Milwaukee M18™ Threaded Rod Cutter, 1/4", 3/8" & 1/2" Dies Included (Bare Tool)

Milwaukee M18™ Threaded Rod Cutter, 1/4", 3/8" & 1/2" Dies Included (Bare Tool)

The Milwaukee 2872-20 M18™ Threaded Rod Cutter is a dedicated cordless threaded rod cutting solution designed to deliver fast, clean, burr-free cuts on the most common rod sizes used on jobsites. Powered by a Milwaukee brushless motor and the M18™ battery platform, this tool cuts through 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" mild steel threaded rod along with 1/4" and 3/8" stainless steel rod quickly and efficiently — without sparks, chips, or the usual shower of metal confetti. Featuring four-sided rotating cutting dies, auto jaw opening, and a centered grip for one-handed overhead use, this cutter is built for repetitive cutting tasks while maintaining clean threads that let you spin a nut on by hand immediately after the cut. Which, frankly, feels a little magical the first time it happens.

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Key Features / Specifications

• Model / Part Number: 2872-20
• Brand / Series: Milwaukee M18™
• Product Type: Cordless threaded rod cutter (bare tool)
• Motor Type: Brushless motor
• Power Source: Milwaukee M18™ REDLITHIUM™ battery system
• Battery Included: No — bare tool only
• Cutting Capacity (Mild Steel): 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" coarse threaded rod
• Cutting Capacity (Stainless Steel): 1/4" and 3/8" coarse threaded rod
• Cut Performance: Powers through 1/2" mild steel and 3/8" stainless steel threaded rod in seconds
• Cut Quality: Produces clean, burr-free cuts for immediate nut threading by hand
• Runtime: Delivers 400+ cuts on 3/8" mild steel per charge using an M18™ REDLITHIUM™ 2.0Ah battery
• Cutting Dies Included: 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" dies
• Die Design: Four-sided rotatable cutting dies for multiple rod sizes on one tool
• Jaw Function: Auto jaw opening for fast, repetitive cutting
• Safety / Control: Reverse button helps prevent unintended cuts
• Operation Style: Centered grip optimized for one-handed overhead operation
• Visibility: Designed for the clearest line of sight during overhead cuts
• Benchtop Capability: Flat horizontal design for stable benchtop use
• Trim Length: 1-1/2 in. trim length for even, consistent cuts
• Chip/Spark Reduction: Optimized blade geometry minimizes chips and sparks
• Lighting: Integrated LED light illuminates the cutting area
• Maintenance: Easy die changes using Allen key stored onboard

Ideal For

• Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical contractors cutting threaded rod onsite
• Fast overhead trimming using the centered one-handed grip design
• Clean threaded rod cuts that eliminate filing before installing nuts
• Jobsites where reducing sparks, chips, and cleanup is important
• Anyone who’s spent too much time fixing ugly rod cuts with a grinder and questionable patience