The tubing cutter acts like a vise to hold the pipe to the blade that’s in the tool.
This line will be a guide as you cut into the pipe.
If the pipe doesn’t easily snap off, use the tubing cutter to make a clean cut through the pipe.
If the gap between the teeth is too large, the hacksaw will snag on the pipe.
You may need to spin the handle a lot if you’re using a thin pipe.
Avoid sawing in a backwards and forwards motion because you could damage the blade or make a ragged cut on the pipe.
Alternatively, you can cut a piece of sandpaper into a 1 in (2. 5 cm) by 5 in (13 cm) strip. Wrap it around the pipe and vigorously pull both ends of the sandpaper back and forth.
For example, for a small 1/2 inch (12 mm) pipe, buy a 1/2 inch (12 mm) autocut tool. Autocut tools come in 1/2 inch (12 mm), 3/4 inch (19 mm), and 1 inch (2. 5 cm) sizes.
The auto cut tool makes a clean, smooth cut, so you won’t need to clean the pipe before using it.
