Pipe cut-off tool and accessories for such tools

A pipe fabrication assembly including a plunge guide assembly for use with a pipe fabrication tool having a rotary blade, and a clamping system, the plunge guide assembly comprising:

• an alignment plate affixed to one of the pipe fabrication tool and the clamping system, the alignment plate defining a first bore;
• a guide affixed to the other of the pipe fabrication tool and the clamping system, the guide defining a groove and including an engagement member;
• wherein upon attaching the pipe fabrication tool to the clamping system, the alignment plate is engaged with the groove defined by the guide in a ready position when the engagement member is positioned in the first bore;
• wherein upon disengaging the engagement member from the first bore, the pipe fabrication tool can move relative to the clamping system into a plunged position;
• wherein the alignment plate defines an entry slot providing access to the first bore.

A pipe fabrication assembly including a plunge guide assembly for use with a pipe fabrication tool having a rotary blade, and a clamping system, the plunge guide assembly comprising:

• an alignment plate affixed to one of the pipe fabrication tool and the clamping system, the alignment plate including a bore;
• a guide affixed to the other of the pipe fabrication tool and the clamping system, the guide including an axially positionable pin;
• wherein upon attaching the pipe fabrication tool to the clamping system, the alignment plate is engaged with the guide when the axially positionable pin is positioned in the bore;
• and
• wherein upon disengaging the axially positionable pin from the bore, the pipe fabrication tool can move relative to the clamping system.