Today Ridgid announced a new cutting tool specifically designed for 1-1/4” & 1-1/2” thin-walled PVC that cuts and deburrs simultaneously. The new cutter features a handy view window which makes this inexpensive cutting tool look to be very accurate. Below is the official Ridgid verbiage and a nice video which further explains the new product and how to use it.
Building upon its proud heritage of delivering the most innovative tools in the market, RIDGID is proud to announce the availability of the P-TEC 2550 Tailpiece Extension Cutter 34943 ($18.08, Ohio Power Tool). The P-TEC is the first cutter of its kind that provides the hassle free ability to execute a clean, fast, and straight cut on thin-walled plastic tube. The P-TEC can be used on polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and thin-walled PVC disposer kits, tailpieces, and wall tubes of two standard sizes: 1-1/4" and 1-1/2" OD; both sizes with the same tool.
– Clean Automatic Deburring – The cut produces only a fine strand of plastic as opposed to the fuzz around the cut of a hacksaw. No need for a second tool to deburr, as it automatically deburrs in parallel to cutting action.
– Automatic Beveling – Allows for immediate, easy joining to other sink drain pieces.
– Fast Cut – On average six rotations to complete one cut, 4X faster than a hacksaw.
– Straight Cut – Easy-view windows ensure a straight cut on the marked pipe every time.
To see the new P-TEC 2550 Tailpiece Extension Cutter in action, see the video below:
