Comments on: Reader Find: A PVC Wire Saw http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/16/reader-find-a-pvc-wire-saw/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:02:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Randy http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/16/reader-find-a-pvc-wire-saw/#comment-14358 Randy Wed, 17 Jan 2007 17:15:38 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/16/reader-find-a-pvc-wire-saw/#comment-14358 Another good way to cut PVC is with the handheld ratcheting pruner style cutters. The saw may let you get into some tight places, but the PCV cutters are pretty small. The main limitation on the ratcheting cutters is that if the pipe gets bigger (greater than 1.5") you need a bigger pair of ratcheting cutters, more like small bolt cutter size. Either way, I like the handheld cutters, and think it's just about the best way to cut PVC. The only complaint I see on them is that some don't come with replacement blades if the blade gets dull or breaks. I know that the blades are sold at Lowe's for the brand that's sold at Lowe's. I have a cheap set from Harbor Freight (like $3) and I know how to use a file, so I'm not too worried abut the blade sharpness. Another good way to cut PVC is with the handheld ratcheting pruner style cutters. The saw may let you get into some tight places, but the PCV cutters are pretty small. The main limitation on the ratcheting cutters is that if the pipe gets bigger (greater than 1.5″) you need a bigger pair of ratcheting cutters, more like small bolt cutter size.

Either way, I like the handheld cutters, and think it’s just about the best way to cut PVC. The only complaint I see on them is that some don’t come with replacement blades if the blade gets dull or breaks. I know that the blades are sold at Lowe’s for the brand that’s sold at Lowe’s. I have a cheap set from Harbor Freight (like $3) and I know how to use a file, so I’m not too worried abut the blade sharpness.

]]> By: Scott http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/16/reader-find-a-pvc-wire-saw/#comment-14186 Scott Tue, 16 Jan 2007 22:22:17 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/16/reader-find-a-pvc-wire-saw/#comment-14186 Actually there is a less expensive way of cutting PVC in a low clearance situation. All you need is a poly string, like the kind used to pull wire in conduit, and two pieces of pipe large enough for handles. Use it the same way you would this saw. It cuts very clean and costs about $1. I've used this many times in electrical construction. Actually there is a less expensive way of cutting PVC in a low clearance situation. All you need is a poly string, like the kind used to pull wire in conduit, and two pieces of pipe large enough for handles. Use it the same way you would this saw. It cuts very clean and costs about $1. I’ve used this many times in electrical construction.

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