Libraton PVC Cutter 1-5/8", PVC Pipe Cutter, Ratcheting PVC Cutter with Replacement Blade, Plastic Pipe Cutter, ABS Cutter for PVC, PEX PPR Plastic Pipes, Hoses and Plumbing Pipes

I bought these for a backyard fountain project. I had to cut a lot of 1 1/2” pvc pipe. They worked great! Blade is not as sharp now but still cuts nice…just needs a little more ummpf.

If your a plumber cutting tons of pipe a day, this tool is probably not heavy duty enough. However, if your just a DYI'er, who only needs to cut pipe once in a awhile its great IMO. I had zero problems at all with it cutting 1" and 1 1/2" pipe. Cuts were easy, clean and reasonably straight, better than I could have done with a hack saw or reciprocating saw. Also, no shaking of the pipe at all, like a saw would have done, as I had to cut a couple leaky joints out that were in place, I didn't want the whole pipe vibrating like crazy.

Cuts through PVC easily and cleanly. My only complaint is that it doesn't make a 90° cut. It's very slightly angled.

i did more than four hundred meeters of irigation system at my farm, this worked very good, nice cuts, still haven't changed the blade, got wet, a lot of soil on it, just washed it and still working , one of my favorites, no more saw cutting now

Great product! Recommend to everyone.

Old PVC pipe cutter's blade failed after about 15 cuts due to teeth that moves the blade failed.Decided to purchase this higher end replacement.This cutter had high reviews, so spent more money to get better toolFirst use was to make a couple cuts in 3/4" schedule 40 pvc tubingAfter just the second cut the tool failed.Operating the squeeze handle failed to close the bladeThis was exactly the same failure that my previous cutter had.Poor design, the cutter functions by moving a very thin blade by engaging teeth on back side to lever.The teeth wore down in the first use.After extensive research, it seems most PVC cutters use this same poor design. The cutter "gear" wears away with little use.Did not return because it was not worth the effort to drive to the closest drop off center, and determined othercutters, despite the price, were no better because of the similar poor design of the blade operation.Lots of better ways to cut PVC pipe: Hack saw, SawsAll, Skil Saw, Miter box, and Battery powered Cutting tools.Note: I purchase a lot through Amazon and have always been satisfied - first unsatisfactory experience.This product deserves my Rating of 1 Star

I watched the videos and advise everyone buying this tool to watch them too. The hints about how to manipulate the tool for small or soft pipe are worthwhile and while I didn't need the hint for cold weather (It was 93 degrees in the shade here when I tested it) I'm sure that the hint to heat up the pipe in cold weather with some hot water or other heat (blow dryer, heat gun) to keep it from shattering or splintering while cutting would be too. The thing I was most concerned about was whether I would have the hand strength to use it. I am over 72 years old, female and have disabling conditions in hands and arms that make them pretty weak. These cut without excessive force having to be applied to the handles. I discovered a couple "hints" myself (maybe people who work with PVC cutters know these things but this is my first time with cutters like these. I have struggled with hacksaws and sawsall, dremel tools, etc in the past and this was the easiest ever and best part, no electricity needed). First, work on a solid surface if possible. Lay the pipe down flat, and put the cutters around it. It is easier to make a perfect level right angle cut across the whole pipe. If you have to cut where you can't lay the pipe flat, take a couple seconds to make sure its at the right angle when you first engage the cutter edge and if not, adjust it then. Second, don't rush it. It will be quick enough, trust me. Don't rush the compression on the handles and don't try to use it like scissors on paper. Press the ratchet handles together slowly, and take a second or two between each cut to check your position and stability as well as that of the tool. That's about it. Very pleased so far. I have made about ten cuts on my project so far including two practice cuts. I got better at it. The tool does not feel loose or stressed and the cutter blade seems to be as sharp on each one, so far. I gave 3 stars for accuracy which may be unfair to the tool, because I had a few that were not perfectly even. But that just means that the tool doesn't quite do everything for you. I had a "learning curve" and I'm still on it. But there were NO burrs or splinters and no cuts that I could not use to fit into and glue the pipe and joiners up tight. If it fell apart today, I would still feel like I got my money's worth, frankly, it saved so much time and agita.

This cutter started out like a stud After 50 cuts of 1 1/2 to 2” pvc and poly pipe the cutters broke a tooth on the ratchet mechanism, was still able to use but 2” was a little harder to cut. However using it I noticed that the blade would not track straight so when I tried to account for the angle it would track the other way so had to use a hack saw to finish the cut to the proper length. With the tracking problem I set it aside and busted used the old faithful hacksaw. After 50 cuts of 1 1/2 to 2” pvc and poly pipe the cutters broke a tooth on the ratchet mechanism, was still able to use but 2” was a little harder to cut. I have not reach out for any help for the manufacture. Remember that this is just my experience. I am not a professional plumber