Wickes Copper Tube Cutter 3 - 28mm

Aluminium - Corrosion resistant lightweight metal

Stainless steel - A stain and corrosion resistant steel blend

Copper - A metal element with a chemical formula of CU. A excellent conductor of electricity and heat.

Diameter - A measurement across a circle passing through the middle

Steel - An alloy made predominately of Iron combined with <2% carbon

blade - A flat part of a device which usually has a cutting edge

cutting - The seperation of an object usually using a cutting tool such as a knife

Wickes began trading in 1972 as a do-it-yourself store. They now have over 200 stores throughout the UK. The company focus on supplying products to the building trade, as well as materials for home improvement projects. Their products range from fitted kitchens and bathrooms, to all manner of building supplies. They sell doors, windows, flooring, tiles, paint, wallpaper, decorative materials, lighting, heating, plumbing, work wear and gardening supplies. They also offer professionally designed bespoke kitchens and bathrooms, alongside their budget take home ranges. The company was purchased by the builders merchants Travis Perkins in 2005. They now also have stores in mainland Europe, Ireland and South Africa.