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[–] modus@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Hey, totally unrelated, but how does one cut copper pipes mounted close to the wall?

[–] SirSamuel@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Oh, I should clarify, "the trades" isn't exclusively plumbing. I can sweat pipes and lay out a house but I'm no expert

That being said I always used a little stubby cutter for pipes close to walls

There's other designs, including ratcheting ones that look so much easier than what I used

[–] Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

"Oscillating cutters" are good for close cuts in tight spaces.

[–] modus@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

Cool. I saw those at the store when buying drill bits. Didn't know what they were. Thanks.

[–] CascadianGiraffe@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

There's a tool that attaches to your drill or impact driver. Kinda expensive, but when you NEED it, it's worth every penny.

[–] modus@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

So throw money at it. Got it. ;) Thanks.

[–] CascadianGiraffe@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Its a big part of why plumbers cost money. Like the auto shop guys, a lot of money gets spent on tools that get used maybe once or twice a year, sometimes less. But you must own them to do the work.