cutting spiro pipe DC guys

[mike malone]

hi.
does anyone have any experience cutting 22ga spiro pipe to produce fairly clean ends?...or how not do it?
thanks

[Matt Meiser]

hi.
does anyone have any experience cutting 22ga spiro pipe to produce fairly clean ends?...or how not do it?
thanks

I've seen it done using a cutoff wheel in a 4" angle grinder. After cutting the edges were deburred with a file. Went pretty quick.

[Robert Grady]

Several options

1. Offset aviation snips
2. Sawzall with 18tpi bimetal blade
3. Jigsaw with metal blade
4. Kett 18ga. double cuts

After you cut through the seam watch out for the vicious fish hook that is left

[mike malone]

Thanks fellas...will start with the Sawzall, first.
regards
m

[Frank Pellow]

hi.
does anyone have any experience cutting 22ga spiro pipe to produce fairly clean ends?...or how not do it?
thanks

Jigsaw (Festool of course) with a metal blade, then a quick cleanup with a file. I clamped the pipe when cutting it. Everything worked quickly and well.

[Mike Mastin]

...be sure to wear full coverage eye protection!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Randy Moore]

I work with that spiral pipe all day long.
Sawzall, fullface protection, gloves and hearing protection,WHAT DID YOU SAY?, I have lost about 50% of my hearing from the construction work I do. After it is cut take a file to it and clean up the rough edges.

Randy

[Frank Pellow]

...be sure to wear full coverage eye protection!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, that is definately a requirement. More than once I have had metal chips hit my (protective ) glasses.

[Bill Lewis]

Use a Jigsaw! It'll provide the cleanest cut, and the safest process.