I've always used a copper pipe cutter for pex. Works great, and very easy.
Crimping tool is no big deal, either; just line up the jaws on the ring &
close it up. Only hard part was getting it into tight spaces.


AR wrote:

I would like to install an additional outdoor faucet and I have a new
home that has PEX piping. I am just an average DIYer and I have heard
that the crimping of PEX is a little tricky. True?

Also, will cutting PEX with a hacksaw be OK or do you have to use the
PEX cutting tool?

Thanks
Art