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

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

1. Rated 4 out of 5

   Nikolas Volkman (verified owner) – March 16, 2022

   Device makes cutting threaded rod a snap..Very fast…. no other tool needed to make fast and accurate cuts..

2. Rated 5 out of 5

   May Satterfield (verified owner) – February 12, 2022

   It definitely makes cutting threaded rod a lot easier. Comes with everything pictured. Works great on rods under 1/2 inch rods, anything 1/2 or larger a saw will work better. Battery life does last a while, I got 3 hours and still had over half a battery charge left. It does leave a cleaner cut then using a saw and would highly recommend if planning to run nuts or fasteners later.

3. Rated 5 out of 5

   Rose Ziemann (verified owner) – February 7, 2022

   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.

4. Rated 5 out of 5

   Kiel Cummings (verified owner) – January 25, 2022

   Over the years I have cut threaded rod with everything from hack saws, grinders, sawzalls, band saws, and now this. The least amount of work previous to purchasing this rod cutter was the band saw as it gave a clean cut without having to de-bur the edge to fit a nut onto it. But this method still took a minute or two. I originally was going to do a comparison on cutting speed between the band saw and the rod cutter, but after trying the rod cutter, there was no need. The rod cutter cut 3/8″ mild steel in a matter of a few seconds, less than 5 seconds. It cut clean, no de-burring needed. The only complaints I have is the weight is heavy and the balance of the tool is very one sided. The cutter head side is heavy and off balance to the handle and the battery when using with the 2.0Ah battery that is included. I haven’t tried it with any of my 5.0 or 9.0 batteries, but I would think the weight of those batteries might help the balance issue, but not the weight issue.

5. Rated 5 out of 5

   Madonna Volkman (verified owner) – January 7, 2022

   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.

6. Rated 4 out of 5

   Elsa Cummerata (verified owner) – November 28, 2021

   This tool is perfect for cutting threaded rod from 1/4” to 1/2” with no problem. Easy to use. Make sure you have the right size cutter blade in place, place the rod in between the cutter blades and press the trigger. I did not have threaded rod so I used a 3/8” pin. I did not have other blades to see how easy it is to switch them out. I do wish that the tool came with the wrench to remove the blades. I do have one issue that the tool alone is very heavy, add the 18-volt battery it is like holding a cinder block.

7. Rated 5 out of 5

   Liana Becker (verified owner) – November 7, 2021

   The rod cutter works fine it makes life a whole lot easier

8. Rated 5 out of 5

   Sharon Schultz (verified owner) – September 27, 2021

   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…

9. Rated 5 out of 5

   Demarco Schulist (verified owner) – September 20, 2021

   this is a great tool and the quality and feel is excellent. When I saw quality I mean the feeling of a solid tool you have in your hand that you can confidently get the work done correctly. My only gripe about this rod cutter is I am a smaller guy and I felt this was a little heavy. Having said that I was still able to make clean rod cut in less than a few seconds. A hex wrench is included when you need to switch between the dies. This rod cutter is a real time saver and does the job right!

10. Rated 4 out of 5

    Bernadine Kihn (verified owner) – August 12, 2021

    /amazing tool, I cut 1/4 in stainless rod and this tool cut with no burr. I have cut 500 so far and am happy with the performance. The handle gets warm but to be expected?

11. Rated 5 out of 5

    Marisa Gislason (verified owner) – July 29, 2021

    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,,

12. Rated 5 out of 5

    Bernhard Fahey (verified owner) – July 21, 2021

    This review is for the M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Brushless Threaded Rod Cutter (Tool-Only)When I first saw this I had my doubts about it being able to do what it says it can. I should have known better I guess coming from such a good tool brand, but still. How can something this compact cut rod this big including stainless steel.This is a heavy tool to begin with, and sure enough it cuts repeatedly without any issues at all. I was so tired of using a hack saw or my sawzall to cut steel. While this tool does not have the ergonomics of others in the M18 lineup, its a beast, and I highly recommend it.

13. Rated 4 out of 5

    Kristin Gutkowski (verified owner) – July 18, 2021

    I used my Milwaukee Threaded Rod Cutoff tool today for the first time. This tool is a specialty tool for cutting off ¼ inch, 3/8 inch and ½ inch coarse threaded rod. The idea is, that if you are installing several threaded rod hangers and don’t want to dress the ends of the rod after cutting it to length this tool will eliminate the need to dress the ends. If cutting the threaded rod with a hacksaw for example, the rod may not allow a nut to be screwed on the end of the rod due to thread damage.My technique has always been to thread a nut on the all thread rod, then cut the all thread to length with a hacksaw and then remove the nut and let it the nut clean up the damaged thread.It is easy to understand how much time the Milwaukee cut off tool will save on the job by not going through this tedious process of dressing the damaged thread. However, during my trials with this tool, 4 out of 5 times “only one half” of the threaded rod would accept a nut without some additional work. After chatting with a Milwaukee Tech, I learned that it is important that the “bottom die” of the cutoff tool needs to be pressed firmly against the threaded rod. When I did this, both halves of the threaded rod would accept a nut. With this tool, a learning curve and a little practice will be required, but what a time saver this tool will be in the long run.When changing the dies from 3/8 inch rod to ½ inch rod I noticed when using the supplied allen wrench one leg of the wrench hit the handle of the tool. If the supplied allen wrench had one shorter leg this would not happen. This is more of nuisance then anything else. The provided wrench will tighten the dies. The great thing is the allen wrench is stored in the handle of the tool so changing the dies in the field is no problem.I like the tool and it will be a real time saver with future projects.

14. Rated 4 out of 5

    Brenna Koepp (verified owner) – July 11, 2021

    A well balanced, but heavy (almost ten pounds with a 5.0Ah battery) tool, it quickly and cleanly cuts through threaded rod and leaves a clean-cut end that permits threading on or off a nut. As noted, with a 5 Ah battery the total weight was 9 lbs., 6 oz which, if used overhead could be tiring. If on is more or less level with the cut point, the balance of the tool and the comfort handgrip will (especially if you use one hand to support and one to operate) make it much less bothersome at that orientation. The tool has molded “benchtop supports” which permit the tool to be used on a flat surface without it rolling about. Dies are provided with cutting jaws for ¼” -20, 3/8”-16 and ½”-13 though one is limited to 3/8” rod when using stainless. Should one attempt to shear ½ “ stainless, the tool will stop the cut, flash the work light four times and permit you to open the jaws with the reversing button to remove the stock from the jaws. The dies have two 3/8” cutting faces (as these will probably be the most used). Using a brushless motor, the only real maintenance needed is to keep the jaws clean of debris and dirt, and the tool comes with a five-year warranty. When used on the appropriate size and material, the process is self-completing as the jaws will retract to the open position after completing the cut. The geometry of the tool does not permit getting closer than 1 ½ inch to an object (ceiling, equipment, strut etc.) and one will (as thoughtfully pointed out in the owner’s manual) have to support the cut end to prevent it from falling. If precutting lengths of rod to size on the bench the molded supports will permit the tool to sit level. The cutting jaws (dies) are secured with a hex socket head screw and an appropriate hex key is supplied and contained in a slot on the base of the tool. The retention of the hex key is not sufficient to keep it from working its way out of the slot so an elastic band may be useful to avoid losing the hex key. The socket head screws which retain the jaws are not captive, so one must take care not to lose the hardware, if changing the jaw size (or replacing the jaws) while on-site. There is a rectangular opening in the bottom of the handle (just in front of the battery) which could be used for a lanyard, but it is at the location of the “split” in the case, calling its durability into question if called upon to decelerate the tool to zero if dropped. All in all, this could be a real time saver if you have to cut a lot of all-thread, especially trimming pencil rods for hanging equipment, negating the need to clean up the thread. If the hex key retention was more effective, the jaw screws retained types and an integral ring for a retaining lanyard provided it would have rated a fifth star.

15. Rated 3 out of 5

    Zander Sanford (verified owner) – May 25, 2021

    I’d only recommend it if you have 1000 rods to go back and trim a “1 from the bottom of your strut or like if your steady doing punch list stuff. Definitely far to expensive when I can only cut one at a time. I’ll slap like 8 rods in the vice and bandsaw it call it a day.

16. Rated 5 out of 5

    Trevor Senger (verified owner) – May 12, 2021

    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.

17. Rated 5 out of 5

    Melvina Haag (verified owner) – March 4, 2021

    It definitely makes cutting threaded rod a lot easier. Comes with everything pictured. Works great on rods under 1/2 inch rods, anything 1/2 or larger a saw will work better. Battery life does last a while, I got 3 hours and still had over half a battery charge left. It does leave a cleaner cut then using a saw and would highly recommend if planning to run nuts or fasteners later.

18. Rated 3 out of 5

    Jacinto Waters (verified owner) – January 14, 2021

    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.

19. Rated 5 out of 5

    Howell Mohr (verified owner) – November 20, 2020

    I have to cut a lot of threaded rod and I was tired of doing it manually using a hack saw or angle grinder and THEN having to deburr the edges so that a nut can screw onto it. I came across this Milwaukee M18 cordless threaded rod cutter and let me tell you, this makes cutting rod FUN! Not only can it cut threaded rod in mere seconds, but it also cleanly cuts the rod so that a nut effortlessly screws onto it! Pure genius! This saves me so much time and I no longer dread cutting rod. Changing out the die is a piece of cake, thanks to the onboard 5mm hex wrench. Just make sure you have the same diameter die setting for BOTH the fixed jaw AND the movable jaw. In the event you are not straight on your cut and it jams, there is a reverse button you can use to release it. I have yet to jam it, since I have my work pieces secured. The on-board light makes it super easy to view where your cut will be taking place. In the video below, I had no problem seeing the black line I made showing where the cut needed to take place. Granted, this is a specialized tool, but I am sure glad a tool like this exists! Check out the video of this tool in action cutting ½” mild steel, 13 thread . The case is robust and does a great job keeping the battery, charger, and tool in place during transit. Between the two case latches, there is a center hole for a padlock, which I use, which is pretty handy. Off to cut some more rod.

20. Rated 5 out of 5

    Daron Hintz (verified owner) – November 13, 2020

    This tool easily and accurately cuts bolts and threaded rods. It is even possible to cut a sliver off the end that is the thickness of less than one turn of the thread. Each cut uses so little battery power that I have not been able to drain a 2 ah battery yet. The included cutting dies cut 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 bolts. The dies have 2 cutting surfaces for 3/8 inch. Switching between sizes requires completely removing and reinstalling the dies with the included hex wrench. The dies and their retaining screws are small so be sure to be careful not to drop anything. It is extremely easy to accidentally hit the power button and there is no trigger disable switch so do not carry it around or change the dies with a battery in it as the cutting dies are a hazardous pinch point. Be sure to follow proper safety while using it. It cuts slow enough that I have not had any bolt parts fly off but safety glasses should be used just in case. As advertised it definitely cuts the bolts and rods without deforming the threads. This is a heavy tool at 7 pounds 11 ounces without a battery and another pound with a 2 ah battery on it. The cutting head is heavier than the bottom and it is heavier on one side so do not set it on the battery end or it can easily fall over.