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The Milwaukee M12 Copper Tubing Cutter comes in a durable case and is light weight and comfortable to hold. I was concerned that this tool would not be balanced due to the shape of the tool and where you hold it - I was wrong. It was well balanced and easy to operate. The rubber grip and bumpers help protect the tool and surfaces it is placed on. The trigger is well placed and large enough to accommodate two fingers.
The Copper Tubing Cutter is powered by a 12 volt Lithium-ion battery which is the BEST power source available. I'm a huge fan of the longer life, lightweight and consistently powerful battery life that Lithium-ion provides. Plus lithium-ion batteries are friendlier to the environment than the conventional NiCd battery. Lithium-ion batteries contain non-hazardous soft metals that are easier to dispose of than NiCd batteries.Milwaukee M12 cordless Copper tubing Cutter
Milwaukee is the leader in LITHIUM-ION technology, launching the first Li-Ion System in 2005 and the first backward compatible Li-Ion in 2006. Perfecting the formula in 2008, Milwaukee's LITHIUM-ION batteries are 65% lighter, 50% smaller and store more than 30% more power than "compact" NiCd batteries. They also feature a Fuel Gauge that lets you know when to recharge, making it faster and easier to scope projects and decrease downtime.
To combat on-site problems like bent/broken terminals, damaged clips and broken welds caused by use and abuse, Milwaukee LITHIUM-ION batteries are equipped with recessed terminals, slide pack dual clips and over-molded housing, and integrated welded frame and cell separators.
The shape of the Milwaukee M12 Copper Tubing Cutter made it very easy to get into tight spots to cut or remove pipe. On top off the tool is a Battery Fuel Gauge, which displays the remaining run-time, and also turns on a built-in LED Light, which illuminates the cutter and line of cut. The LED light illuminated the cutter and pipe extremely well.
According to Milwaukee, with a 12V LITHIUM-ION Battery and ultra efficient gearing, the 2471-22 performs up to 200 cuts on a single charge. A close quarter rotating head cuts installed copper tubing with as little as 1-½" of clearance.
The Milwaukee M12 Copper Tubing Cutter has two spaced steel rollers and an opposing cutter that spins at 500 RPM, the cutting mechanism cuts copper tubing up to 10X faster than conventional cutters and automatically adjusts diameter to cut through 3/8" -- 1" (½"-- 1-1/8" OD, Type K, L, and M). the adjustment was easy to do with just a flip of the switch and operating the trigger.
Milwaukee M12 cordless Copper tubing Cutter, Model # 2471-22
The Milwaukee M12 Copper Tubing Cutter has what looks like a "reverse" switch in front of the trigger. This switch is used to line the cutter up in order to slide the tool over a pipe. I flipped the switch and pressed the trigger to line the cutter up, then flip the switch to start cutting.
The in-line design offers greater reach and reduced wrist strain in confined spaces. The metal cutting head is corrosion and rust resistant, sealed for protection from water which is a good thing if your cutting into water pipes. Electronic overload protection and uni-body construction provide exceptional durability.
Features
12V LITHIUM-ION Battery for longer run-time
Close quarter rotating cutting head cuts pipe in confined spaces
Automatic adjustment from 3/8" -- 1" tubing
Auto locking drive mechanism delivers over 200 cuts per charge
Water resistant metal cutter head
Battery Fuel Gauge displays remaining run-time
Built-in LED Light illuminates line of cut.
Specifications:
RPM: 500
Total Weight: 3.2 lbsMilwaukee M12 cordless Copper tubing Cutter, Model # 2471-22
Total Length: 14"
Using the Milwaukee M12 Cordless Copper Tubing Cutter:
The Milwaukee M12 Copper Tubing Cutter, really worked great. It felt good in my hand and was very lite. The shape made it possible to get into tight spots to cut out or remove copper pipe. I cut some old pipe out of basement joists and it performed very well with surprising power and control.
I cut 1/2 and 3/4 type M and L and the cutter went through both types of pipe quickly and effortlessly. I made 23 cuts and the battery is still going strong. Five days later I made another 22 quick and clean cuts and still no noticeable battery drain.
