CRAFTSMAN 3-in Cutoff Tool, High-Speed RPM Cutting, Lightweight & Compact Design, Safety Guard & Ergonomic Grip for Automotive, Metalwork, and DIY Projects

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I have a project that has over seventy five carriage bolts that have to be cut off because the are two inches too long. This cutoff tool is just what’s needed to do this. I was going to have to use a manual hack saw and I wasn’t looking forwards too that at all. This is a solid well made tool that with minimal moving parts is going to last for a very long time. The instructions were informative and easy to read and understand and the pictures helped me immediately with all its functions and safety concerns. The spindle lock will allow me to make very quick changes. I will be using ear protection and definitely eye protection because of the flying sparks the tool is going to generate. I’m satisfied with the quality of this tool with my hands on inspection. I have many Craftsmans tools that are over twenty years old and still going strong so it was a easy choice to chose this cutoff wheel. Four Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!!!

Craftsman's new owners are really making a point to do well by this old name, after years of degradation. This - and another pneumatic tool I have by them - are particularly fine examples of a premium product. Yes, pneumatics are simple and reliable if cared for; I think it's for that reason that a lot of badge-swap brands always look so rough and basic.This, on the other hand, has an actually well-thought out spindle lock and cage system that shows they are putting some thought into the design; those are far from generic. And I think the very variable speed and reverse knob (that feels quite precise) is something you don't always get in an air tool. But the finishing touch is for sure the rubberized coating - this looks as nice close up as it feels, and although this is mostly aesthetic, it makes the whole tool feel like something to be proud of and something you'll want to take care of and keep forever. And it does the name "Craftsman" justice, which is some of the first good news I've seen out of our corporations in a long time.Although I'd always go for my metal chop saw if it's available, I can get good, straight cuts out of this in EMT and all-thread if I'm being careful. I'm more comfortable with this for this purpose than I am with my angle grinder fitted with a diamond blade. And I've had more accurate cuts than I normally get with a portable bandsaw (but that might be my problem).It doesn't come with a quick-connect fitting, which is fine, but they should have considered packing it with a black one because it would look better than the usual metal-colored ones that most people have. Also, I hate having stamped metal tools for each of my tools, but if they could have found a way to make that stuff ride on board, that would be even better. Regardless, this is a great tool.

A solid air cutoff tool. Mostly metal with a rubberized coating, there is a lot to like about this simple tool. It has a built in muffler so it's not very loud, it is easy to change the disc with included tools, and there is a forward and reverse mode switch, something I wasn't expecting but can be helpful for certain materials. I am left handed so I hold the tool in the opposite hand as most users, the reverse switch makes this tool basically ambidextrous.Craftsman sure has had its ups and downs over the years. It used to be excellent and at some point, more and more items weren't made in the US and quality went down. Lately, they seem to really be improving their air tools especially and while they aren't made in the states, they have much better build quality than tools from a few years ago and I'm especially impressed by this cutoff tool. It's heavy, feels good to use, and has been very reliable for me so far.I've cut through a couple metal pipes and a small piece of angle iron and it works very well. You can get the tool to stop if you cut too aggressively, or maybe my air pressure isn't high enough but for cutting pipes, sheet metal, etc it's more than powerful enough and the design is compact enough to fit into some fairly tight spaces.

The cutter works pretty well, the CFM required is more then most if not all home shop compressors can provide. The tool itself gets the job done.I did notice the tool got stuck and failed to start on its own unless you rotated the cutting wheel by hand first. EXTREMELY dangerous if you are not careful.

My aging campbell hausfield cutt off tool which has served me well for nearly 2 decades was on its last leg. Despite my best efforts of cleaning and oiling the plastic pieces were becoming brittle and simply breaking. It was time to put her down and replace her with something new. As I dont use a cutoff tool all that often (perhaps once a month or more) I didnt want to spend a cadillac size amount on a new one considering the campbell hausfield one cost only 9 dollars when I bought it and lasted for 20 years. There are lots of off brands of cut off tools (literally hundreds) with odd names that make no sense. Figured Id at least get one whos actual name I could pronounce. Rolled the dice on this craftsman and couldn't be happier. Its built incredibly well and worked flawlessly out of the box. I did add some air oil to it, as you always should especially with a new tool and I was off to the races. Used it for about 3 hours straight and all is well. It has just the right amount of heft to combat hand tiredness and prevent kick backs. The real silver lining here is that it uses significantly less air than my old cutoff tool. My harbor freight compressor struggled with my old one and Id have to pause every so often for it to build back u p pressure. But with this one I never had to stop and wait for more pressure. It literally worked for 3 hours nearly straight use without a hiccup. I would highly suggest paying the extra 3 dollars to get a cutoff tool thats name you can pronounce. Rather than one thats been translated poorly and doesnt make any sense.

Instructions were for air rachet instead of cutter, mount for blade isn't machined flat so blade wobbles , will use it for backup only never buy another craftsman product such ashame.