Poly Tubing Cutter

A quick guide to making perfect cuts for leak-free fittings.

Step 1: Unlock the Tool
Squeeze the handles slightly to release tension, then unhook the metal safety clasp at the base of the handle so the spring-loaded jaws pop open.

Step 2: Position the Tubing
Place your poly tubing into the cradle of the lower jaw. Align the tubing so that the blade will come straight down at a perfect 90-degree angle to the pipe.

Step 3: Squeeze and Cut
Firmly squeeze the handles together in one smooth, continuous motion. Let the sharp stainless steel blade do the work; do not twist or tear the pipe as you cut.

Step 4: Lock for Storage
When finished, squeeze the handles completely closed and re-engage the metal safety clasp to protect the blade and your fingers while stored.

As I expand my garden this spring, why should I use the Poly Tubing Cutter instead of a pocket knife?
Using the Poly Tubing Cutter ensures a perfectly straight, 90-degree cut. Pocket knives leave jagged, angled edges that fail to seal correctly against fittings, causing severe leaks when you pressurize your spring system.

Many customers struggle with leaking compression fittings or Easy Loc fittings during spring startup simply because the tubing was cut unevenly the season prior. This inexpensive tool prevents those headaches.

What is the maximum size tubing the Poly Tubing Cutter can handle?
The Poly Tubing Cutter is designed to slice cleanly through flexible tubing up to 1 1/4 inches in outside diameter. This covers almost all residential and light-commercial poly mainline sizes.

Because the jaws open wide, you can easily use it to trim 1/4" micro tubing, standard 1/2" mainline, 3/4" mainline, and 1" poly runs with the exact same tool.

Can the Poly Tubing Cutter slice through rigid PVC pipe?
No, the Poly Tubing Cutter is intended only for flexible materials like polyethylene, rubber, and soft plastic. Attempting to cut rigid Schedule 40 PVC pipe will chip or ruin the blade.

If you need to cut rigid underground PVC manifolds, you must use a dedicated ratcheting PVC pipe cutter or a standard hacksaw.

How do I safely store the Poly Tubing Cutter when not in use?
Squeeze the handles of the Poly Tubing Cutter completely closed and flip the metal locking clasp over the handle base. This keeps the sharp blade safely enclosed for tool box storage.

Leaving the spring-loaded jaws open in a tool bucket is dangerous to your hands and exposes the precision stainless steel blade to unnecessary dulling and damage against other metal tools.