Milwaukee Tool has launched a new M12 brushless copper tubing cutter, model 2479, which features increased cutting capacity.
The Milwaukee 2479 cordless copper tubing cutter can be used on Type K, L, and M copper pipes 1-1/4″ to 2″ (nominal), with diameters from 1-3/8″ to 2-1/8″.
It automatically adjusts to the size of the pipe.
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The new larger diameter M12 copper tubing cutter is designed to eliminate the need for manual cutting and reducing user fatigue.
It can deliver over 100 cuts on a single charge when powered by a Milwaukee M12 XC 4Ah battery.
Milwaukee says the cutter produces quality, square cuts and benefits productivity by reducing the amount to deburr.
The cutting head rotates within the housing, and can be used with as little as 1.7″ of clearance.
From the product images, you can access pipes from the front or side.
Features & Specs
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- Type K, L, M copper pipes
- 1-1/4″ – 2″ nominal cutting capacity
- 1-3/8″ – 2-1/8″ outer diameter capacity
- Automatic size adjustment
- Automatic “home” button
- Inline design for balance and control
- LED worklight
- View window for line of cut visibility
- 325 RPM (max)
- Brushless motor
Price: $399 (tool-only, 2479-20)
Discussion
Milwaukee says this is the first battery powered tool with the capacity to cut up to 2″ copper pipes. It joins its smaller sibling, the M12 2471 ($149 at Home Depot), which can cut copper pipes with 3/8″ to 1″ nominal diameters.
The new model, 2479, looks to offer similar functionality but with much greater cutting capacity; the 2479 picks up where the 2471 leaves off.
A
It’d be nice if we could get the inox one in Europe. That one cuts stainless as well. I wonder if just buying the blades for the one in Europe would fit on the American one?
fred
I’m hoping that this is better than the old 2471. We bought (2009) a few of those to try in our (non-union shop part) plumbing business. I recall that first reactions were positive – so we bought more. Then we heard all manner of gripes about tool failures, incomplete cuts, not working on smaller sizes – and soon I recall that most of the ones we bought ended up sitting in the workout center rather than the trucks. Like a lot of new items -it may be wise to let others try them out as early adopters – then maybe their comments will inform your buying decisions and/or provide feedback that will be taken to heart by the manufacturer resulting in a better product next time.
James
Sage.
Trevoryyc
A bigger version of this for use on the various types of 3″ and 4″ PVC pipe that cuts AND bevels at the same time would certainly save me a lot of time.
James
Whoa. I use the Reed chamfer tool on the drill and it works well (2” and smaller) but something that knocked off both the cut and the chamfer simultaneously…..
For 3”+, I use the angle grinder, but curious what other people find works best. I can’t imagine the PVC dust the grinder throws is healthy.
James
Reed PFEB250 is the model I have.
James
Oops PDEB250. Sorry Stuart.
Trevoryyc
I have the Reed tool that goes on a die grinder. It works well when laying gasketed PVC sewer lines, but the pipe does need to be held down, so it can be difficult when trying to bevel short pieces.
In my imagination something with the shape/format like the 5″ Underground Cable Cutter that could cut and bevel at the same time would be useful when you’re down in the trench.
fred
Introduced after my time in the business, but I wonder how effective the Reed “Bevel Boss” is. It only does the beveling part – but It seems that they make one that can be attached to a Dewalt cordless die grinder:
https://www.acmetools.com/reed-mfg-bevel-boss-cordless-pipe-beveler-bare-tool-04658/757033046580.html
or to a Milwaukee:
https://edmondsonsupply.com/products/reed-mfg-bevel-boss%E2%84%A2-cordless-pipe-beveler-kit-milwaukee-custom-bundle
probably others as well.
James
I considered this but ended up going with the cone type which sits in my standard drill chuck. I was at the Reed booth in Toronto a few weeks ago at the HVAC show and they have some great simple tools.
fred
Reed – along with Wheeler-Rex are still both made in America (mostly I guess) alternatives to the other better known American brand (Ridgid – Emerson). Ridgid has a much bigger market presence – especially since Emerson licensed the brand name to Home Depot for use on other-than plumbing tools.
Peter
Tried the link to the smaller one at Home Depot and I get an access denied message.
Stuart
I tested it on desktop and mobile without issue. If you need to search manually, it’s model 2471-20.
Big Richard
Try this – https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M12-12V-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Copper-Tubing-Cutter-Tool-Only-2471-20/202196530
Mnoswad
Stu, did you talk about the new m12 circular saw redesign yet?
Stuart
No – that one’s next.
Kingsley
I bought one of the older ones and took it back. It crimps the end of pipe, just like a manual cutter.
Thus it still requires reeming to prevent turbulence inside the pipe.
fred
I would think that any cutter that uses a wheel pressing in from the outside of pipe or tubing would produce some sort of inside deformation or burr. My thought is that it is always a good idea to ream the cut surfaces whenever practical.
Internal pipe cutters = that press their cutting wheels outward from the inside of the pipe – might not produce an internal burr. The old Ridgid 102 for 1/2 inch copper tubing/pipe is sort of what I’m thinking about:
https://cdn2.ridgid.com/resources/media?key=e462fcee-7653-40f7-b7dc-29ab28e7ba50&languageCode=en&type=document
It is no longer made.
The Ridgid 108 (1-handle) and 109 (2-handle)- for larger sizes – are still available with both metal and plastic cutting wheels. These find use mostly for floor and shower drain trimming.
https://www.zoro.com/ridgid-cutter-109-internal-tube-109/i/G4234706/?q=g4234706
Billplumbs80
Portaband is the only way.
Eric R Knight
When I first saw this butt ugly monstrosity I had to double check the date and make sure it wasn’t April fools. That being said, I have the m12 copper cutters and love them. Some gripes, but I use them a few times a week and consider them a major time saver.