Simple (stupid?) tool question: reaming pliers to clean the inside of a tube

Factual Questions
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I’m using a lot of EMT conduit to wire our basement. I’ve been using a file to clean up the edges after cutting, but I recently got a pair of reaming pliers figuring it would be a tiny bit quicker. Plus, new tool.

These work great on the outside edge, but damned if I can’t figure out how to use them to clean up the inside. Others have a tapered bit on the handle that jams into the pipe end, but the Irwin’s handle has a soft grip. The outsides of the head are smooth, unlike the rounded bit at the jaws, so I don’t see that being what I’m supposed to do. Or is EMT soft enough and the edges hard enough to hold their angle and do the job?

Please note: Given my lack of ability to figure this out, I have already called into question the wisdom of doing my own electrical work.

Thanks~

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Looks like the square profile on the head of the pliers is supposed to do the reaming. Just jam the head into the pipe and twist…

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yeah the square head of the pliers inserted and twisted does the reaming.

tubing cutters for EMT have reamers on them as well. those cut better than a saw.