Best way to cut 2" PVC?

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TriniStylez

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I have limited tools because Im in an apartment but I was wondering what the best way to cut 2" PVC would be? How much are the PVC cutters and how well do they generally work?

Thanks!
 
a small pvc saw is relatively cheap and works well. a hack saw works, but it's hard to get a straight cut. I use a miter saw, but living in an apartment i assume you don't have one. really any saw will work, even a standard hand saw will suffice.
 
The hand-held pipe cutters work fairly well and are quick, but the cut won't be perfectly square (usually that doesn't matter since you are gluing it inside a fitting). The one I have won't cut 2" pipe though. You could always by a cheap miter box/saw like this . They are fairly cheap and you will get ok cuts, although you will probably have to clean them up a bit. Good luck.
 
Generally PVC cutters at the home center will only work up to 1 1/4" pipe for about $25. For up to 2" they run around $80. Power miter saw would be best but it makes a lot of staticy slivers.
 
I cant really use a mitre saw anywhere here. Im in a building with no area around it for using "bigger" tools. I have to probably stick to hand held stuff. I guess I might just use a hack saw. Will it cause trouble gluing at all, since the cuts will never be perfect?
 
as long as it's close to straight it will be fine, PVC is very forgiving. just clean up the edges a little and it will be fine. as long as it's not so crooked that when you glue it up, part of the pipe isn't barely in the joint. if that made any sense.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10931102#post10931102 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by shyland83
as long as it's close to straight it will be fine, PVC is very forgiving. just clean up the edges a little and it will be fine. as long as it's not so crooked that when you glue it up, part of the pipe isn't barely in the joint. if that made any sense.
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Yeah that makes sense. Thanks. I sure I can get it pretty close.
 
You can also use a jigsaw. That would be quite a bit faster than a hacksaw and you can pick one up pretty cheap.
 
when I have to do a cut by hand, I use a Japanese style hand saw. much easier to get a straight cut than with a hacksaw.
 
I have plumbed a tank using a jigsaw. It worked pretty good. Use either a wood blade or a plastic blade if you have one. I definatly prefer using my table saw now though. :D
 
Jig saw is fine. roll the pvc slowly as you make your cut following your mark, and you should hit your mark on the other side just without a problem... clean up with a buff of sandpaper if you miss, but as mentioned earlier... pvc is VERY forgiving.
 
If you want to use any type of hand saw and want a square cut, take a piece of paper and wrap it around the pipe while aligning one side so it is strait. Mark it and follow the line. I would use the hack saw or the Japansse saw. Both can do it almost as fast as a jig saw. I cut some 2" last night with a hack saw and it took me about 30 seconds or less.
 
I it the same way as stated above. A simple hacksaw a little tape and some paper and if you are patient you will have a very nice cut.
 
There is still such a thing called a miter box you can buy to work with a hand saw.

Also, a friend with real tools can make one for you with leftover material.
 
dremels work wonders, I use mine to cut a lot of stuff, and it doesn't make a lot of noise, perfect when I lived in an apartment.
 
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