Cutting solvent weld pipe

[smallsteve1]

just out of curiosity, is there any reason not to use the cutter in the attached picture on solvent weld pipe? i’ve got guillotine-type cutters, but they tend to squash the pipe and it’s not easy to get a straight cut, or cut it at all for that matter!

 

[terryplumb]

You could try ,but it's a bit hit and miss with that type. If you are very careful to keep the pipe within the guide rollers ,and don't tighten the wheel too much ( which tends to deform the pipe shape) it should eventually cut through if the cutting wheel is in good condition.

 

[just pumps]

Use a hacksaw myself.

 

[Fred Blogs]

I use a hacksaw as well but I am rubbish cutting in a straight line or even a curved one on a bit of pipe so I stick a bit of insulation tape around the pipe to give me a rough guide.

 

[just pumps]

I use a hacksaw as well but I am rubbish cutting in a straight line or even a curved one on a bit of pipe so I stick a bit of insulation tape around the pipe to give me a rough guide.

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[Madrab]

just out of curiosity, is there any reason not to use the cutter in the attached picture on solvent weld pipe? i’ve got guillotine-type cutters, but they tend to squash the pipe and it’s not easy to get a straight cut, or cut it at all for that matter!

Is it ratchet sheers or just lever ones? When using them, start cutting down, when it starts to depress the pipe then twist the pipe/shears around, the blade will then start the cut straight and will compete the rest of the cut in line. Make sure they are nice and sharp too.