Learn about a tool that will make cutting thread overhead straightforward with a burr-free end. No more carrying saws or having prefabricated rods too short to finish the job.
When securing cables overhead, you cannot have the excess dangling underneath. That is just a safety hazard waiting to happen. You would usually have to use a chop saw, a grinder, or a bandsaw to eliminate the excess. In a perfect world, you could plan how long you need the rod before installing it. But jobs are rarely ever so predictable. Sometimes, you might have to do things a little differently to get a job done.
That would mean having a grinder over your head to cut the rod and having sparks flying down on you from above. You could cut it to the length. Then, you must start over when you realize the rod is short. In situations like these, this is where Milwaukee’s M18 Brushless Threaded Rod Cutter comes in handy and can make your job easier.
What’s New
The first thing to note about this tool is the design. Weighing at only 8.7 lbs. while using the battery, it is light and will not cause strain when used overhead, which is where you will use this tool often. However, the Milwaukee 2872 Rod Cutter can also be used in a stationary position for prefabricated cutting by laying it on its side. With eleven inches, it takes less space than any saw, and most grinders would have to be used instead to get the same job done.
Unlike most other cutting machines, this device delivers clean, burr-free cuts. The rod cutter makes rods ready for threading nuts by hand in no time and can manage mild and stainless steels in many sizes. No matter the size or material, you can get a clean-cut prefabricated or overhead.
The Specs
The tool comes with a-sided upper and lower dies that rotate to fit the size of the rod. It can cut mild steel that is ¼,” ⅜,” or ½” thick. Also being able to cut stainless steel that is ¼” and ⅜” thick with ease.
As you are cutting, the tool also offers an LED light in your work area for a better cut line. Weighing only 8.7 lbs., this tool has use overhead and does not cause the user any strain. Then, with its flat top design, you can get the tool as close as possible to where the thread needs to be cut. It also has an onboard Allen key with storage for easy adjustments on your machine and an integrated lanyard hole to add a wrist strap for security.
Final Thoughts
Cutting threaded rods is a chore; when you must make cuts overhead and in an awkward position, it makes it dangerous. The Milwaukee M18 Brushless Threaded Rod Cutter will remove the hassle and ensure safety while increasing productivity.
Get this item as a kit or a bare tool. Be prepared to see this tool in March 2019.
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