Our most-rated tool
DM-022 Trigger-Start Propane Torch
- Model
- DM-022CGA
- Flame
- 2,372°F
- Ignition
- Trigger start
$26.59
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DOMINOX torches, pipe cutters and tubing tools
Cut the pipe, clean the end, heat the joint. We build the tools for those three moves and sell each one by its number: the size it takes or the heat it gives.
The DOMINOX range, department by department
60 tools for cutting pipe, dressing tube ends, bringing heat to a joint and gluing small repairs.
DOMINOX at a glance
DOMINOX is a brand of propane torches, PVC pipe cutters and tubing tools, sold on Amazon, known for the DM-022 Trigger-Start Propane Torch.
- US trademark
- Registered September 29, 2020
- In commerce since
- November 26, 2019
- Best-known tool
- DM-022 Trigger-Start Propane Torch
- Product lines
- Propane Torches, PVC Pipe Cutters, Tubing Tools, Foam Cutters, Locking Pliers, Hot Glue Guns
Popular DOMINOX tools
The six tools buyers rate most, in that order.
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No. 1 by ratings
DM-022 Trigger-Start Propane Torch
4.1 out of 5 from 2,060 ratings
$26.59Specs and Photos
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No. 2 by ratings
011Pro Manual-Start Brass Propane Torch
4.0 out of 5 from 786 ratings
$12.97Specs and Photos
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No. 3 by ratings
DM-339-64 Ratchet PVC Cutter, up to 2-1/2 in
4.4 out of 5 from 773 ratings
$16.59Specs and Photos
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No. 4 by ratings
KD-5H 200W Hot Knife Foam Cutter
4.2 out of 5 from 350 ratings
$59.99Specs and Photos
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No. 5 by ratings
DM-PC-304C PVC Pipe Cutter, up to 1-1/4 in
4.5 out of 5 from 243 ratings
$7.99Specs and Photos
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No. 6 by ratings
FL-S012 Cordless Hot Glue Gun, 20 Sticks, Pink
4.0 out of 5 from 106 ratings
$25.99Specs and Photos
What size is your pipe?
Move the slider to the outside diameter of your pipe to see which DOMINOX tools take it.
Four jobs, tool by tool
Four common jobs, with the DOMINOX tools in the order you reach for them.
Job 1
Join copper pipe
Cut the tube square, clean the edge inside and out, shield what is behind the joint, then bring the heat.
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1Cut
CT-650 tubing cutter
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2Ream
CT-211 reamer
$29.99
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3Shield
212JF heat shield
$19.99
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4Heat
DM-021 torch
$28.99
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Job 2
Cut PVC and PEX to length
A ratchet cutter leaves a clean face with no sawdust in the line. Size it to the largest pipe on the job.
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1Small pipe
DM-PC-304C, 1-1/4 in
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2Most jobs
DM-317-64, 2-1/2 in
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3Big pipe
DM-75-PC, 2-7/8 in
$39.99
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4All day
FBEPC-50 electric, 1-1/2 in
$79.99
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Job 3
Cut and shape foam
Heat cuts foam without crumbs. A knife for board on site, a wire table for the bench, a pen for detail.
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1On site
KD-5H hot knife
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2At the bench
KD-6 hot wire table
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3Detail
H21 foam pen
$15.99
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Job 4
Hold it while you weld
Locking pliers are a third hand. The jaw shape decides what they hold.
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1Over an edge
SNK-10209 C-clamp, 9.5 in
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2At the seam
SNK-10410 welding clamp, 10 in
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3Sheet metal
SNK-10108 flat jaw, 8 in
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How hot each DOMINOX torch runs
A hotter flame is faster on heavy copper. It is no better for a small solder joint.
What buyers say about DOMINOX tools
From plumbers, HVAC techs and owners fixing their own house.
5,030buyer ratings across the DOMINOX range
5 out of 5
Great propane torch head
Very heavy duty construction and dependable flame ignition and control.BUT, when I first tried the torch it failed to light. I found the problem was with the spark wire was not inside a small spring in the torch head. Maybe during assembly? Once I placed the spring over the wire it worked flawlessly ever since.
5 out of 5
Works Great
Works great for cutting up to 2" pvc pipe - much easier and cleaner than using a hacksaw. It's a sturdy tool and is holding up well for me under moderate use. It can be operated with one hand, but it's a bit tricky to learn and it helps if you have larger hands. Even so, it makes the job of cutting pvc pipe SO MUCH easier. Great purchase.
4 out of 5
Thin bendy blades
Cuts fine, but be sure to go slow. The blades are very thin (by design) so when they're hot they bend VERY easily if you force them. Turn the heat up, go slow, let the weight of the knife do the work, and use a gentle sawing motion for best results. Also, only comes with two blades, not three as shown. Knocking one star for not coming with the third blade.
About DOMINOX
We are a tool brand with a narrow field: the hand, gas and battery tools that cut pipe, dress its ends and heat its joints, plus a cordless glue gun for small repairs.
It started with a pipe cutter
DOMINOX began with one product, a ratchet cutter for PVC pipe. The people behind the name had spent years making blades and cutting tools sold under other labels. They knew what failed first: a blade that dulls, a ratchet that slips, a handle that flexes.
The first cutters under our own name fixed those three things in that order. An SK5 blade, a ratchet with a positive stop and a die-cast aluminium handle. Two of those early models are still in the range, and one of them is the cutter most buyers choose.
Then came the flame
Plumbers who bought the cutters asked for a torch. Our answer was the DM-022: a cast handle, a trigger that lights the flame and a button that holds it. It fits the propane and MAP cylinders sold in every hardware store.
It is now our best-known tool, with 2,060 ratings on the DM-022 line alone. Around it grew a family: a regulated torch for work in awkward positions, plain brass heads with no igniter to fail, and wide burners for charcoal and firewood.
- US trademark registered
- 2020
- Tools in the range
- 60
- Departments
- 6
- Ratings across the range
- 5,030
How we decide what to make
We add a tool when a job in our field needs one and we can say plainly what it does. Every DOMINOX tool carries a number that matters: the largest pipe a cutter takes, the tube sizes a reamer fits, the heat a torch gives.
If your pipe is 2 inches across, a cutter rated for 1-5/8 is the wrong tool, and we would like you to know before you order. Measure first: a pipe sold as 1-1/2 inch PVC is about 1.9 inches across.
Who uses DOMINOX tools
Many of our buyers are trades: plumbers, HVAC and refrigeration techs, irrigation crews. Many others are owners fixing their own house. Both groups write reviews, and both are blunt.
We read them. The brass torch has buyers who could not keep it lit on a full cylinder. The hot knife has buyers who bent a blade by pushing too hard. Both complaints are fair. The brass head runs best at low flow, and the blade has to melt its way through, not be forced.
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DM-011PRO
DM-011PRO Brass Propane Torch with Flint Striker
The manual brass torch with a flint striker in the box, so you can light it out of the package.
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Where our tools stop
A torch is not safe in careless hands, and a hand cutter does not replace a saw on every pipe. The ratchet cutters are for plastic. The wheel cutters are for thin-wall metal tube. Cold PVC can crack under a blade.
We take no payment ourselves. You finish the purchase with our retail partner, who handles delivery and returns.
Guides from the DOMINOX bench
Copper joints, torch work near wood and refrigerant lines: three jobs worth doing right.
From cut to joint: preparing copper tube
A square cut, a clean edge, then the flame.
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Torch work near wood and insulation
Move it, shield it, and keep an extinguisher in reach.
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Before you open a refrigerant line
The charge goes to a recovery machine, never to the air.
Read the guideQuestions people ask before they buy
Is the gas cylinder included with a torch?
No. Every DOMINOX torch is sold without fuel. The torch heads thread onto standard CGA600 cylinders of propane, MAP or MAPP gas.
How do I know which pipe cutter I need?
Measure the outside diameter of the pipe, not the nominal size printed on it. Then pick a cutter whose limit is above that figure. Our size finder does this for you.
Can a PVC cutter cut copper?
No. The ratchet cutters are for plastic pipe and hose. For copper, brass and aluminium tube use a wheel cutter such as the CT-650.
Why does a trigger-start torch fail to light?
The usual cause is a gas knob that is only part open. Open it fully, then pull the trigger. A few buyers also report an igniter wire that needed reseating.
Are batteries included with the 18V tools?
With the electric pipe cutters and the cordless hot knife, yes. The drain auger is sold as a bare tool and takes a Makita 18V battery.
Who handles delivery and returns?
Our retail partner does, at checkout. We answer questions about the tools themselves.