Eastman 45131 PVC Pipe Cutter, 1/2" - 1-1/4" Cutting Capacity

Eastman 45131 PVC Pipe Cutter, 1/2" - 1-1/4" Cutting Capacity

The Eastman 45131 is a manual PVC pipe cutter built for rough-in plumbers and contractors who need clean, square cuts on plastic pipe right at the job site. Sized for pipe from 1/2" up to 1-1/4", this cutter is designed to handle the most common PVC and CPVC trade sizes encountered in residential and light commercial rough-in work. A hand-operated ratcheting or scissor-style cutting action lets the installer make fast cuts without a hacksaw, miter box, or power tool, which speeds up rough-in and repair work where precise, burr-free pipe ends are needed for solvent-welded or push-fit connections. Keeping a dedicated pipe cutter in the tool bag or on the truck reduces the number of tools a plumber has to carry between jobs and helps produce consistent, square cuts that seat properly in couplings, elbows, and other PVC fittings.

Key Features

• Cutting Capacity: Handles PVC pipe from 1/2" up to 1-1/4", covering the most common rough-in plumbing sizes.
• Manual Operation: Hand-actuated cutting action delivers fast, square cuts without a saw or power tool.
• Job-Site Ready: Compact size makes it easy to carry in a tool pouch or truck for on-the-spot cuts during rough-in and repair work.
• Clean, Square Cuts: Produces consistent cut ends that help ensure proper fit and seating in PVC couplings, elbows, and fittings.
• Time-Saving Design: Eliminates the extra steps of measuring, clamping, and sawing that come with traditional cutting methods, speeding up plumbing installs and service calls.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: PVC Pipe Cutter
• Trade Size Range: 1/2" - 1-1/4"
• Material Cut: PVC pipe

Typical Applications

• Rough-In PVC Drain, Waste & Vent Installation
• PVC Supply and Irrigation Line Repairs
• Residential and Light Commercial Plumbing Service Calls
• On-Site Trimming of PVC Pipe for Fittings and Couplings
• New Construction Plumbing Rough-In

Why Eastman?

Eastman supplies plumbing professionals with straightforward, job-ready tools built to keep rough-in and repair work moving. The 45131 PVC pipe cutter is sized specifically for the 1/2" to 1-1/4" range plumbers cut most often, giving installers a dedicated, purpose-built tool instead of relying on a hacksaw for every cut. It's a practical addition to any plumber's tool bag for faster, more consistent PVC pipe prep on the job.