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Milwaukee Tool has launched a new M12 brushless copper tubing cutter, model 2479, which features increased cutting capacity.
The Milwaukee 2479 cordless copper tubing cutter can be used on Type K, L, and M copper pipes 1-1/4″ to 2″ (nominal), with diameters from 1-3/8″ to 2-1/8″.
It automatically adjusts to the size of the pipe.
The new larger diameter M12 copper tubing cutter is designed to eliminate the need for manual cutting and reducing user fatigue.
It can deliver over 100 cuts on a single charge when powered by a Milwaukee M12 XC 4Ah battery.
Milwaukee says the cutter produces quality, square cuts and benefits productivity by reducing the amount to deburr.
The cutting head rotates within the housing, and can be used with as little as 1.7″ of clearance.
From the product images, you can access pipes from the front or side.
Features & Specs
- Type K, L, M copper pipes
- 1-1/4″ – 2″ nominal cutting capacity
- 1-3/8″ – 2-1/8″ outer diameter capacity
- Automatic size adjustment
- Automatic “home” button
- Inline design for balance and control
- LED worklight
- View window for line of cut visibility
- 325 RPM (max)
- Brushless motor
Price: $399 (tool-only, 2479-20)
Discussion
Milwaukee says this is the first battery powered tool with the capacity to cut up to 2″ copper pipes. It joins its smaller sibling, the M12 2471 ($149 at Home Depot), which can cut copper pipes with 3/8″ to 1″ nominal diameters.
The new model, 2479, looks to offer similar functionality but with much greater cutting capacity; the 2479 picks up where the 2471 leaves off.
