Anyone who’s spent much time doing plumbing or pipe work knows that cutting the pipe is usually the easy part. Then comes cleaning up the edges, removing burrs, and making sure everything is ready for a proper connection. A handheld deburring tool works fine for the occasional repair, but when you’ve got dozens of pieces to prep, that extra work adds up. A cordless deburring tool can save quite a bit of effort, especially for plumbers, HVAC technicians, electricians, and contractors who deal with pipe and tubing every day.
With this limited-time deal we found at Amazon, the DeWalt 20V Cordless Pipe Prep Tool is on sale for $149, more than 30% off a top name brand tool. It’s a pretty specialized tool, but one that could earn its keep quickly if you’re regularly working with copper, PVC, CPVC, EMT, stainless steel, black iron, or other tubing. The tool handles both inside and outside deburring on nominal pipe sizes from 3/8-inch to 2-inch diameter, so you don’t need separate tools for cleaning up each edge. Note that the battery and charger are sold separately, which is worth keeping in mind if you’re not already using DeWalt’s 20V Max system.
Rare DealThe variable-speed switch and paddle trigger let you control how quickly the tool works, rather than relying on a single fixed speed for every material. DeWalt also uses rust-resistant blades, with a removable cutting blade for maintenance and dual finger-protection bumpers near the working end.
It’s compatible with DeWalt’s Tool Connect system, too, if you want to add the optional chip for tracking tools across jobsites. For the occasional DIY plumbing repair, a manual deburring tool will probably do the job just fine. But if you’re cutting and prepping pipes all day, spending $149 to take some of that repetitive work off your hands could make a lot of sense.
“I ordered this for my husband for work and he said that it works great,” said one satisfied shopper. “It is heavy-duty and really helps him get his job done quickly.”
“Works great, saves time and labor,” mentioned another happy buyer.
Deals We’re Loving
- DeWalt 20V Max Cordless Copper Tubing Cutter, $148 (was $219) at Amazon
- DeWalt 20V Max Cordless Plastic Tubing Cutter, $149 (was $202) at Amazon
- DeWalt 20V Max XR Pex Pipe Expander, $354 (was $449) at Amazon
Name brand tools rarely go on sale like this, so head over to Amazon’s site and pick up the DeWalt 20V Cordless Pipe Prep Tool for only $149 while it’s still on sale for 32% off.
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Andrew Koopman
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