A basin wrench (also known as a sink wrench) is a plumbing tool with a long shaft that enables you to reach the tight or recessed spaces under the sink to loosen or tighten the threading nuts on a faucet, which can be very difficult to access with regular pliers or wrench. The basin wrench … Read more
A chain pipe cutter (also called a soil pipe cutter) is a type of pipe cutter that utilizes a chain to effectively cut pipes. How does a chain pipe cutter work? A chain pipe cutter works by using pressure created by a constricting chain. The process starts with the chain being wrapped around a pipe. Once the … Read more
A ratchet pipe cutter is a pipe cutter with a ratchet mechanism. This mechanism allows you to slowly close the pipe cutter blade around a pipe in order to cut it. Ratchet pipe cutters are useful because they allow you cut pipes without relying solely on grip strength. 2 inch pipes are relatively thick, and if you … Read more
A wheel pipe cutter (also known as a tubing cutter) is a circular-shaped pipe cutter that utilizes a cutter wheel to cut pipes. A wheel pipe cutter works by spinning around a pipe. The spinning motion allows the cutter wheel to cut the pipe with minimal effort. The wheel pipe cutter also has an adjustable knob that … Read more
A pipe cutter (also called a tube cutter) is a plumbing tool designed to cut pipes and tubing. Pipe cutters come in different shapes and sizes, and are often used by plumbers and other tradespeople. Pipe cutters are used for cutting pipes to ensure the correct pipe length for an installation. They are also used in situations … Read more
Maintaining your PVC pipe cutter blade is important, especially if you cut PVC pipes often. A dull blade will make cutting PVC pipes much more difficult, and will add unwanted complications. A damaged pipe cutter blade will need to be replaced before it can be used again. This guide will cover what you must know … Read more
An internal pipe cutter (also called inside pipe cutter) is a pipe cutter made for cutting pipes from the inside. Often made from heat-treated steel, inside pipe cutters contain a saw-toothed blade that attaches to a power drill similar to a drill bit. The electric drill spins the blade, allowing you to cut the inside of a … Read more
While a torque wrench is an essential component of any toolbox, using the best torque wrench will guarantee you the best results. Unlike adjustable wrenches, the design of torque wrenches prevents any over-tightening of both bolts and nuts. At the same time, torque wrenches are much easier to handle. You don’t have to use a … Read more