Milwaukee M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Brushless Threaded Rod Cutter Kit with 2.0 Ah Battery, Charger and Case

A great tool that is missing just a couple things. Ergonomically speaking, this unit is heavy overall, very off balanced as it is VERY top heavy. The handle is extremely fat. I’m a big guy and my hands feel small holding this unit. Cutting 1/4″ & 3/8″ zinc rod, no problem. 1/2″ is a real struggle and you will see the unit timeout every time cutting 1/2″. As far a burr-free; you can thread nuts on Cut-ends with force. Regardless, this is a time saving tool and despite the cons, I do recommend.

Milwaukee 2872-20 M18 Brushless Threaded Rod Cutter – This tool is fantastic at cutting threaded rod fast and cleanly”¦The tool has a reverse feature allowing the dies be opened without making the cut”¦Anyone installing threaded rod into concrete ceilings using drop in anchors to build unistrut conduit racks will love using this tool”¦No more wiggle and bounce using hand hacksaws, trying to balance bands with (1) hand while holding the threaded rod with the other hand and no more using a grinder which could leave a burr that must be filed off before nuts will thread onto the rod”¦This tool makes a clean bur free cut every time in approximately 3 seconds”¦This tool will cut ¼”-20, 3/8″-16 and ½”-13 as well as metric M6 x1 , M8 x 1.25, M10 x 1.5 and M12 x 1.75 plain or galvanized rod”¦This tool will also cut ¼”-20 and 3/8″-16 as well as M6 x 1, M8 x 1.25 and M10 x 1.5 stainless rod”¦I tested this tool cutting 3/8″-16 galvanized rod, the tool performed as indicated, intended and expected without any problems or issue…

If you cut a lot of threaded rod this tool will make your life easy! The Milwaukee Threaded Rod Cutter is a specialized tool for those working with course threaded rod. It uses a moving top die and a fixed bottom die to cut threaded rod in 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch diameters. When used properly, the resulting cut will be clean with no thread damage allowing a nut to spin on without hesitation.The kit included the cutter, 2.0 Ah battery, charger and a hard case. The cutter is heavy but it can be used both hand held and on a bench or flat surface. Changing between rod diameters requires the dies to be detached and rotated then reattached. This is performed with a 5mm Allen key which is attached to the tool. Unfortunately, the short side of the Allen key is longer than a normal Allen key and I found it would hit the tool when screwing in the bottom die. It would be so much easier to use if it was a tad shorter. In addition, I found the Allen key does not fit tightly in its mounting location and I am worried it might fall out and be lost.The trigger for the cutter must be held through the whole cycle (i.e.: no lock option). This lets you bump the trigger a few times to get the dies to hold the rod and make sure it is in the tool properly and then execute the full cut. Post cut it will cycle back to fully open and stop. The tool also features a reverse button in case there is a jam or some other reason to not finish the cut cycle. An LED light also shines on the cutting area for improved visibility. The dies of the tool support the following materials:Mild Steel:1/4″-203/8″-161/2″-13M6x1M8x1.25M10x1.5M12x1.75Stainless Steel:1/4″-203/8″-16M6x1M8x1.25M10x1.5

This M18 18 volt cordless brushless threaded rod cutter kit with battery, charger and case is a great tool for a person that works in basements or crawl spaces for making hangers for wiring, plumbing. You can cut very easily in between rafters and in tight spaces. You can get about 40 cuts in one battery charge. The cut is burr free so you don’t have to mess around trying to get the nut on, it goes right on. It cuts three different sizes of rods. It has a front facing cut surface, that provides the clearest line of cut of sight. It also lays horizontal for bench top use, LED light and a self contained allen wrench in the handle.

This is a sturdy, high quality time saver. Cuts threaded rod in the most common sizes. 1/4-20, 3/8-16, and 1/2-13. The replaceable cutting die is easily turned to change the size rod you are cutting. Most of these will probably be used on the most common 3/8 size. That’s why the die has two sets of 3/8 cutting sides. So you can wear one out and rotate the die before needing to replace. The only tool you need to rotate or change the dies is a hex wrench that comes with the tool and is stored on the tool. This makes nut ready cuts so you no longer need to cut the rod with a saw or grinder and then polish the edges to get a nut started. Just insert the rod, hold it straight and press a button. Ready to go. In the unlikely situation that the cutting head gets stuck, there is a reverse button you push. when the light comes on, just hit the trigger and the cutting head returns to open. There is even an LED light that helps to see the work piece. You can cut overhead after installation, or lay the tool on a flat surface for cutting. Tip-Hold your rod straight during the cut for 1/2″ to get a better nut ready cut. Typical Milwaukee high quality. Highly recommend.

This is a very specialized tool that does one thing, and that one thing it does very well. If you are in a trade where you need to cut allthread, this tool is a real time saver. It quickly and cleanly cuts the rod and I have noticed that the bottom piece almost always requires no filing to get a bolt to screw onto it. The top piece may require a little filing, but this is a world quicker than using a portaband or grinder. If you need to get close to an object, you can get approx 1 1/4″ away and still make the cut. It will cut rod up to 1/2″ thick, but the key is the threaded cutters that hold the allthread precisely to allow a cut that is clean and fast. It is quite heavy, as the brushless motor inside must be heavy duty to cut steel that quickly and cleanly. And of course the M18 lithium batteries (not included) will allow you to use it all day long without missing a beat.

Works great if you use it correctly.This is a heavy duty tool with an emphasis on heavy. It has feet and is designed to be used flat on a bench or on the floor. My comment on using it correctly is that there are very specific diameters and thread pitches this will work with.With the right threaded rod in the dies, it cuts in just a second or two, leaving a clean cut that allows you to put on a nut without having to fix the threads.I popped in some stock that wasn’t on the list and it did cut it, but smashed in some new threads within a 1/2 inch of the cut. If you cram the wrong stock in and jam the tool, it has a reverse mode so you can get the jaws back open. Read the manual!The dies are replaceable using the included Allen key so you should get a lot of mileage from this tool. Milwaukee gives you a case, a charger, and a 2 A/hr battery. I’d like a battery with more storage, but that would add substantial weight to the package.

This is a great tool.. I always thought it was a pain in the butt to cut threaded rod, you need a hacksaw, vise, file to smooth threads after you cut it. Even when you have a lot of rod to cut using a grinder with a cutting disc can be not only dangerous from the amount of sparks you send flying but a rotary tool can cause any other number of damages and dangers, This new tool is like a bolt cutter on steroids it cuts a few different size rods 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″ Mild Steel; 1/4″, 3/8″ Stainless Steel. It works like a charm, you just lay the rod in, make sure the threads are fit into the die, Press the button an snap,, Its done cleanly enough that no filing is required to get a nut back on after, See video below, (i filmed it in slow speed so you could see it work better) if you cut a lot of threaded rod, this is the tool for you. It cuts cleaner safer and faster. well worth the money, And to change the dies all you do is unscrew it with the allen wrench, turn it to the correct size and tighten the screws takes less than 2 minutes,,