PVC Cutting Tool

I tried my Uncle's. If you have to cut plastic pipe (square or round) this will make smooth, clean cuts. There's a ratcheting mechanism, so keep squeezing the handle until it cuts all the way through. You end up with a clean cut that is a perfect right angle to the length of the pipe. It can cut through pipes up to 1.5 inches across. It does a great job.... But, honestly, YOU REALLY DON'T NEED this tool. You can do an equally good cut using several methods that are cheaper and/or faster:: 1. A hacksaw and a miter box. 2. A regular wood saw with 12 TPI or higher. Again use it with a cheap miter box. 3. A chop saw with high-TPI blade (30 or more if you want a smooth cut) 4. A reciprocating saw, although it takes practice to get the cut really accurate. I'm not knocking the quality or performance of this tool. It's solid and performs well, but I can't recommend it as a necessary tool in most people's tool kits. You would probably only want this tool if you are a devoted tool collector or a plumber, and most plumbers are going to buy the power tool version of this tool.