DOWELL HY040303 Spring Drive PVC Pipe Cutter

Overview

The DOWELL HY040303 is a lightweight cutter rated for outer diameters from 0 to 32 millimeters, or up to about 1-1/4 inches, weighing 6.7 ounces. The size range and light build point to a pipe or tubing cutter rather than a heavy-duty metal shear.

A 0 to 32 millimeter capacity covers most common plastic and thin-wall copper tubing sizes used in plumbing and small repair jobs, but it will not handle larger pipe or heavy steel stock. At 6.7 ounces this is built for hand use rather than leverage-heavy cutting, which fits smaller diameter tubing where a full-size pipe cutter would be oversized.

• 0 to 32mm cutting capacity
• Up to 1-1/4 inch outer diameter
• 6.7 ounce weight
• DOWELL brand

Who it's for

Plumbers, hobbyists, and DIY users cutting plastic pipe or thin copper tubing up to about 1-1/4 inch outer diameter, not larger pipe or heavier stock.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

The stated capacity of 0 to 32 millimeters sets the working range for this cutter, and its light 6.7 ounce weight means it relies on blade geometry rather than heavy leverage to make a clean cut, which works well within that size range but not beyond it.

Specifications

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