Keep the tips coming. Love your channel! Eddie.
Thanks Eddie, I really like them too, I wish I had found these earlier in my career :(
Excellent video. I appreciate the information. Wish I had seen this before a big job in close quarters!
Yeah they would of helped a lot, thx buddy!!
Love my AutoCutters, thanks for the recommendation!
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Great info as always.
thank you, yet another great video. I like all your videos.
Thank you so much Marco, really appreciated!
Nice, that is indeed a very nice pipe cutter. Nice addition to the tool box 👍
They sure are, makes it a lot easier in general to cut copper pipes. It's sad they don't make bigger sizes :(
The Auto Cutter's are my Favorite ones to work with, Great video bro 👍
Thx EJM, have a great day!
I really like those cutters too. I did not know they had a handle for them. Great video!
Now ya know :)
Thank you for all your useful information
My pleasure!
Been using them for around 20 years LOVE THIS TOOL👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
It's awesome right ?!!
Gotta get one of these! Great vid!
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Wow!! Thanks A Million!!!
love them great review enjoyed the video
Thx buddy, I love them too ;)
Thank you for the helpful information.😊
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Sold!!! thank you buddy
I bought a Milwaukee 3 pack with a case 1/2", 3/4", 1". They work well enough for me and I just started plumbing 5 weeks ago. The case also holds extra cutters and a reaming pen. All in all a very awesome product to have available because I can keep my cutters safe and organized in my tool bag.
Love those too!!
I have had both, and the Milwaukee are quite aggressive, and even brand new out of the package will crimp pipes as they cut.
the ratchet handles, are simply wonderful, they make things easier to do. in a tight spot.
Love em!
Thank you. Very nice tool.
Thx buddy ;)
Thank you for your cool videos and chanal.
My pleasure, have a great day ;)
Awesome
I am getting one of those
Thanks
Link in description box if you are looking for it.
Not bad cutters, but after 30.5 years of cutting cooper pipe. I bought the M12 pipe cutter tool from Milwaukee that thing works great for me. Good video.
I'll do a review of those one day, thx buddy ;)
I really need this
Great video! Great information for people
Thx A.G.G, appreciate your comment ;)
@@Got2Learn no problem man thanks for the follow on Instagram!!
My pleasure buddy ;)
Only reason I carry the adjustable is for TP pipe since it’s odd sizes
Once my Lennox set wears out I'll give these a try but I'm enjoying my m12 Milwaukee coppee cutter
The only difference between the Milwaukees and Autocuts is that the Milwaukee's don't have the closing door, so they tend to snag more on stuff, cheers bro!
Looks good, I like the ratchet feature too. I just hope they use quality plastic and not some junk that cracks apart after a couple years. Then again I'll never be doing enough plumbing in my life again that I'll have to to be buying more tools than I already have so I guess it doesn't really matter to me anyhow.
That's a test that only time will tell but it seems solid to the touch. I've read that a lot of people have been using these for a while without any problems if that could help ;)
Love them cutters been having mine for already six years
Good to hear, thx Flavio!
You are really thorough
Thanks buddy ;)
Hi, I’ve seen people cutting PEX with that general pipe cleaner cutter, is it good is it bad? It gives straight cut but not sure if it is good to use it for that 😅
They are pretty cool. Did you see the Ridgid 2in1 tubing . It does 3/4" and 1/2". Pretty good cutter. It was like $34 but we'll worth it🤘
It's cool but like anything else, the more parts, the more problems you might encounter in the long run
when I am replacing the self tapping screws, I turn them anti clockwise, gently and hear or feel a click, then I turn the screw in, so that it picks up on the original internal thread
I detect a french haccsent tabernac! Very nice video. Tanks. ;)
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I can never seem to get the pin out to change the blade so I have about 20 of these , I have gotten to where I just consider them a consumable on the job.
Also the leave a ridge on the outside of the pipe which eats up time on the job using a file to remove, and these cutters where only used on a small job once before the job I just did. just purchased the Milwaukee ones, and they do not leave a ridge but they take a little getting used to.
any tips on the ridge problem, like I said I don't think the blades have much use on them to be the problem.
The ridge problem I just deal wirh it, no escaping it with the autocuts.
is the 1/2" copper tube pipe 1/2" on the outside diameter, or 1/2" on the inside diameter on the copper tube, where I am it is named 15mm copper tube / pipe which is the outside diameter, with a wall thickness of 0.7mm, inside diameter 13.6mm for half hard temper.copper tube.
we have an equivalent tube cutter, but when I used it, it dented the wall of the copper tube a bit, which I did not like, this was years ago, so may have been improved ?
I was using imperial size copper tubse, when I first started plumbing, it was a heavier gauge then.
General RH12 1/2" Autocut Ratchet Handle,
General RH34 3/4" Autocut Ratchet Handle
General ATC12 1/2" Autocut Tubing Cutter
General Wire Spring ATC34 3/4-Inch AutoCut Pipe Tubing Cutter
General ATC1 1" Autocut Tubing Cutter
are good., if you have enough space between the tube, and the wall, it's a shame they don't make the pipe clips longer, and life would be easier, and more functional.
your videos, are great, well worth watching, thanks.
Hi can you make a video about hot water return line please
FYI you can get that 3 piece Lenox kit for $47 at Menards.
Good stuff
My pleasure man, glad you liked it, don't forget to subscribe and share, it helps a lot :)
For the sizing, do they cut 1/2 inch outer diameter pipe or internal diameter etc? Would be interested in using them in Australia
Should be able to do both as they are spring loaded but I am not 100% sure, here's the Amazon US link: amzn.to/3zFiaiM
Great video! The cheaper version (without the door) is $6.99 at harbor freight! 😁 Also, you said "pop in the shaft". I think I know who you were referring to there...🤣🤣
Lollllllll spoder
Do they still sell the "General Pipe Ratchet Handles"? Couldn't find them. thanks
Yeah, General Pipe Cleaners are having problems restocking their distributors, maybe we will see them one day soon! :(
Sold me! Thx!!!
YOU ROCK!!!! DVD:)
I have three of the Autocuts in my toolbox. 1/2", 3/4" and 1". They are great for all tube cutting, not just close quarter.
But, those are my back-ups. The tube cutter I use most is the Milwaukee M12 copper tube cutter. Cuts copper pipe up to 1" in about 6 seconds. I picked up a refurbished one a couple of years ago. It cost me 50 bucks for just the tool only. It takes a little time to get used to centering the tube within the rotating cutting assembly, but once you got that down, you 'll wonder why you ever cut tubes manually.
Have you used one, Julio? Just curious.
Anyway, everyone should have the Autocuts in their plumbing toolbox. Excellent tool!
Ya, I tried it a couple of times...it's freakin' noisy but it's darn quick though!!
what r the disadvantages of cutting with a grinder with metal disc ?. once you cut it, debur, clean it ...does it make any difference ? i am talking 1/2 or 3/4 copper pipe. yes you could cut at slight angle by mistake ..but the pipe is 1/2" into fitting anyways once soldered. thoughts ?
Pablo the reason is because it’s dumb
My thoughts are that in close and closed quarters, if the grinder cutting disc pinches and breaks it can and will do damage besides hurting you or even killing you. When using a grinder you should always have the guard installed and stand on the furthest side of the spinning disc. This is not possible under a sink or many other situations. This is my opinion, you do what you want , but remember if something serious happens to you, it is your family you are leaving behind. Check out some videos of grinder accidents, I believe you will use your grinder less often.
@Pablo - Several reasons -
1) A jagged cut edge makes it harder for the tube to slip into a fitting. You'd have to do more work sanding, filing etc just to get to the edge a tube cutter gives you.
2) An angled cut creates a weak point when seated into a fitting. Yes, even though it is a half inch into the fitting, the seal relies on that perfect edge from a tube cutter setting at the stop of the fitting.
And, if that isn't enough -
3) Microdust will be generated when using cutoff wheels on metals. It won't just flush out when the water is turned on. Like mini metal shavings, those copper dust particles would linger on rubber surfaces. Playing hell on the rubber washers and seats as they rub against each other when opening and closing. Not to mention clogging the faucet aerators.
@@MarcVette I agree with all your points BUT not every worker cares about the quality of the work they do. This is why I decided to point out the danger versus working properly and working like a slob.
Thanks
You are welcome buddy!!
Only problem I have with the auto cut is that it won't cut all the way through soft copper, my cheap Harbor Freight cutter cuts all the way through soft copper.
where do i buy a ratchet wrench for the 1/2" auto cut ?
They used to sell them on amazon but they stopped, I dunno where they sell tyem now, might wanna contact them.
I M H O the AutoCut is an excellent choice for the D i y er they're so easy to use & produce excellent results take so little room also relatively inexpensive 😊
Great video! Where do buy the ratchet handle? Do you have a link for it as well?
Thanks, they don't sell em anymore 🤦♂️
CZcams shows that you replied, but there's nothing there. Can you please provide the link again? Thanks
I bought one of 1/2 cutter for 3.00 Dollars in Florida USA.
Dead cheap and they are good.
I got the Milwaukee close quarter cutters and I hated them. Not because they were bad but because as an hvac tech we measure our copper pipes by outside diameter where plumbing measures inside diameter. I’ve come to realize all of those close quarter cutters are made for plumbing. I have to stick to the adjustable ones for now sadly
So will a 1 inch cut 7/8 and the 1/2 cut 3/8 ?
hey knipex man. nice vid. and nice knipex pliers wrench in your tool box. all u need now is a fluke 85 and u r golden.
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Do these cutters work on EMT pipes?
Probably!
These are great except for not making straight cuts. Not always a big deal for sweating, but having a decent right angle on the cut is valuable for lots of use cases. I've tried 5 of these and not one made a straight flush cut
Hmmm, never had that issue here, what did you do about it?
@@Got2Learn stopped using it :)
@@plsreleasethekraken fair enough!!! 😄
This is probably a stupid question but I would rather be safe than sorry. Can this be used on pvc pipe?
I think the blade isn't long enough to go through seeing its a lot thicker than copper...j
I have a 1 inch pipe to cut. Do they have in 1 inch??
They sure do, and plus, it's all metal :) Here's the affiliate link: amzn.to/2LWkQz3
Lol, I have called rigid and talked to the designers about making oval knobs on their small tubing cutter. I cant believe that they haven't changed the design.
It's a poor design, no idea why they do it like that.
why don´t you use the Milwaukee® M12™ Copper Tubing Cutter instead
Still old school ;)
Unfortunately the ratcheting handle looks like it's no longer available on Amazon.
Yes, I think they stopped making it, sucks.
How do you align the autocut to the cut mark?
With the center of the cutter ;)
@@Got2Learn thank you. I didn't know if there was an indicator or something as I never used one.
@@GodAlwaysWins some have an indicator but i'm guessing they cost more.
how can I find the handle from 0:14?
They don't sell it anymore.
I bought a 3/4 autocutter but it is deforming the copper to where I can't cut it completely ;_; the diameter looks like a triangle on one side but the other side only experienced a little deformity. Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
What kind of copper are you cutting?
@@Got2Learn I've never dealt with plumbing that much. I assume it's soft copper. It's the service line that goes to the house. I have a piece of it that curved to the right and then curved up into the crawl space.
@@brandonthompson9866 yeah I don't recommend using these on soft copper because they put a lot more pressure on the pipe than adjustable cutters, try it on some hard copper, it works like a charm.
Are they plastic? I know the Lennox are metal and seriously tough. I'm hesitant buying any plastic tools
Yes, the 1/2" and 3/4" are plastic. If you are the type to "throw" your cast iron pipe wrenches in your tool box, you might wanna get something made of metal ;)
Ive dropped my autocuts from 20 feet in the air off a high reach man lift and they still work great and nothing broken. Just make sure u keep them oiled just like any cutter they can get rusty inside and wheel can lock up
I find that these cutters make a small dent in the end of the pipe.
put a new blade in ;)
Do they not have 1inch ?
Yup!
@@Got2Learn so they don’t ?
@@Got2Learn if so can you send a link
www.amazon.com/General-Wire-ATC100-Copper-AutoCut/dp/B005TU0LRI/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=autocut+1%22&qid=1627358012&sr=8-3
@@Got2Learn ur the best !
AutoCut ratchet handle in the video is different than the one offered now
The one offered on Amazon you mean?
I have checked most of your videos and your link for the 1/2 inch of auto cut doesn't work. Give me a new affiliate link so that I can buy one.
Will do, thanks for the heads up!
It could be that right now, they have none for sale, i'll keep checking daily to see when they are available again, thanks again!
How much
Please check these links:
AutoCut Pipe Cutter 1/2": amzn.to/2XlyqAn
AutoCut Pipe Cutter 3/4: amzn.to/2GZFrkf
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C’est pas un plug ça? 😉
Un plug?
Un placement pour un tel produit comme mentionné au début de ton vidéo... Je niaisais, j’aime ton Channel beaucoup, merci pour toutes les infos!!! Thanks for all the info and yes I’m going to get one for my work, thanks again.
Ahhhhh scuse j'avait pas compris! Non c'est pas une plug du tout, juste mon opinion personel ;) merci Evan!!!
The newer open cutters are best, one in the thumbnail sucks
I prefer the closed ones.
This video sounds like propaganda after finding one major weakness: it is more likely to spiral than shear. Of course this happened at the most stressful moment possible: in a tight spot, the first time I tried to use it. Beware of videos that are long on praise and short on critical analysis.
You're cutter is making spirals??
Haha the "best" cutter... You compare the crapiest cutters you own with this piece of shit? That tool will say goodbye in notime.
Only thing i hate about them cutters is the giant fucking burra they leave