We have been using the system of color coding the chain links of our cast-iron soil pipe cutters. This has been very helpful, especially with new apprentices who mistakenly jam the tool. We use regular spray paint colors - red, green, yellow, orange, etc. - and paint the chain link that corresponds to each pipe size. Once the ratchet is set, it is very easy to switch from one pipe size to another. Nick Yavaldakis NYCO Plumbing & Heating New York, N.Y.
Our first-place winner will receive the following from Ridge Tool Co. The RIDGID® Prize Package consists of eight professional hand tools and has a $200 total value: