Abstract: This invention relates to a novel tool for cleaning the exterior and interior ends of tubes. More particularly, this invention relates to a novel all-purpose tool for cleaning the interior and exterior cut ends of tubes such as copper piping in preparation for subsequent tasks to be performed on the tubes. A tube end preparation tool comprising: (a) a crank; (b) a socket which is associated with the crank and has a tube exterior cleaning member disposed in the interior of the socket; and (c) a brush which is associated with the crank and is suitable for cleaning the interior of a tube.

Abstract: A hand tool (5) is provided wherein a pipe engages a female (20) or male brush (30) at one end (10d) of the tool and the other end (10c) has a grippable member (15, 16) that allows a rotation bicycling motion to permit the easy cleaning of the pipe end. Variations include a hinge between such ends to allow cleaning the pipe end at an angle or a ratchet version.

Abstract: A hand tool (5) is provided wherein a pipe engages a female (20) or male brush (30) at one end (10d) of the tool and the other end (10c) has a grippable member (15, 16) that allows a rotation bicycling motion to permit the easy cleaning of the pipe end. Variations include a hinge between such ends to allow cleaning the pipe end at an angle or a ratchet version.