Pipe Threading Tool for 1/2'' and 3/4'' Steel Pipe - Manual Ratchet Threader

This manual pipe threading tool covers the two sizes you'll encounter most often in residential plumbing: 1/2-inch and 3/4-inch steel pipe. The ratcheting head lets you work in tight spaces without swinging the handle in a full circle, which is a genuine convenience under sinks and in crawl spaces. The dies are hardened steel, so with a little cutting oil they produce standard NPT threads that seal properly with pipe dope or Teflon tape. It's not an electric threader, so expect to put some muscle into it. A sturdy pipe vise is essential to keep the pipe from spinning. For the DIYer who needs to replace a short section of pipe or add a fitting, this tool pays for itself compared to renting a threader. Replacement dies for generic tools can be a hassle to find, but at this price you can treat it as a disposable workhorse. 99, which is a fair price for the capability it adds to your toolbox.