Ingco HPC0232 Pipe Cutter for Copper and Aluminium, 3-32mm

Our review

The Ingco HPC0232 is a hand pipe cutter built for copper and aluminium tubing with a cutting diameter range of 3mm to 32mm. That spread covers the small-bore work typical of plumbing repairs, refrigeration lines, and light fabrication, so it suits a technician or serious DIY user who regularly cuts tube rather than someone needing it once. The aluminium knob is the part you turn to advance the blade, and Ingco supplies a high quality blade with the tool, packed on a sliding card. Before buying, check the outside diameter of the pipe you actually work with, since the 3-32mm figure is the limit of what it accepts, and confirm the material is copper or aluminium rather than steel, which this cutter is not listed for. Compare it with other hand cutters by looking at blade replacement options, the feel of the knob, and whether the body fits tight spaces. A pipe cutter like this rewards a slow, steady tightening technique, so factor in a little practice if you are new to them.