RE: Cutting PVC

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Original poster: "Ross Overstreet by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <ross-o-at-mindspring-dot-com>

This is good question!  I once asked Bill Wysock the same thing!  Bill built
an aluminum jig that clamps around 10" PVC that allows him to cut it
squarely.  Other than this jig, there are no secrets in this area...  I have
seen beautiful work on 20+ PVC with the method of using paper to mark the
line and then CAREFULLY using a jig saw to make the cut.
Ross-O

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Subject: RE: Cutting PVC


Original poster: "Basura, Brian by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>"
<brian.basura-at-unistudios-dot-com>

Mike,

Just wrap a sheet of butcher paper tightly around the pipe and mark. Then
use a hacksaw, saber saw, or sawzall and carefully cut along the line.
After cutting use a sheet of sandpaper stapled to a smooth board to finish
the end.

Regards,
Brian B.

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Subject:	Cutting PVC

Original poster: "Mike Novak by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>"
<acmnovak-at-msn-dot-com>


Hello All,
Although I'm a bit embarrassed to ask, here goes...
How does one cut PVC squarely without a bandsaw or lathe?
I've tried a hacksaw, hand wood saw, roto-zip, and table saw all with poor
results. It's kind of sad that a quasi-experienced coiler doesn't know this,
but I'd rather be embarrassed to ask then be embarrassed of my coils : þ

Thanks,

-Mike Novak