Cutting PVC

johndeere · Post by **johndeere** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 6:05 pm

Which is better. Cutting PVS sheet & pipe which is 3mm thick on the Band saw with a 1/4 blade or on the table saw with a carbide blade. I've tried the Bandsaw & it works fine. I haven't tried it on the table saw yet. Any opinions or advice would be appreciated.

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 6:43 pm

I use a hack saw, for the larger pipes - a rotating pipe cutter for smaller pipes.

A band saw will have the limitation of the throat for length of cutoff.

Whichever power saw you use - be aware the saws will have a strong tendency to rotate the pipe.

Either power saw can be used for cutting sheet goods.

Gene Howe · Post by **Gene Howe** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 7:51 pm

For the table saw, you can make a miter gauge guided cradle to hold the pipe.
For small stuff, I just use a hack saw.
Sheet pvc is easily cut with either saw.

ryanbp01 · Post by **ryanbp01** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 8:05 pm

To cut PVC pipe I use a piece of yellow mason cord. Leaves a nice, clean cut with no burrs. As far as sheet stock is concerned, I use a heavy X-acto knife.

BPR