Description
For tradies who want clean, square cuts without the muck-around.
Mastercool’s heavy-duty tube cutters (models 70033, 70035 and 70037) give HVAC & refrigeration techs fast, accurate cuts across copper, aluminium, brass and thin-wall stainless. Built tough, they’re a fair dinkum upgrade to the cheapies that slip and chew pipe.
Key Features & Trade Benefits
- Carbide steel cutting wheel — bites cleanly into copper and thin-wall stainless for square, repeatable cuts that reduce rework.
- Flare cut-off roller grooves — salvage more tube for re-flaring and avoid extra joins on service calls.
- Triple-chrome plated body — corrosion resistance for coastal and plantroom work; lasts longer in Aussie conditions.
- Retractable reamer + spare wheel (70033/70035) — deburr on the spot and keep cutting if a wheel chips.
- Sliding ratchet drive (70037) — easy cutting on large diameters in tight plantrooms without over-torquing your wrist.
- Size coverage from 1/8″ to 2-5/8″ O.D. — pick the cutter that matches the job and get it done first time.
Why This Product Matters
Real-world scenario: you’re up on a roof in 40-degree heat cutting 1-5/8″ suction on a split — last thing you need is a wobbly wheel and a burred edge. These Mastercool cutters track straight, bite fast and leave you with a clean face for a leak-free flare. Too easy. If you’re building out your kit, you can also browse our tube cutters category for alternatives.
Pro Tip
Score the tube light and even for the first two turns, then tighten a fraction each rotation — you’ll keep the cut square and extend wheel life. Add a dab of cutting fluid on stainless. She’ll be right.
Compatibility & System Info
- Materials: Hard/soft copper, aluminium, brass, thin-wall steel & thin-wall stainless.
- Model ranges: 70033 (1/8″–1-1/8″ O.D. / 3–28 mm), 70035 (1/4″–1-5/8″ O.D. / 6–40 mm), 70037 (1/4″–2-5/8″ O.D. / 6–67 mm).
- Use cases: Refrigeration line set installs, retrofits, commercial service, stainless beverage lines (thin-wall), plantroom mods.
Local Jobsites, Aussie Conditions
From salty coastal installs in Perth to high-rise plantrooms in Sydney, the chrome-plated body and solid rollers hold up to heat, humidity and a bit of site abuse — bloody good value for a daily driver.
What’s Included
- 70033: Heavy-duty tube cutter, retractable reamer/file, spare carbide wheel.
- 70035: Heavy-duty tube cutter, retractable reamer/file, spare carbide wheel.
- 70037: Sliding ratchet tube cutter (triple chrome plated).
Specifications
Model | O.D. Range | Drive | Body Finish | Notable Features |
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Mastercool 70033 | 1/8″–1-1/8″ (3–28 mm) | Knob | Triple-chrome plated | Carbide wheel, flare cut-off grooves, reamer + spare wheel |
Mastercool 70035 | 1/4″–1-5/8″ (6–40 mm) | Knob | Triple-chrome plated | Carbide wheel, flare cut-off grooves, reamer + spare wheel |
Mastercool 70037 | 1/4″–2-5/8″ (6–67 mm) | Sliding ratchet | Triple-chrome plated | Carbide wheel, flare cut-off grooves; ideal for oversize tubing |
Warranty & Returns
Backed by the manufacturer’s warranty (minimum 12 months). For details on returns and turnaround, see our site policy — no worries: straightforward and tradie-friendly.
FAQs
- Will these cut thin-wall stainless?
- Yes — they’re designed for thin-wall stainless and steel as well as copper, aluminium and brass. For thicker stainless, use lighter passes and cutting fluid.
Related Products
- Need to flare after cutting? Our flaring & swaging tools make tidy, leak-free flares — handy when you’re refitting line sets.
- Bending neatly saves time: this 4-in-1 bender covers common O.D. sizes without kinking.
- Expanding instead of fittings? Tube expanders help you cut joints and costs on site.
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