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Armored Cable and Flexible Metal Conduit Strippers

Strip armored cable, such as BX and MC cable, in addition to flexible metal conduit. Turn the crank to make a slit in the cable or conduit, then twist to remove the outer layer without damaging the wires inside or having to debur the ends. Strippers can cut at the end or middle of cable or conduit.

Strippers with a hand clamp hold your cable in place.

Strippers
For Armored Cable		For Wire Gauge		For Conduit							Replacement Blades
AWG	Type	Solid	Stranded	Trade Size	Type	Lg.	Material	Features		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
14/2-8/4	BX, HCF, MC	14-8	14-8	3/8	FMC	7 1/2"	Zinc	Hand Clamp	0000000	000000	2	0000000	000000
4/2-2/4	BX, HCF, MC	4-2	4-2	1/2, 3/4	FMC	7 1/2"	Zinc	Hand Clamp	0000000	00000	2	0000000	00000
4/2-2/4	BX, HCF, MC	4-2	4-2	1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/2	FMC	8"	Zinc	__	00000000	00000	2	00000000	00000

Armored Building Cable and Flexible-Conduit Cutters

Cut armored cable such as BX, HCF, and MC and flexible metal conduit. Operate these cutters with one hand.

Max. Dia.
Cable	Conduit	Overall Lg.	Jaw Material	Handle Material	Grip Material	Opening Style		Each
1/2"	1/2"	7 5/8"	Steel	Steel	Plastic	Manual	000000	000000

Compact Metal Tube and Conduit Cutters

Cutter

Cutter with Autofeed Wheel

A small swing radius lets you cut tubing in tight spaces. All have an enclosed adjustment screw to prevent damage from chips and debris.

Cutters with grooved rollers give clearance for cutting flared tube ends with little material loss.

Tighten the knob just once on cutters with an autofeed cutter wheel, and the wheel will automatically cut through the rest of the tubing.

Attach ratchet handles to cutters to control tube cutting in 10-degree increments. Use them to make precise cuts, even in tight spaces where hands don’t fit comfortably.

Cutters
	For OD													Replacement Cutting Wheels		Optional Ratchet Handles
For Use On	Min.	Max.	Lg.	Closed Lg.	Cutting Wheel Material	No. of Cutting Wheels	Material	Swing Radius	Number of Rollers	Roller Type	Features		Each		Each		Each
For Cutting Tubing, Thin-Wall Conduit (EMT)
Soft Copper, Hard Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Stainless Steel	1/8"	7/8"	2 5/8"	2 3/8"	Steel	1	Aluminum	1 1/2"	2	Grooved	__	00000000	000000	00000000	00000	000000	00
For Cutting Tubing, Thin-Wall Conduit (EMT), Medium-Wall Conduit (IMC), Thick-Wall Conduit (Rigid)
Soft Copper, Hard Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Steel	1/8"	5/8"	1 3/4"	1 3/4"	Steel	1	Aluminum	1 1/4"	2	Smooth	__	0000000	00000	0000000	0000	000000	00
Soft Copper, Hard Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Steel	3/16"	7/8"	2 1/4"	2 1/4"	Steel	1	Aluminum	1 11/16"	2	Grooved	__	0000000	00000	0000000	0000	000000	00
Soft Copper, Hard Copper, Brass, Aluminum	3/16"	15/16"	2 9/16"	2 1/4"	Steel	1	Steel	1 21/32"	2	Smooth	Autofeed Cutter Wheel	0000000	00000	00000000	0000	000000	00
Soft Copper, Hard Copper, Brass, Aluminum	1/4"	1 1/8"	3 5/16"	2 9/16"	Steel	1	Steel	2 1/8"	2	Grooved	Autofeed Cutter Wheel	0000000	00000	00000000	0000	0000000	000000
Soft Copper, Hard Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium	3/8"	1 1/8"	3 1/4"	2 11/16"	Steel	1	Aluminum	1 15/16"	2	Grooved	__	0000000	00000	000000	0000	000000	00

Combination Metal Tube and Conduit Cutters and Crimpers

After cutting, crimp tubing in preparation for making connections. Rollers have a groove for clearance to cut flared tube ends with little material loss. An enclosed adjustment screw prevents damage from chips and debris.

Cutters
	For OD												Replacement Cutting Wheels
For Use On	Min.	Max.	Lg.	Closed Lg.	Cutting Wheel Material	No. of Cutting Wheels	Material	Swing Radius	No. of Rollers	Roller Type		Each		Each
For Cutting Tubing, Thin-Wall Conduit (EMT), Medium-Wall Conduit (IMC)
Soft Copper, Brass, Aluminum	1/8"	1 1/8"	5"	5"	Steel	1	Aluminum	3 3/4"	2	Grooved	0000000	000000	00000000	00000

Quick-Adjusting Metal Tube and Conduit Cutters

An enclosed ratchet feed opens quickly to accept tubing and instantly slides to cutting position. These cutters have grooved rollers for clearance to cut flared tube ends with little material loss. The adjustment screw is enclosed to prevent damage from chips and debris.

Cutters
	For OD													Replacement Cutting Wheels
For Use On	Min.	Max.	Lg.	Closed Lg.	Cutting Wheel Material	No. of Cutting Wheels	Material	Swing Radius	No. of Rollers	Roller Type	Includes		Each		Each
For Cutting Tubing, Thin-Wall Conduit (EMT)
Soft Copper, Hard Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Steel	4"	6 5/8"	17"	13 1/2"	Steel	1	Aluminum	6 1/2"	2	Grooved	Replacement Cutting Wheel	000000	0000000	000000	000000
For Cutting Tubing, Thin-Wall Conduit (EMT), Medium-Wall Conduit (IMC), Thick-Wall Conduit (Rigid)
Soft Copper, Hard Copper, Brass, Aluminum	3/8"	2 5/8"	11 1/4"	8"	Steel	1	Aluminum	8"	4	Grooved	Replacement Cutting Wheel	000000	00000	0000000	0000
Soft Copper, Hard Copper, Brass, Aluminum	2"	4 1/8"	14 3/4"	11 1/2"	Steel	1	Aluminum	10 1/2"	2	Grooved	Replacement Cutting Wheel	000000	000000	0000000	00000

Smooth-Action Metal Tube and Conduit Cutters

Enclosed steel bearings guide the cutting blade to create smooth cuts—even after repeated use. All have grooved rollers for clearance to cut flared tube ends with little material loss. They have an enclosed adjustment screw to prevent damage from chips and debris.

Cutters
	For OD													Replacement Cutting Wheels
For Use On	Min.	Max.	Lg.	Closed Lg.	Cutting Wheel Material	Number of Cutting Wheels	Material	Swing Radius	Number of Rollers	Roller Type	Includes		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Each
For Cutting Medium-Wall Conduit (IMC), Thick-Wall Conduit (Rigid), Thin-Wall Conduit (EMT), Tubing
Soft Copper, Hard Copper, Brass, Aluminum	1/4"	1 5/8"	6"	6"	Steel	1	Chrome-Plated Aluminum	4 3/4"	2	Grooved	Fold-Away Deburring Reamer with File, Replacement Cutting Wheel	000000	000000	__	0000000	00000
Soft Copper, Brass, Aluminum	1/8"	1 1/8"	5"	5"	Steel	1	Chrome-Plated Aluminum	3 3/4"	2	Grooved	Fold-Away Deburring Reamer with File, Replacement Cutting Wheel	000000	00000	__	000000	0000
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Stainless Steel	1/8"	1 1/8"	5"	5"	Steel	1	Chrome-Plated Aluminum	3 3/4"	2	Grooved	Fold-Away Deburring Reamer with File, Replacement Cutting Wheel	00000000	00000	5	0000000	00000

Economy Metal Tube and Conduit Cutters

Rollers have a groove that provides clearance to cut flared tube ends with little material loss.

Cutters
	For OD											Replacement Cutting Wheels
For Use On	Min.	Max.	Lg.	Closed Lg.	Cutting Wheel Material	No. of Cutting Wheels	Material	No. of Rollers	Roller Type		Each		Each
For Cutting Tubing, Thin-Wall Conduit (EMT), Medium-Wall Conduit (IMC), Thick-Wall Conduit (Rigid)
Aluminum, Brass, Soft Copper, Hard Copper, Stainless Steel	1/4"	1 5/8"	8 1/2"	6 3/4"	Steel	1	Zinc	2	Grooved	0000000	000000	00000000	00000

Metal Tube and Conduit Cutters

Grooved roller provides clearance for cutting flared tube ends with little material loss.

Cutters
	For OD												Replacement Cutting Wheels
For Use On	Min.	Max.	Lg.	Closed Lg.	Cutting Wheel Material	No. of Cutting Wheels	Material	Swing Radius	Number of Rollers	Roller Type		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
For Cutting Tubing, Thin-Wall Conduit (EMT)
Soft Copper, Hard Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Steel	1/8"	1 3/16"	7"	5 3/4"	Steel	1	Zinc	8 5/8"	2	Grooved	00000000	000000	2	0000000	000000
Stainless Steel, Steel	1/8"	1 3/16"	7"	5 3/4"	Steel	1	Zinc	8 5/8"	2	Grooved	00000000	00000	5	0000000	00000
Soft Copper, Hard Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Stainless Steel	1/4"	1 3/8"	7 3/4"	6 1/4"	Steel	1	Aluminum	5 3/4"	2	Grooved	000000	00000	2	0000000	00000
Soft Copper, Hard Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Steel	1/2"	1 15/16"	9"	7"	Steel	1	Zinc	6 1/2"	2	Grooved	00000000	00000	2	0000000	00000
												Each			Each
For Cutting Tubing, Thin-Wall Conduit (EMT), Medium-Wall Conduit (IMC)
Soft Copper, Hard Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Steel	5/8"	2 1/8"	9 1/2"	7 1/2"	Steel	1	Aluminum	6 1/4"	2	Smooth	000000	00000	__	0000000	0000
Soft Copper, Hard Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Steel	1"	3 1/8"	12 1/2"	9 3/4"	Steel	1	Aluminum	10 5/8"	2	Smooth	000000	000000	__	0000000	00000
For Cutting Tubing, Thin-Wall Conduit (EMT), Medium-Wall Conduit (IMC), Thick-Wall Conduit (Rigid)
Soft Copper, Hard Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Steel	1/8"	1"	7"	5"	Steel	1	Aluminum	4 1/2"	2	Smooth	000000	00000	__	0000000	0000
Soft Copper, Hard Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Steel	3/16"	1 1/8"	7 1/2"	6"	Steel	1	Aluminum	5 1/4"	2	Smooth	000000	00000	__	0000000	0000

Electrical-Insulating Metal Tube and Conduit Cutters

An insulated handle protects against shock from accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These cutters are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505. They have grooved rollers that provide clearance to cut flared tube ends with little material loss.

	For OD
For Use On	Min.	Max.	Lg.	Closed Lg.	Cutting Wheel Material	No. of Cutting Wheels	Material	Swing Radius	No. of Rollers	Roller Type	Specifications Met		Each
For Cutting Tubing, Thin-Wall Conduit (EMT), Medium-Wall Conduit (IMC), Thick-Wall Conduit (Rigid)
Soft Copper, Hard Copper, Brass	1/8"	1 5/8"	5 3/4"	5 3/4"	Steel	1	Plastic	4 1/2"	2	Grooved	IEC 60900, ASTM F1505	0000000	0000000

Ratcheting Metal Tube and Conduit Cutters for Tight Spots

Ratchet action permits cutting in cramped areas.

Cutters
	For OD									Replacement Cutting Wheels		Optional Heavy Duty Cutting Wheels
For Use On	Min.	Max.	Lg.	Closed Lg.	Cutting Wheel Material	Material	Handle Material		Each		Each		Each
For Cutting Tubing, Thin-Wall Conduit (EMT), Medium-Wall Conduit (IMC)
Soft Copper, Hard Copper, Brass, Aluminum	1/8"	3/8"	4"	4"	Steel	Zinc	Plastic	0000000	000000	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
Soft Copper, Hard Copper, Brass, Aluminum	5/16"	1 1/8"	7"	7"	Steel	Zinc	Plastic	0000000	00000	0000000	0000	0000000	00000

Nonsparking Metal Tube and Conduit Cutters

Made of materials that are FM approved, these cutters satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present. They're also nonmagnetic.

Warning: Do not use these tools in direct contact with acetylene.

	For OD
For Use On	Min.	Max.	Lg.	Closed Lg.	Cutting Wheel Material	No. of Cutting Wheels	Material	Swing Radius	No. of Rollers	Roller Type	Includes	Specifications Met		Each
For Cutting Tubing, Thin-Wall Conduit (EMT)
Soft Copper, Hard Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel	1/8"	2"	17"	17"	Beryllium Copper	1	Aluminum-Bronze	17"	2	Smooth	Replacement Cutting Wheel	FM Approved	0000000	000000000

Economy Metal and Plastic Pipe Cutters

Turn this cutter 360° around a pipe to make a cut.

For OD		For Pipe Size
Min.	Max.	Min.	Max.	Lg.	Closed Lg.	Cutting Wheel Material	No. of Cutting Wheels	Material	No. of Handles		Each
For Use On Aluminum, Hard Copper, PVC, Soft Copper
1/4"	2 5/8"	1/16	2	12 1/4"	9 1/4"	Steel	1	Aluminum	1	00000000	000000

Straight-Handle Hacksaws for Tight Spaces

Hacksaw blades of any length fit this saw to make cuts in holes and tight spaces.

		Material
For Blade Lg.	Overall Lg.	Frame	Handle	Blade Replaceable	Includes		Each
10"	14 1/2"	Aluminum	Rubber	Yes	One 5-1/4" Carbon Steel Blade for Wood (10 Teeth per Inch) One 10" Lg. Carbon Steel Blade for Metal, and Plastic (24 Teeth per Inch)	000000	000000

Compact Hacksaws for Tight Spaces

Designed with a small frame and tapered nose, this saw makes cuts in tighter spots than standard hacksaws.

			Material
For Blade Lg.	Overall Lg.	Throat Dp.	Frame	Handle	Blade Replaceable	Includes		Each
6"	10 1/2"	3/4"-2"	Aluminum	Plastic	Yes	One 6” Lg. Carbon Steel Blade for Metal, Plastic, and Wood (32 Teeth per Inch)	0000000	000000

Replacement Blades (Pkg. of 3)

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Flush-Cut Hacksaws

The blade extends past the frame to make flush cuts. This saw holds hacksaw blades of any length.

			Material
For Blade Lg.	Overall Lg.	Throat Dp.	Frame	Handle	Blade Replaceable	Includes		Each
10"	10 3/4"	1 7/16"	Aluminum	Aluminum	Yes	One 10” Lg. Carbon Steel Blade with High-Speed Steel Teeth for Metal, Plastic, and Wood (24 Teeth per Inch)	0000000	00000

Light Duty Hacksaws

The plastic handle and included economy blade are good for light, general purpose cutting.

			Material
For Blade Lg.	Overall Lg.	Throat Dp.	Frame	Handle	Blade Replaceable	Includes		Each
10", 12"	17 1/2"	3 3/4"	Steel	Plastic	Yes	One 10” Lg. Carbon Steel Blade for Metal, Plastic, and Wood (24 Teeth per Inch)	000000	000000

Electrical-Insulating Hacksaws

An insulated handle and frame protect against shock from accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These hacksaws are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505.

			Material
For Blade Lg.	Overall Lg.	Throat Dp.	Frame	Handle	Blade Replaceable	Includes		Each
12"	18"	4"	Plastic	Plastic	Yes	One 12" Lg. Carbon Steel Blade for Metal, Plastic, and Wood (24 Teeth per Inch)	0000000	0000000

Nonsparking Hacksaws

Made of materials that are FM approved, these hacksaws have an aluminum-bronze frame and a beryllium copper blade. They satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present.

Warning: Do not use these tools in direct contact with acetylene.

			Material
For Blade Lg.	Overall Lg.	Throat Dp.	Frame	Handle	Blade Replaceable	Includes		Each
11 3/4"	21 1/4"	3 3/4"	Aluminum-Bronze	Plastic	Yes	One 11 3/4" Lg. Beryllium Copper Blade for Metal and Plastic (18 Teeth per Inch)	0000000	0000000

Replacement Blades

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Heavy Duty Hacksaws

Nonslip, cushioned grips on the handle and front end let you get a tight grip with two hands while cutting tough materials.

Saw with blade storage compartment lets you conveniently store additional blades in the frame.

			Material
For Blade Lg.	Overall Lg.	Throat Dp.	Frame	Handle	Blade Replaceable	Includes	Features		Each
12"	15 1/2"	4 1/2"	Aluminum	Plastic	Yes	One 12” Lg. Carbon Steel Blade with High-Speed Steel Teeth for Metal, Plastic, and Wood (24 Teeth per Inch)	__	0000000	000000
12"	16 1/2"	4 3/4"	Aluminum	Rubber	Yes	One 12” Lg. Carbon Steel Blade with High-Speed Steel Teeth for Metal, Plastic, and Wood (24 Teeth per Inch)	Blade Storage Compartment	0000000	00000

Deep-Cut Fret Saws for Tight Curves

This large-throat-depth saw makes deeper intricate cuts than standard hacksaws for tight curves.

			Material
For Blade Lg.	Overall Lg.	Throat Dp.	Frame	Handle	Blade Replaceable	Includes		Each
5"	11 1/4"	12 7/8"	Steel	Wood	Yes	One 5” Lg. Steel Blade for Metal and Wood (28 Teeth per Inch)	0000000	000000

Replacement Blades (Pkg. of 12)

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Coping Saws for Tight Curves

The narrow blade and deep frame allow you to make intricate cuts.

For Blade Lg.	Overall Lg.	Throat Dp.	Handle Material	Blade Replaceable	Includes		Each
6 1/2"	13"	4 3/4"	Plastic	Yes	One 6 1/2” Lg. Carbon Steel Blade for Plastic and Wood (15 Teeth per Inch)	000000	00000

Replacement Blades (Pkg. of 5)

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Air-Powered Hacksaws with Accidental Start-Up Prevention

A higher air consumption rating allows this saw to work in longer bursts and power through tougher materials than the light duty air-powered hacksaw. It cuts pipe, angle iron, and other structural shapes. An off switch prevents accidental startup.

Chain clamps attach the saw to pipe for demolition work.

Extension chains are for use with the chain clamp for 6"-12 3/4" dia. pipe.

Saw blade guide keeps the blade centered on the cutting area.

Saw

Saw
			Air Inlet										Replacement Blade
Stroke Lg.	No-Load Speed, strokes/min.	Recommended Operating Air Pressure, psi	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Gender	For Hose ID	Exhaust Location	Overall Lg.	Wt., lbs.	Includes		Each		Each
2 3/8"	0-330	87	3/4	NPT	Male	3/4"	Rear	18 3/4"	15.9	Two 12"-Lg. High-Speed Steel Blades for Metal (16 Teeth per Inch)	0000000	000000000	0000000	000000

Accessories

		Each
Chain Clamp for up to 6" Dia. Pipe	0000000	0000000
Chain Clamp for 6" to 12 3/4" Dia. Pipe	0000000	000000
Extension Chain for up to 17 5/16" Dia. Pipe	0000000	000000
Extension Chain for up to 24" Dia. Pipe	0000000	000000
Saw Blade Guide for up to 12 3/4" Dia. Pipe	0000000	000000

Optional Blades

				Material
Lg.	Wd.	Thick.	Teeth per Inch	Tooth	Body		Each
12"	1"	0.062"	12	High-Speed Steel	High-Speed Steel	0000000	000000
15 3/4"	1"	0.062"	16	High-Speed Steel	High-Speed Steel	0000000	00000
19 3/4"	1"	0.078"	14	High-Speed Steel	High-Speed Steel	0000000	00000
21"	1"	1/16"	12	High-Speed Steel	High-Speed Steel	0000000	00000
23 5/8"	1"	0.078"	14	High-Speed Steel	High-Speed Steel	0000000	00000
30"	1"	0.083"	12	High-Speed Steel	High-Speed Steel	0000000	00000

Lightweight Air-Powered Hacksaws

Half the weight of other air-powered hacksaws, this saw reduces fatigue during prolonged use. It can also be used under water, in oil, and in slurries. Use this saw to cut pipes, angle iron, and other structural shapes. It has a speed control valve.

			Air Inlet
Stroke Lg.	No-Load Speed, strokes/min.	Recommended Operating Air Pressure, psi	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Gender	For Hose ID	Exhaust Location	Overall Lg.	Wt., lbs.	Includes		Each
1 3/4"	0-1,200	90-110	1/4	NPT	Female	3/8"	Front	16"	6	Lubricating Oil; Metal Case; Ten 12"-Lg. Carbon Steel Blades with High-Speed Steel Teeth (18 Teeth per Inch)	000000	000000000

Replacement Blades (Pkg. of 5)

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