What is the best way to cut PVC pipe (6")?

[David G Baker]

Brian,
I am going to give the string cutting a try. I have used stainless steel cable to cut a few things but never thought about cutting PVC that way. Interesting.

[Rod Sheridan]

Cutting a round object that is held by hand in a power saw is just plain unsafe. The work will capture a tooth on the blade and things will go from good to emergency room in a flash.

Woodworking bandsaws, tablesaws, mitre saws etc are not meant to cut material that can roll such as pipes, dowells, branches etc.

If you want to cut round objects, use a saw designed for that, such as a horizontal metal bandsaw where the work is held in a vise, a portable bandsaw or a sawzall with the work clamped in a vise will also work very well.


Regards, Rod.

[Larry Fox]

CMS here. I made 36+ cuts in 6" sewer & drain pipe this afternoon without any problem at all. Cuts were all nice and clean but you have to do it in two passes. Your mileage may varry!

[Howie French]

clamp it... then sawzall.

as mentioned, I would be careful cutting round objects with table saw and such.


Howie

[Matt Meiser]

I used my mitersaw too. Don't use your best blade as they get coated in stringy melted PVC. The Boeshield blade and bit cleaner removes the residue pretty easy though.

[Dick Sylvan]

One of these has worked well for me when the cut can't be made on the bandsaw.

Do they cut reasonably fast?