Reciprocating Saw and PVC Pipe
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Marctrees
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I looked at the photos in the "Test" subforum.
So, this quest for square cuts is all for irrigation water lines?
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Goodnight.
Edit - Maybe there's an App for that.
Marc
So, this quest for square cuts is all for irrigation water lines?
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Goodnight.
Edit - Maybe there's an App for that.
Marc
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PugetDude
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One thing you can bet on...on the Garage Journal the simpler the problem, the more complex the answers.
Well, clearly the right answer would be to chuck the pvc pipe in a lathe, (using a remote steady rest to stabilize it), cut it off with a cobalt parting tool, chamfer the OD with a carbide facing tool in a compound slide, then deburr the ID with a six-flute countersink. Confirm the length with a bar micrometer, of course.
A tape measure, a Sharpie and a pvc cutter or saw would also work...
Marctrees
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Wam - When I cut pipe, i'm pretty fussy and re cut any ends that aren't on the money... but really... for basic purposes like you have the ratchet cutters are more than adequate.
Even though they have a bit of a cradle that helps square the pipe, you can still get it even better if you purposely eyeball it before starting to squeeze.
I myself tend to get overly fussy doing projects... to the point many here would call it "OCD"
But the ratchet cutters are more than fine.... or if you want to saw.. a fine tooth saw w a plastic cheap miter box would also work great.
Marc
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias=lawngarden&field-keywords=miter+box
Even though they have a bit of a cradle that helps square the pipe, you can still get it even better if you purposely eyeball it before starting to squeeze.
I myself tend to get overly fussy doing projects... to the point many here would call it "OCD"
But the ratchet cutters are more than fine.... or if you want to saw.. a fine tooth saw w a plastic cheap miter box would also work great.
Marc
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias=lawngarden&field-keywords=miter+box
Marctrees
Well-known member
If you do get the little miter box.. glue a piece of medium sandpaper to the bed.. and fence.. so your slippery pipe won't shift as you cut.
That idea works great for power miter boxes as well.. fussy hardwood trim pieces stay solid perfect in place.. cannot slide.
Marc
That idea works great for power miter boxes as well.. fussy hardwood trim pieces stay solid perfect in place.. cannot slide.
Marc
One thing you can bet on...on the Garage Journal the simpler the problem, the more complex the answers.
Did I say something wrong? I have a small shop and its not typical I have access to all 3 tools, so whichever one is setup is the one I go with.
Stuart in MN
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Oh, no - I was making fun of the 30-some responses before yours with all kinds of complex procedures.
It's just a plastic pipe, most any method will work just fine.