Don’t be a hero. Wear goggles. Copper shavings in your eye is not a good look. Also, gloves. Those edges are sharper than your ex’s words.
If you’re using a torch, keep a fire extinguisher nearby. And don’t do it in a puddle of gasoline. Common sense, people.
But the best part? Cutting copper is addictive. You’ll start looking for random pipes to cut. “Hey, that radiator looks lonely.” Resist the urge.
The Final Word
Cutting copper pipe is a tiny thrill. It’s a chance to feel powerful. You take a flimsy metal tube and you dominate it.
The fastest way? It depends on you. Quiet and clean? Use a tube cutter. Loud and proud? Use an angle grinder. Show-off? Use a torch.
Now go cut something. Just don’t cut your finger. Or your neighbor’s cable. That happens more than you think.
Copper: it’s not just for pennies anymore.
