CountryBumkin
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I need a PVC pipe (sch 40) cutter for pipes up to 2" diameter. Something manually operated and well built. Can anyone recommend a product?
I have a handheld PVC cutter now (like ratcheting scissors) that works okay for pipe up to 1". The kind sold at the big box stores. Like this http://www.homedepot.com/p/BrassCraft-Ratcheting-PVC-Cutter-T012-X/202351847 The blade seems to dull quickly and it won't easily cut "old" pipe (it tends to squeeze the pipe rather than cut it). But it works fine for 1/2" and 3/4" and 1" pipe that is new.
I've used a hacksaw and a sawzall for the bigger pipe, but I never seem to get a straight cut with either.
So, before I go to HD and get something off the shelf, is there a "brand/model" that works better and you can recommend - or are you guys just using the big box store brand?
I'm looking at buying this http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Ratchet-Action-Plastic-Pipe-and-Tubing-Cutter-30088/202826756
I have a handheld PVC cutter now (like ratcheting scissors) that works okay for pipe up to 1". The kind sold at the big box stores. Like this http://www.homedepot.com/p/BrassCraft-Ratcheting-PVC-Cutter-T012-X/202351847 The blade seems to dull quickly and it won't easily cut "old" pipe (it tends to squeeze the pipe rather than cut it). But it works fine for 1/2" and 3/4" and 1" pipe that is new.
I've used a hacksaw and a sawzall for the bigger pipe, but I never seem to get a straight cut with either.
So, before I go to HD and get something off the shelf, is there a "brand/model" that works better and you can recommend - or are you guys just using the big box store brand?
I'm looking at buying this http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Ratchet-Action-Plastic-Pipe-and-Tubing-Cutter-30088/202826756
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