The Chief Pneumatic 4-inch Professional High Speed Extended Reach Cut-off Tool, priced at $129.99, is perhaps the most specialized tool on this list, but it might also be the handiest to have in your DIY toolkit. Yes, Harbor Freight sells other highly-rated cut-off tools for lower prices, and you could use an angle grinder for similar tasks. However, for those times that you need the extra reach to cut out a rusted muffler hanger or a rounded off hex-head in an engine bay, you’ll be glad you have a tool like this.
The Chief Extended Reach Cut-off Tool has 193 reviews, with an average 4.8-star customer rating. 186 of the reviews are four- and five-star ratings, with only two reviews coming in below the three-star midpoint. One of the negative reviews said the user cannot find the proper sized cutting wheels, so check with your Harbor Freight, and the other implies the tool failed just after the 90-day warranty period expired. Overall, 97% of customers would recommend the tool and most often liked the tool’s power, quality, price, and ease of use.
The Chief Extended Reach Cut-off Tool has a 0.375-inch diameter arbor and takes 14,000 rpm rated cut-off blades up to 4-inches in diameter. The tool features a cast aluminum gear housing and a composite body and measures 11.375 inches long, 3.2 inches wide, 2.5 inches tall, weighs under 4.4 pounds, and uses 4 CFM at a recommended 90 PSI.
