Dowel Cutter

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youngj Posted 25 Jul 2017 , 2:40am
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What does everyone use for a dowel cutter? I usually use plastic dowels, very rarely use wooden dowels.

Thanks!

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SandraSmiley Posted 25 Jul 2017 , 2:58am
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I have a small miter box and saw that I use for cutting wooden dowels.  Actually, my husband cuts them for me.  That is his contribution (and carrying the heavy, finished cakes) to my hobby.

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kakeladi Posted 26 Jul 2017 , 1:41am
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I sure wish I could remember what that tool I used was called :(  Maybe a small pipe cutter? 

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Jeff_Arnett Posted 26 Jul 2017 , 1:59am
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I just use pruning shears!


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cutiger Posted 26 Jul 2017 , 12:29pm
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Like Jeff, I use pruning shears.  You could invest in a PVC pipe cutter for the plastic dowels, though.

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SandraSmiley Posted 26 Jul 2017 , 2:07pm
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I use pruning shears for chopsticks, but I have central dowels that go up to 1/2" in diameter and I can't cut them with the shears.

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Jeff_Arnett Posted 27 Jul 2017 , 12:52am
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Really…I cut ½ inch dowels with mine all the time!  That’s what I use for the central dowel that I mount in my base board then slide my tiers down over to build a cake.


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SandraSmiley Posted 27 Jul 2017 , 1:35am
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Your hands are probably a lot stronger than mine, @Jeff_Arnett ‍.  They are old and arthritic :o)  

That is exactly what I do, secure the dowel in the base board and slide down the tiers.

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Jeff_Arnett Posted 27 Jul 2017 , 2:24am
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Actually, my cutters ratchet and they can easily cut up to 1 inch thicknesses.  I bought them at Lowe's years ago and they are still cutting!

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cutiger Posted 27 Jul 2017 , 1:43pm
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Same here.  I think they are Fiskars, but not sure, for anybody wondering.  Make sure if you are buying, get the ratchet kind.  Makes cutting so much easier!

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Jenn123 Posted 31 Jul 2017 , 1:55pm
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I use a flexible tube cutter from Home Depot. 

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Flexible-Tube-Cutter-99518/206743941

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