Can I cut PVC pipe with the stock blade?

[JonW]

OK, maybe it sounds like I should just use a hack saw. I have one of those around. I just thought my spiffy table saw would give a cleaner cut.

[JimD]

If you keep the pipe steady it will not shatter. I cut it on my CMS usually but have used the BT3100. A steady smooth cut and it will work fine. Use a vacumn, however, or you will have little plastic shavings everywhere. Just to be safe, keep you hands well away from the blade.

Jim

[jp_spins]

I used my CMS to cut PVC when I remodeled my bathroom, it gave me quick clean cuts, however my blade did get dulled a good bit after.

[Tom Miller]

If you keep the pipe steady it will not shatter.

I should have pointed out that my "explosion" experience was with 4" S&D. I do think you can hold 2" or 2.5" PVC steady, and thus cut it with some measure of safety. (That's the size the OP was talking about.)

But with thinner wall, larger diameter pipe, even if you think you're holding it well, it can still flex at the kerf.

Regards,
Tom

[JR]

Just cut it, darn it

Man, it takes two seconds to cut PVC with a hack saw! Just run you finger around the cut and it cleans up - use a piece of sandpaper if you're picky.

Get 'er done!

JR

[LCHIEN]

I still say the $8 hand cutter is best. Perfect square cuts, no rough edges, no chaff inside the pipe to foul what ever you are plumbing up. Quick, easy to operate. and cheap.

Right tool for the right job (see my sig line), in this case its only $8.

[Pappy]

strong vote is for a hand cutter. If you decide to use the TS (or a miter saw) pick up a cheap blade and dedicate it for this.

[Tom Miller]

...(see my sig line)...

So, you're suggesting to cut PVC with a....hammer? Sorry, couldn't resist.

But here's where I really get ignorant. I haven't actually seen one of these PVC cutters -- does it have a toothed cutter, or more like a knife blade? If the latter, I'm interested, if only for the absence of PVC shavings.

Regards,
Tom

[JonW]

Yeah, I'm also not sure what type of cutter you folks are referring to. Is there a link to a typical example? Thanks.

[LCHIEN]

So, you're suggesting to cut PVC with a....hammer? Sorry, couldn't resist.

But here's where I really get ignorant. I haven't actually seen one of these PVC cutters -- does it have a toothed cutter, or more like a knife blade? If the latter, I'm interested, if only for the absence of PVC shavings.

Regards,
Tom

Knife blade plus a bunch of mechanical advantage thru a ratcheting set of leverageing handles. They really work slick.

Below's a link to amazon, if you search amazon for pvc cutter they have abunch of diffrerent sizes, this one will do most houshold stuff (but not 4" DC ducting) . But most of your box stores, HD, Lowes, Ace will have them on the same aisle as the PVC pipe or the PVC pipe fittings and near the PVC primers and glues.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=228013

Home depot:
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...gln.0&MID=9876

Did i mention they're portable, compact and cordless, too? Try getting your miter saw into a hole in the ground to fix a broken sprinkler branch.

[JeremyM]

I'm all for cutting PVC with the miter saw. Did some 4" last week and 3" and 1" and 2". Difference is, I only use sch 40.

Yes, it makes a ton of shavings. But the difference in the cut and the way it seats, it's worth it to me. If your hacksaw or handsaw is a touch dull or got bent, cutting becomes a pain in the neck. My miter is handy and I get a fantastic finish. If I use a hacksaw, I whip out my knife and run it around the rim to clean it up. With the miter, I just have to wipe it clean.

YMMV, but I like the miter for it. But, if you have a cordless sawzall, that's even better if you are in the ditch or whatever. Quick and easy!

[tribalwind]

100% with loring.
when i first started flutemaking i was using pvc only.. those rachetting pvc cutters are most excellent.. well. up to maybe 2.5" tops anyway. over that theyre too small i think

cuttin it with a saw is fine, its the cleaning up afte that sucks,literally lol.