conduit cutter

[marinesgt0411]

I thought these were againt code to cut conduit with

8600 Conduit Cutter

• Patented cutting wheel cuts clean and eliminates the need to debur the inside of the conduit Simple to use - just tighten the screw, turn the tool around the conduit, and snap the conduit in two Can cut conduit with wire inside without damaging the wire Heavy duty cast body for long life Large smooth spindle knob is easy to grip and doesn't hurt your hand Replaceable cutter wheel

Cat No.
UPC No.
Description
8600
11915
Length fully open: 8 1/4" (210 mm) Length fully closed: 7" (178 mm) Weight: 1.2 lb. (.55 kg) Cutting Capacity: Cuts 1/2" and 3/4" diameter EMT electrical conduit
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[Jim W in Tampa]

Cite the code number.Many think they are illegal but if used properly you wont do any damage.Never cut all the way thru.Snap it off.

 

[iwire]

This is as close as we get to a code rule.

358.28 Reaming and Threading.
(A) Reaming. All cut ends of EMT shall be reamed or otherwise finished to remove rough edges.

We use large pipe cutters on RMC often.

 

[peteo]

My copy of "Guidelines for Installing Steel Conduit/Tubing," available from the website http://www.steeltubeinstitute.org, says on page 9:

4.1.2 Cutting EMT​

Cut the EMT square using a hack saw or band saw.
Do not use roll-type tubing cutters.​

(NOTE: Roll-type cutters require reaming which flares
the wall of EMT, making fittings difficult to install.)​

A tool designed for the purpose is best for reaming
the inside of EMT.Where side cutter pliers or other
general tools are used, take special care not to flare
the ends.

It's so nice to have a reference. For my own take on this,
"My conductors are not going in that" or
"Whomever wrote that copy is nuts" or
"Thanks, just keep reading Greenlee ads while I find my hacksaw."​

 

[George Stolz]

I didn't quite get the "never cut all the way through" until I downloaded the PDF from Greenlee's website. There is a closeup picture there. That is pretty cool. I might need to snag one myself. Beats a hacksaw for a backup when the sawzall batteries are drained.

If the wheel holds up, maybe the sawzall can have a rest.

 

[peteo]

Here's another published training guideline, fromhttp://www.tpub.com/content/construction/14026/css/14026_157.htm

Thin-wall conduit (EMT) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) should be cut with a hacksaw because pipe cutters may flatten the end of the pipe. The pipe cutters also leave a ridge on the inside of the pipe that is hard to remove. There are tubing cutters made specifically for cutting EMT or PVC, but you need to be sure you have the right cutter for the job. When you are cutting conduit, use a vise to stabilize the conduit.

 

[pjg]

I have tried one of these tools- it doesn't leave the sharp edge like a traditonal pipe cutter ,but as I remember it does decrease the ID slightly.

 

[paul]

That's why they make these. They work like a charm.