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Bend Your Own Brake Lines Tubing Cutter

Though cheap tubing cutters are available, they don't have proper handles and require extra twisting effort to make cuts. This used one cost us $10 at a swap meet. Its long handle and knob adjuster make cutting a breeze. Watch out for inferior metallurgy on cheap imports. Even thin-wall steel tubing can chip and dull their cutting wheels. They don't last long.
Bending Stainless Steel Tubing - Bend Your Own Brake Lines

Though cheap tubing cutters are available, they don't have proper handles and require extra twisting effort to make cuts. This used one cost us $10 at a swap meet. Its long handle and knob adjuster make cutting a breeze. Watch out for inferior metallurgy on cheap imports. Even thin-wall steel tubing can chip and dull their cutting wheels. They don't last long.  View Related Article