Reed Mfg RS1Q Ratchet Shears with Quick Change Blade - 1-1/4" IPS

Ratchet shears with hardened steel blades are ideal for cutting PE, PP, PEX and ABS pipe, along with Irrigation PVC/CPVC. Ratchet shears cut pipe used in gas, water, plumbing, and industrial applications. All ratchet shears’ blades can be easily sharpened or replaced, enhancing performance and saving money. These tools are not disposable and perform better, longer, and for less money over the tool’s lifetime.

• Ratchet Shears are ideal for cutting PE, PP, PEX, ABS pipe/tubing plus PVC irrigation lines.
• Can cut up to #10 Soft Copper Tracer Wire
• Ratchet action with 13-steps ensures smooth, reliable cuts while using less grip force.
• No tools required to quickly and easily remove the blade for replacement or resharpening.
• Blade quickly opens with the push of a lever.
• No exposed blade when fully open or fully closed; sharp edge fits within tool body.
• Tapped hole on side for attaching a grounding cable.
  
• Actual O.D. in:  1-1/4 nom. IPS
• Actual O.D. mm:  42
• Weight:  1 lb

Ratchet Shears are NOT RECOMMENDED to cut PVC or CPVC for solvent cement weld connections because hairline fractures may occur when cutting PVC or CPVC. Instead use Reed Quick Release™ Tubing Cutters.

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