Thank you!! Replacing my shower mixer valve, I have pipe cutters, but no pex cutter. I was worried about crushing or burrs/melting with power tools etc.. but this is genius!! Ty again sir
I'm really glad you found my video helpful! It is great to hear. I also make solar videos. Been working on building an 80 KWh lithium battery pack. Hang around if that sounds interesting.
Also thanks for the video. I was having a terrible time getting pex to cut straight with my cutters. I felt like an idiot and was wondering if the copper cutter would work, but you've solved my problem. Thanks dude!
Thanks, man... I was trying to cut 1 inch pex with my pex cutter and it kept coming out at an angle. Used my pipe cutter as you recommend and they came out perfect!
I straighten the bend out of my PEX runs under warm-hot water first, as the curve that is almost always in the tube from when it was coiled is the main culprit for the frustrating cuts
I just tried this today and the tube cutter compressed the pex too much. maybe I dont know how to use a tube cutter properly, or I had a cheap cutter. However, I used the tube cutter to get a concentric line around the pex, marked it with a marker pen, and then used a utility knife to finish the cut - worked great! Thanks for the idea.
One thing that helps if using a PEX or PVC pipe cutter is to pull up a little on the end that's about to be cut off. What happens is that the blade cleaves (separates) the pipe, causing the angle. Pulling up "holds" the gap together until the bitter end and the cut is more perpendicular. The kind you rotate around can sometimes walk sideways on plastic, creating a mistake.
thanks, i'm repairing some plumbing in my home and wasn't sure if i could just use my copper pipe cutter to cut pex or not. looks like it should work fine. i understand it's time consuming if you're a pro or re-doing your entire home, but i've only gotta make two cuts, so not a big deal for me.
I can get straight cuts with a non ratcheting cutter using a table as a brace, but this will help me cut the extra off when I need to shorten halfway installed stuff.
I doubt a slight off-set is that big a deal (whatever "slight" is) but I noticed that my cuts was not perfect and I found this tip very helpful. Thanks taking the time to post this!...
It just drove me nuts when started using PEX as I purchased the kit with the crimpers and other tools and it came with other tubing cutter I showed I had a heck of time getting a good straight cut. Very annoying. Eventually one day I was just messing around and didn't have the cutter nearby but I had been working with copper and my pipe cutter was around and as a lark I grabbed it (I was tired and lazy) and tried it on the 1 1/4" PEX tubing and it worked perfectly! Perfectly straight to. Never used that other cutter on PEX anymore. Made things so much better. Now the world knows about the silly method and can skip buying the cutters that are on the isle with the PEX.
@@reedin9954 I stick to doing piping and plumbing work on the outside of walls, so have not had to solder yet (due to insurance over here they don't like to pay for stuff you have messed up yourself, so better safe than sorry in some cases).
I fully agree with you on that one. I'm often after the knowledge about something and even it costs me more in a few ways at times I feel I still got the better end of the bargain as I gained knowledge and experience which is something you can't buy.
Yep, it is the bigger sizes that give me the most trouble, especially like 1 1/4" PEX. Could never get it to cut straight until I figured out a pipe cutter could do PEX like anything else. Finally I could get a good clean cut and install the fittings properly.
I bought a Milwaukee Pex plier type cutter for pex_A and it cuts about 4 or 5 degrees off of 90 what a POS, I don't know how they could get that wrong. Will try a copper cutter as you mention.
That's what my husband uses! We have plumbing problems in this old place, so we have to do a lot of repairs sometimes. Still have a leak we can't find somewhere!
Does he use the PEX and the pipe cutter? PEX is a great plumbing solution. Very effective and easy to work with. Hope you find that leak. By the way did you find my email on the channel about page?
@@reedin9954 Yep, Pex and the pipe cutter! Well, I think he actually bought 2 pipe cutters. If you knew us, you'd understand why! LOL And omg... he still struggles with the plumbing. He's just not a great plumber! And no, no leak. We literally can't get to it. Like, it's in some place that a snake might fit if he contorted himself 15 ways. No clue how to get there. So, someday my ceiling might crash in. LOL I'm so dramatic. But it's really something I think about. Will look for your email! LOL I didn't even think to look there. I'm such a dunce sometimes!
@Anna Lea Brown - I have had that problem where a run goes in a direction I can't find a way to reach reasonably (not taking out walls and such) and ended up just cutting the line, capping it and running a feed to the location through a different path. It can be a total pain in the rear end but sometimes that is the best solution. I got your email. Thanks
Pex A is too soft for most pipe cutters but what you can do is go around it 2 or 3 times with a pipe cutter. That will make a guide line line. Take off the pipe cutter and now cut it with a regular pex cutter on that guide line and you will end up with a rather straight cut.
Give it a try, works awesome! Also, if using PEX-A (The really soft pex) just go around a few times with the pipe cutter to form a cut guide and then cut it with the pex cutter. The guide made by the pipe cutter will ensure you get a perfectly straight cut. Works awesome!
Thank you!! Replacing my shower mixer valve, I have pipe cutters, but no pex cutter. I was worried about crushing or burrs/melting with power tools etc.. but this is genius!! Ty again sir
You rock man! I bought specialty pex cutters that could NOT cut straight. Used the copper tubing cutter and got perfect ends!!!
I'm really glad you found my video helpful! It is great to hear.
I also make solar videos. Been working on building an 80 KWh lithium battery pack. Hang around if that sounds interesting.
Tried the copper pipe cutter minutes before watching your video. Right on point.works great but a little time consuming as you said.
The audio here is super clean! That wind screen on your mic works great.
Also thanks for the video. I was having a terrible time getting pex to cut straight with my cutters. I felt like an idiot and was wondering if the copper cutter would work, but you've solved my problem. Thanks dude!
This works well. You can also put on a pex ring or two and use it as a guide for the cutter, a bit of sized pvc pipe also works .
I have the AutoCut tool which is awesome and will now use on Pex , thanks for stopping me from wasting money on a Pex cutter !
Thanks, man... I was trying to cut 1 inch pex with my pex cutter and it kept coming out at an angle. Used my pipe cutter as you recommend and they came out perfect!
I am so glad stuck this one out. Great information
I straighten the bend out of my PEX runs under warm-hot water first, as the curve that is almost always in the tube from when it was coiled is the main culprit for the frustrating cuts
Thank you so much!! I regret ever buying the high dollar cutters. I appreciate this secret knowledge.
Omg I had that tool and it worked perfectly! Lol who knew 😊
I just tried this today and the tube cutter compressed the pex too much. maybe I dont know how to use a tube cutter properly, or I had a cheap cutter. However, I used the tube cutter to get a concentric line around the pex, marked it with a marker pen, and then used a utility knife to finish the cut - worked great! Thanks for the idea.
i think to do this properly you have to be patient and only tighten it maybe a quarter turn with each rotation, otherwise it will compress the pipe.
One thing that helps if using a PEX or PVC pipe cutter is to pull up a little on the end that's about to be cut off. What happens is that the blade cleaves (separates) the pipe, causing the angle. Pulling up "holds" the gap together until the bitter end and the cut is more perpendicular.
The kind you rotate around can sometimes walk sideways on plastic, creating a mistake.
Thank you..."pipe cutter." Great video.
i thought of the same thing but one made a video of it besides the silly video stuff ur the only 1 who made a video
Thank you! The simple things in life, just patience and time. I have a leak because an 'expert' fitted these not square. Thanks again. 👍
I use 1/2” pex in my Rv, so what size or brand of copper pipe fitter do you recommend I get? Great video. Thanka
thanks, i'm repairing some plumbing in my home and wasn't sure if i could just use my copper pipe cutter to cut pex or not. looks like it should work fine. i understand it's time consuming if you're a pro or re-doing your entire home, but i've only gotta make two cuts, so not a big deal for me.
I always thought pipe cutters were so cool!
They are a really ingenious invention
I can get straight cuts with a non ratcheting cutter using a table as a brace, but this will help me cut the extra off when I need to shorten halfway installed stuff.
I doubt a slight off-set is that big a deal (whatever "slight" is) but I noticed that my cuts was not perfect and I found this tip very helpful. Thanks taking the time to post this!...
Glad it helped you! I'm OCD as heck so the offset always bugged me.
@@reedin9954 dude we appreciate it, this is a thing of beauty
It matters a lot if you're using SharkBite fittings and you don't want it to leak.
I have a couple pipe cutters. They are great little items to have. Good video MOI.
It just drove me nuts when started using PEX as I purchased the kit with the crimpers and other tools and it came with other tubing cutter I showed I had a heck of time getting a good straight cut. Very annoying.
Eventually one day I was just messing around and didn't have the cutter nearby but I had been working with copper and my pipe cutter was around and as a lark I grabbed it (I was tired and lazy) and tried it on the 1 1/4" PEX tubing and it worked perfectly! Perfectly straight to. Never used that other cutter on PEX anymore. Made things so much better.
Now the world knows about the silly method and can skip buying the cutters that are on the isle with the PEX.
Thank you,working on a plumbing job now lol and I just bought a pipe cutter
I'm glad my video help you out! Good luck on your plumbing project!
Thanks for the tip it will come in very handy. But don't think it will be top secret anymore lol. Thanks for the share.
It is a good little tip plus you can have one tool for cutting PEX and copper. ;-)
Yeah I agree it might not be secret anymore. ;-)
Yes, these kick my butt every time
Hopefully this will help you out in the future.
@@reedin9954 i dont mess with pex often but when i do, its nice to not look like an idiot
Thanks for sharing! So far in my diy plumbing career I have only dealt with copper piping, but now I know how to cut pex hah!
Copper is great and I know how to do lovely solder joints on it. I like working with copper. It is just crazy expensive these days.
@@reedin9954 I stick to doing piping and plumbing work on the outside of walls, so have not had to solder yet (due to insurance over here they don't like to pay for stuff you have messed up yourself, so better safe than sorry in some cases).
I appreciate the theoretical story telling
Best advise ever
The last video I watched had a guy cutting per with a utility knife. I thought he was gonna cut into his thumb lol!
Woah! Yeah that sounds totally nuts. Seems like a great way to have to get stitches.
Pipe cutters are always good to have laying around.
I'm a big believer that a man should have lots of tools and use them! :-)
Learning and being able to do your own work is far better than paying someone else unless it is a critical issue.
I fully agree with you on that one. I'm often after the knowledge about something and even it costs me more in a few ways at times I feel I still got the better end of the bargain as I gained knowledge and experience which is something you can't buy.
Very good tip.
Glad you liked it! I always had trouble getting good clean cuts on PEX until I figured this out randomly one day.
Great!!!
just did some work in my camper- didn't have that problem maybe because it was the small size of pipe? take care
Yep, it is the bigger sizes that give me the most trouble, especially like 1 1/4" PEX. Could never get it to cut straight until I figured out a pipe cutter could do PEX like anything else. Finally I could get a good clean cut and install the fittings properly.
Brilliant
Glad you liked the little tip. Hope it helps you in the future.
Sweet!
Hello, Thank you for the video! Do I need to file down any burs when cutting Pex with this method? Thanks, Jim
Shouldn't need to worry about any burs
@@reedin9954 Thank you!
I bought a Milwaukee Pex plier type cutter for pex_A and it cuts about 4 or 5 degrees off of 90 what a POS, I don't know how they could get that wrong. Will try a copper cutter as you mention.
Wow, THANK YOU! :)
That's what my husband uses! We have plumbing problems in this old place, so we have to do a lot of repairs sometimes. Still have a leak we can't find somewhere!
Does he use the PEX and the pipe cutter?
PEX is a great plumbing solution. Very effective and easy to work with.
Hope you find that leak.
By the way did you find my email on the channel about page?
@@reedin9954 Yep, Pex and the pipe cutter! Well, I think he actually bought 2 pipe cutters. If you knew us, you'd understand why! LOL And omg... he still struggles with the plumbing. He's just not a great plumber! And no, no leak. We literally can't get to it. Like, it's in some place that a snake might fit if he contorted himself 15 ways. No clue how to get there. So, someday my ceiling might crash in. LOL I'm so dramatic. But it's really something I think about.
Will look for your email! LOL I didn't even think to look there. I'm such a dunce sometimes!
@Anna Lea Brown - I have had that problem where a run goes in a direction I can't find a way to reach reasonably (not taking out walls and such) and ended up just cutting the line, capping it and running a feed to the location through a different path. It can be a total pain in the rear end but sometimes that is the best solution.
I got your email. Thanks
Love it.
Great! Glad I could help!
When you move your wrist in a socket joint like motion, get about halfway down into your cut, aim straight and regular cut it.
? I wish I understood what you're trying to say.
Does this work as well on Pex A?
Pex A is too soft for most pipe cutters but what you can do is go around it 2 or 3 times with a pipe cutter.
That will make a guide line line.
Take off the pipe cutter and now cut it with a regular pex cutter on that guide line and you will end up with a rather straight cut.
@@reedin9954 Wow, thanks for the reply. You're awesome!
this will come in handy, but for now....my husband deals with it. lol - fresh here
Glad to have you join the little community here. I hope you enjoy all the odd ball videos
Are you an ASE certified master automotive technician?
Highest I went was an L1 and that was a long time ago. I just do wrenching for my own projects anymore.
Perfect cut every time 👍
Yep, good old standard pipe cutter. Those quick PEX cutters just give me heck every time I use them.
@@reedin9954 I do have a. Mini, and a much larger cutter never thought of using it on PEX
Give it a try, works awesome! Also, if using PEX-A (The really soft pex) just go around a few times with the pipe cutter to form a cut guide and then cut it with the pex cutter. The guide made by the pipe cutter will ensure you get a perfectly straight cut. Works awesome!
@@reedin9954 Exactly what I thought watching your video before to read this message,👍
6 minute video that could have been a TikTok. "Need straight cuts in pex? Use a pipe cutter." *fin*
What about for shark bite does it work?
Sure, it makes a straight edge
Been cutting PEX this way for may years. Plumber are always in a big hurry.
skip to 2:24
🙏🙏🙏
I use a paper cutter...
i found the same.
Great tip thank you 🛠⚙🗡💦💙💦🌞🥰
Hi Ria! Happy to help. How are things going for you this summer?
@@reedin9954 great, good is growing full force now🌱🌲🌳🌻2 month late start , ☔❄☃️🌧
That is very good. My garden is growing well finally as well. I have a video up about my keyhole garden if you want to see how it looks.
Lololol
Glad you laughed. I like putting some humor into the videos.
Now all you got to do is solder the pvc onto the brass fitting ... what?
Were you drunk when you wrote this? Such words were never said
@@reedin9954 Nope not drunk, but I did try the pipe cutter on pex and it worked pretty good, so thanks.
You’re not allowed to cut pex with pipe cutter. No. Will it work? Yes. But you’re not allowed. Noooo.
Put up or shut up. Cite the specific code that says so. Chapter & article
Great info but dude friggin get on with it!!!
Starts at 2:20
Cut the small talk. Get to the point.
People on youtube think we're here for their great personalities.
Dude, so much wasted time and nonsense getting to "use a pipe cutter" 6 minutes later?
Dude, make your own video then
I prefer wast 6 minutes and get a straight cut than wast PEX tubing!