karimwassef
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I just don't like the loud noise of power tools if it can be avoided. Nothing like a single satisfying snap with a ratcheting cutter.
Got lazy cutting PVC, now do this.
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Gorgok
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Now the question is, how many bevel the inside (and maybe outside) edges of your cuts? I use a sharp knife and try to get one pass on the inside of my cuts. I hate it when the thing skips and makes a sawtooth on the edge, but it happens....
I always do the inside, but only sometimes the outside and if so much less than the inside. More of a scrape than a cut.
I always do the inside, but only sometimes the outside and if so much less than the inside. More of a scrape than a cut.
karimwassef
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The only time I need to work the edges is when I'm going to push a pipe through a uniseal. Then I need to "bulletize" the front as well as lubricate with silicon grease (or spit when I run out). I use a dremel disk for the shaping and smoothing.
It's not hard on 1" and below to just force it through. But when it's 2" or bigger, it takes more work to get that front face right.
It's not hard on 1" and below to just force it through. But when it's 2" or bigger, it takes more work to get that front face right.
Johnsreefer
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The saw does make quite a mess, but the cutters don't seem beefy enough for larger piping
karimwassef
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NanoReefWanabe
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I have never had cutters work worth a damn with tiger flex... have to use my mitre saw... but that said I have never been to worried if the cut isn't 100% square
adeebm
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I've tried two cutters, and neither work with thin wall(sch20). They just bend it but not enough to ratchet. Probably won't work with flex pvc either.
karimwassef
Active member
That's user error 
With thin or flex, you need to score by pushing down slightly to make a groove and twirl around. Then squeeze.
With thin or flex, you need to score by pushing down slightly to make a groove and twirl around. Then squeeze.
NanoReefWanabe
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Lol I know how to use cutters.. they envitably follow the spine in the flex pvc... can't say about sch20, never cut it.
der_wille_zur_macht
Team RC
Same. I touch the edge up if it's going in a uniseal. I just use a utility knife blade as a scraper to break the corner, I don't bother shaping much.
sleepydoc
Team RC
I've used both a chop saw and a tubing cutter (and a plain ol' saw once or twice) I prefer the power miter saw because the quality of the cut is better, more square and more precise. The tubing cutters I've used tend to skew the cut a bit and often leave a bit of a rolled lip at the end.
I frequently scrape the end of the pipe with a utility knife, especially if I've used the tubing cutter, but I don't often use a beveling tool like is recommended.
The main disadvantage of a power miter/chop saw is the PVC chips that get everywhere!
I frequently scrape the end of the pipe with a utility knife, especially if I've used the tubing cutter, but I don't often use a beveling tool like is recommended.
The main disadvantage of a power miter/chop saw is the PVC chips that get everywhere!
der_wille_zur_macht
Team RC
I'm telling you guys. Wheel the saw into the driveway. Make your cuts. Shop vac up any egregious dust that's missed the dust bag, and let the wind take the rest away!
sleepydoc
Team RC
Yeah, but then you're throwing PVC shavings all over the environment.
Hambonej20
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May I ask what you guys are talking about? I have plenty of the sharps just not quite sure why and what the use of cutting is for? I am new.
SFish
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That's the same problem I have with the cutters. I started using a hand saw but that gets old when you are doing a lot of cuts.
SFish
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Clowning_Around
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Another reason for the miterbox.... I own a miterbox not just for cutting pvc pipes but for a number of task. Woodwork & metalwork being the two dominant uses, pvc less so but still on the list of course. Yes there is noise and there is mess but each of these are manageable which some argue is offset by the accuracy and speed. My additional nod to the Miterbox is that now its one less additional specialized tool I have buy and store. Of course we are all just splitting hairs imo. Use whatcha got and whatcha like, at a point it just comes down to personal preference and means. Such as, if you dont already have a powered miterbox I wouldn't go buying one just on the account of cutting aquarium pvc unless you can justify its cost with other needs... Hacksaw, cutter, dremel, reciprocating saw, heck even a circular saw will work if you want. G'luck to all those who don't already have a preference ;P
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karimwassef
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noone has mentioned the melting steel wire with toxic fumes.. silent, smooth (mostly) and deadly.
I plan on doing some plumbing here in the next few days, I plan on just using the table saw, as I don't own a miter saw...
I'm with you, use what you have! Of course, haven't cut anything yet, so we will see how it turns out for me.
