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PVC
Pipe Cutting Tips
Cutting is easy
to do when you follow these techniques.
- Cut the longest pieces first
- Mark length to be cut with a pencil
- Cut with a standard PVC pipe cutter. (I use the simple
"ratcheting" style cutter available at most hardware
stores, Home Depot, Lowe's, etc.)
- Line up pencil mark with the pipe cutter blade, then cut on
the mark
Alternative suggestion:
- Cut the pipe with a hack saw
- To make sure your cut is straight, place PVC pipe into a
wood or plastic miter box. Then set a piece of scrap wood
between the pipe and miter box to brace the pipe securely.
- Remove any burrs with a file
Here's an even easier,
quicker, more reliable way:
Build a PVC
Pipe Cutting Jig!
Why do you need a cutting jig? Consider...
- You'll save lots of time
- If you're going to do a lot of cutting,
it's easier on your hands
- It's perfect for multiple cuts of the same pipe length
- Measure once, cut as many pieces as you want
(ideal for home production)
- You'll get the same exact cut every time
Just think... if you need, say, ten pieces of 12-inch pipe, all you do is measure the
first length, lay it onto the jig and cut'em all lickety-split with your miter saw!
You can assemble your jig for practically nothing. (I made mine with scrap
lumber, a couple of nuts & bolts and a handful of screws.) It
only takes a couple of hours. Maybe less.
All the "figgerin's" been
done to save you time, money and trial & error. The plans
manual I have for you is full of photos and construction directions.
And it's on a handy CD. Best part is, it's only $19.
Here's How to
Get Your Copy
Use this Quick 'n Easy
Order
Form
And, of course, money back anytime if
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