Best quick cutters and pipe wrenches for reasonable price

[serviceman1123]

I just currently got back in the field and I'm at the stage in my career when I need to amass a good tool collection. I'm wondering what the best quick/ratchet cutters and pipe wrenches are(I know about rigid). I just want the best bang for my buck. Thanks fellas!

 

[phishfood]

If you already know about Ridgid, then you already know the answer to your question regarding pipe wrenches. I have a Ridgid squeeze cutter and a Milwaukee squeeze cutter, and for PEX I prefer the Milwaukee. It isn't designed for other plastic piping, so for CPVC I use the Ridgid. I have a Rothenberger ratchet cutter which is OK, but it leaves a bit of a ridge on the pipe when it cuts. The Merry Wheeler cutters I use to have didn't do that.

 

[serviceman1123]

I've heard the rigid quick cutters are tough on CPVC

 

[phishfood]

They are what I have been using for several years, and as long as you keep a sharp blade in them and give it a twist, I think you would be happy with them.