Re: Cutting PVC

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <Mddeming-at-aol-dot-com>

In a message dated 3/9/01 5:44:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, tesla-at-pupman-dot-com 
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> Original poster: "Mike Novak by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" < 
> acmnovak-at-msn-dot-com> 
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> 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 



Hi Mike! 
      For tubing up to 8" I use a 12 "compound mitre saw. For bigger stuff 
to 12", I use a box with a slot and a hand saw. (like magicians used to "cut 
someone in half") For anything bigger than that, I call a friend who has Big 
tools at work and slip him a 12-pack of his favorite brew after hours. 
(persons under 21 ignore the last sentence.) 

Matt D.