Draper Ratchet Pipe Cutter - Tight spaces anyone?

Working in the plumbing trade, you often find yourself in very tight spaces. For a long time now I have always insisted that their must be a better way to cut copper pipes, but never really found a solution. The Draper Expert Ratchet Pipe Cutter was given to me to test and I must say that this piece of kit is pretty good.

I have been using this for about two weeks now, and found that as a general pipe cutter, it performs really well. When working with plenty of room, I still find myself using my regular cutters, but that could be just out of habit. Where these come into their own is in tight spaces. For example, when working in the corner of an airing cupboard, the cutter can be clamped onto the pipe, with the handle facing forward. Due to the ratchet system, it is really easier to keep the cutter rotating and the pipes can be cut really efficiently. It would be nice if this auto-tightened too, as the small tightening screw is a little fiddly at times.

Accuracy of the cuts are also a lot easier with this tool. Regular cutters often slip and you end up with an extra millimeter or two. With the Draper Ratchet Pipe Cutter it is easy to keep it still whilst doing the initial tightening, and the cut is more often than not, spot on. They are capable of cutting 6-23mm pipe and the build quality seems really good too, as though this will last a long long time. I will be sorry to see it leave my tool box. If you need a good pipe cutter, that is especially suited to awkward and tight space cutting, then this should be in your tool box. Draper have done a great job with this one.

For details of your nearest Draper stockist telephone 023 8049 4333, or visit www.draper.co.uk and click on "Find a Stockist".

Product: Draper Expert Ratchet Pipe Cutter (69731)
Price: £20.99 inc. VAT (you may well pay less if you visit a Draper stockist)
Supplied by: Draper Tools Limited
Contact: 023 8049 4333