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What Customers Are Saying
The tool is efficient at cutting various types of plastic pipes up to 2-3/8" in diameter, including PVC, CPVC, PP, PEX, PE, and POLY. It can make smooth, clean, and straight cuts with minimal effort. However, it may struggle with thicker or older pipes, and users have reported occasional difficulty achieving perfectly straight cuts, especially on larger diameter pipes. The blade's durability and availability of replacement blades have also been a concern for some users.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Incapable of cutting 2” square
Would Not RecommendDid many cuts, this thing never made a good 90 degree cut. Also hand force required was very high.
Doesn't Cut IT
Would Not RecommendThis tool is not capable of cutting through 2" PVC. I even asked three of my younger, stronger coworkers to try and none of them could get this tool to cut 2" PVC. It worked fine on 1" PVC but we work primarily with 2" PVC. It wasn't worth the investment, so it was returned.
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Cuts Crooked
Would Not RecommendWill not make a straight cut on 11/2 inch pvc. I made several cuts and they all came out crooked.
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Great item
Worked exactly as described, clean edges on cut. No problems and quick to use in the field.
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Not the best
Would Not RecommendOk for cutting PEX and smaller, new PVC. Crushes and breaks larger PVC. Older PVC is brittle and does not cut well. Overall, I'm disappointed with this product. If you do use it on larger PVC try and cut as slowly as possible. It might help.
Satisfied
Would RecommendI liked how much easier it was using this tool instead of a saw
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PVC cutters
Would Not RecommendCutters work but not really good for 2" pvc
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Needs a better handle latch
The handle latch is poor quality. Be very careful handling this tool. My friend cut his finger deep just reaching for the tool.
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Terrible
Would Not RecommendDoesn't cut through 1 1/2” PVC pipe. It squeezes it until it cracks. Absolutely not sharp enough. Will be returning.
blade won't spring back
Would Not RecommendDon't be fool it is not lifetime warranty. Lowe's customer service do exchange.
PVC Cutter Review
Would RecommendThe Kobalt PVC Cutter worked well but must have a strong steady hand to guarantee a straight cut.