Cutting PVC in A Tight Spot

Cutting PVC In A Tight Spot
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Cutting PVC In A Tight Spot by hdmotorc (/member/hdmotorc/)

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I used a vise and a couple of 2x4's to simulate a hard to reach pipe. As a plumber I encounter this a lot. They do make a cable saw for this but, they don't last. I'll show you a way you can cut it easier than a cable saw.
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The string on the left is nylon . It's very common string. The string on the right is not nylon it's cotton and will not work.
Step 2: The Process
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Wrap the string around the pipe as shown. I don't cut my string; that way I can position myself to a comfy spot while cutting the pipe.
Step 3: Back View
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After the string is in place pull on the string lightly to keep it in place to where you want to cut it; at the same time saw with both ends of the string back and fourth.
Step 4: It's Working!
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This is sched 40 solid pipe. It works even easier with foam core. With just a few pulls you will get a groove started.
Step 5: The Finale.
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You will quickly get a rhythm going and before you know it you will have cut a straight smooth cut.
Step 6: Done
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It takes about 20 seconds to cut 1-1/2" pipe. Works every time!
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I do everything with a iPhone or iPad. Haven't had luck posting YouTube videos to 5 instructables with those. However, yes 20 (/member seconds on 1-1/2" pipe. Longer with larger /hdmotorc/) pipe. If the pipe is wet it might take slightly longer (cools the friction). I'll tell you this as a plumber I do this all the time.
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marcosmazini (/member/marcosmazini/) says: Oct 22, 2013. 4:50 PM Is it only in 20 seconds?

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I first tried this with neon string used on job sites as pull strings / marking string. 5 It didn't work with masons cotton string. (/member Kite string is nylon string which I referred to /hdmotorc/) as waxed. It's nylon :)
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No the package won't say waxed. You are correct. It is nylon string. Cotton string 5 doesn't work because it has too much friction (/member and won't glide. If you force it; it will just /hdmotorc/) break. Nylon string slightly melts and takes on some of the pipe; and so it builds friction and heat and melts the pipe while maintaining its strength.
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It does work with ABS too :)

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I'm guessing you would want to use cotton string (waxed) as cotton resists melting etc due to the heat generated.
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Alezius (/member/Alezius/) says: Does it work with ABS too?
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allybongo (/member/allybongo/) says: sweet

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Great Tip. Thanks for sharing. Question: It looks like the string on the left is nylon and the string on the right is cotton. Is the term waxed string printed on the item packaging?
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Nice. I was expecting some over complicated solution and had the rebuke fully loaded. You proved me wrong! :) Now... off you go and find me a solution to cutting cast iron pipe in the same situation. ;)
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Lectric Wizard (/member/Lectric+Wizard/) says: Oct 17, 2013. 9:08 AM Another great tip, thanks!
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rimar2000 (/member/rimar2000/) says: Oct 16, 2013. 6:18 PM Genial, thanks for sharing.
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