That classic ratcheting tubing cutter is a beast in open spaces, but it’s a nightmare in a tight corner. You need leverage, and if you can’t rotate your wrist a full 360 degrees, you’re done. Instead, grab a mini tubing cutter—the kind plumbers use for refrigeration lines. It’s tiny, like a pocket knife with a wheel. It fits where your fingers barely do.
I keep one in my toolbox specifically for “I hate my life” moments. Trust me: that $12 tool will save you from throwing your pipe wrench through the drywall.
