Cutting pvc with circle saw question

[farmer bill]

A question for the folks here.

Does cutting pvc rapidly dull the blade of a carbide tooth circle saw blade?

I don't know why it would ... but thought won't hurt to ask

I used a "low mileage" milwaukee brand one to cut some pvc pipe when installing some rfid antenna panels and since that use the saw seems to work a lot harder when cutting. Even things that should be easy like 3/4 inch pine.

Saw is a milwaukee m18 6 1/2 inch version. Not the fuel one.

Also the materials it has cut have been clean as far as dirt etc that would accelerate wear.

Thanks in advance for any insight.

 

[Plastikosmd]

I’ve cut a ton of pvc with my m18 chop

All my dust collection was done and still on the same blade

Seems to to be an easier material than 2” pressure treated

 

[DHCrocks]

I’ve had no issues other than the blade getting pvc melted and stuck on the blade necessitating cleaning. Also the shavings stick with static cling to everything.

 

[Firebrick43]

I would not be cutting pvc with a hand held circular saw, especially one with a narrow kerf blade like cordless saws have.
It has a tendency to bind and can shatter the pipe. I have even had a piece shatter on me in a chop saw but at least it was held down and the saw wasnt going to kick back on me.

 

[gahrajmahal]

Time to take advantage of the holiday sales and stock up on discount blade sets. Any hand held saw needs good and sharp blades for safety.

 

[dnschmidt]

The plastic melting to the blade is the biggest culprit. But unless you're cutting giant PVC (like bigger than 2") why not just use a good hand held PCV cutter. Go to a sprinkler store (out here in Phoenix we have one called Sprinkler World) and buy the best one they have. Cut perfect 90's and last forever. It's what all the landscapers use.