My favorite is my M12 Hackzall. One-handed use with excellent control and line of sight, and it lets me keep one hand on the pipe without struggling at all with the weight of a full-sized sawzall. If you do three things right every time you never get a crooked cut and it's done quickly. 1)sharp blade or go home 2)the cut can only be as straight as you are capable of making it, so put YOURSELF in line with the cut so you are looking DOWN THE CUT as you make it. And 3) press the shoe of the saw against the pipe the entire time, let the blade eat the pipe at the speed it wants to, almost no pressure needed at all down on the blade.
Great tips. One can also use a piece of paper,wrap it around it and do your marks,that way you ll know you re are following a straigh line all the way around the pipe.
I really love what Roger has achieved. Another great video. This channel has really inspired me that you can grow on UA-cam and showed me the way to help others. So I started on the journey of building my Channel to grow my audience so I can take on the American Airlines Center and raise $1,000,000 for local charities in one night. Taking disabled children to summer camp. $50 a ticket. $20,000 seats. Big challenge. I’ll keep coming back when I need a boost as it’s hard work and I’ve a long way to go. Thank you. Thank you.
Cool trick with the chop saw! After u make the cut and as you take your finger off of the trigger you can grab the pipe and make a perfect bevel on the outside edge of the pipe by rolling it on the outside surface of the carbide blade before it stops spinning. Major time saver on big rough-ins
Hey roger I have a tip that I do with cutting big pipe by hand, I use a handle hacksaw, but with the changeable smaller 12” blades. Then I put The blade in backwards on the hacksaw so when I push it cuts. I can cut a 4” pipe square in about 4-5 pushes! 2” pipe is two pushes as well.
Awesome video,good to mention about reaming and putting a bevel on the pipe. I have met some people who don't ,or told me it makes no difference. I use my m18 fuel hackzall to cut cpvc on the daily,it always gets the job done and is light on the hand.
I would love a follow up on how to clamp in less than ideal set ups. We haven't got a nice vice and our ground is uneven. This video was really helpful, but half the cut is the set up This is still very helpful though. Thank you for a great video
I also use a Oscalating saw. It's has a narrow blade and works fast, I find when I attach a metal band collar to my PVC pipe I always get a aquire cut.
That's all good I like how you do things rite but if I did all that at a jobsite the company will lay me off for not using a bandsaw or sawzall. Companies want you to hurry up.
I use the miter saw. problem is, my miter saw doesn't quite have the depth to to 4 inch pvc in one cut, so I mostly use the recip saw for 4 inch. I'd really like to see the tubing cutter that will cut 4 inch
Thanks! I used hand saws for the longest possible time before finally switching to electric ones. :-) What is a good way to file/sand a 1.5 inch PVC pipe so that it fits on top of 1.5 inch hole drilled in another 4 inch PVC pipe? Just use a half-round file? These two pipes will fit perpendicular to each other (after the two pipes are glued to each other). Basically, I want to add an outward protruding 2 inch long attachment to the hole in 4 inch pipe. (This is for a Gilbertson Bluebird house) Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
The bevel in the fitting allows for a place for the glue/cement to go that accumulates at the edge of the pipe as you push it into the fitting. If you bevel the pipe, it overlaps the fitting bevel and reduces or eliminates the space, forcing the glue/cement into the pipe flow. Deburring and smoothing the inside edge is the most critical to eliminate catches. The outside edge doesn't need to be as perfect since it is pushed against a glue dam.
I cut tons of SCH-40 2in pipe for my pool jobs. I don't have the luxury of a table to hold my pipe, so is there any tools out there that can help me make a straighter cut with a zaw-zaw (recip. saw)? My cuts always come out at an angle Thankyou
And 4" Pipes are for drain lines, right? so no typical pressure. Sawzall. clean, rough up, purple solvent, and best glue for the job to avoid a second trip...done ;)
I like how to cover basic skills. Do you think you could do short videos on plumbing code. Like what is a "trap wier" what is a trap arm, why is this important.
I used the pvc saw a lot until the battery powered sawzall became affordable. I did learn cutting by hand, I think that’s something these younger guys are missing.
I'm an older guy and my hand saw is definitely not missed. Chop Saw the best, then Sawzall the rest. Young guys, power tools are the way to go. Your elbow will thank me in 30 years.
Yeah that's a word for it yeah I own a hacksaw I don't know what you would use one of those for but I guess I can't use that even if it's one inch of pipe right because of how thin the blade is I know it'll screw things up if I try to use it and I won't because then just ruins everything it screws the job up that I got to do I wasn't really planning on using anyways I got a jigsaw which is electric and it should only take me maybe a couple seconds to 3 seconds to get through that 1 inch to 3/4 inch pipe
For all you apprentices and want to be plumbers out there..this very unrealistic. Number one you wont have a vice on the jobsite and if you ever cut and prep one joint this slow you won't make it one day. Learn to use a sawzall, chop saw or skillsaw
The technique I use to cut straight is to put a stainless steel band clamp around the pipe and use the edge of the clamp as a guide for the blade.
THANK YOU!
@@ForPlanetEarthLLC You're welcome.
My favorite is my M12 Hackzall. One-handed use with excellent control and line of sight, and it lets me keep one hand on the pipe without struggling at all with the weight of a full-sized sawzall. If you do three things right every time you never get a crooked cut and it's done quickly. 1)sharp blade or go home 2)the cut can only be as straight as you are capable of making it, so put YOURSELF in line with the cut so you are looking DOWN THE CUT as you make it. And 3) press the shoe of the saw against the pipe the entire time, let the blade eat the pipe at the speed it wants to, almost no pressure needed at all down on the blade.
So no one is going to point out the fact this guy has the dopest intro beat for any helpful diy channel?!?!
The music is obnoxious and overly loud.
Great tips.
One can also use a piece of paper,wrap it around it and do your marks,that way you ll know you re are following a straigh line all the way around the pipe.
I really love what Roger has achieved. Another great video.
This channel has really inspired me that you can grow on UA-cam and showed me the way to help others.
So I started on the journey of building my Channel to grow my audience so I can take on the American Airlines Center and raise $1,000,000 for local charities in one night.
Taking disabled children to summer camp.
$50 a ticket. $20,000 seats. Big challenge.
I’ll keep coming back when I need a boost as it’s hard work and I’ve a long way to go.
Thank you. Thank you.
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Great presentation, I'm glad you mentioned the use of a chop saw!
Cool trick with the chop saw! After u make the cut and as you take your finger off of the trigger you can grab the pipe and make a perfect bevel on the outside edge of the pipe by rolling it on the outside surface of the carbide blade before it stops spinning. Major time saver on big rough-ins
Wasn't born yesterday wanna save time? Use a sawzall
Hey roger I have a tip that I do with cutting big pipe by hand, I use a handle hacksaw, but with the changeable smaller 12” blades. Then I put The blade in backwards on the hacksaw so when I push it cuts. I can cut a 4” pipe square in about 4-5 pushes! 2” pipe is two pushes as well.
Thank you mr. Wakerfield! Had no other choice but to use a hacksaw for ABS on the job today, it really sucks.
I recommend a mitre box to hold the saw straight for those not as experienced.
I was planning to do that and was hoping the pipe would fit correctly. Im totally new to this.
Awesome video,good to mention about reaming and putting a bevel on the pipe. I have met some people who don't ,or told me it makes no difference.
I use my m18 fuel hackzall to cut cpvc on the daily,it always gets the job done and is light on the hand.
I'm not good with hand saws so I take some sandcloth and use it as a wrap around then mark the pipe so I get a straight cut...
I would love a follow up on how to clamp in less than ideal set ups. We haven't got a nice vice and our ground is uneven. This video was really helpful, but half the cut is the set up
This is still very helpful though. Thank you for a great video
Love the gloves. My favorite color.
Good video and great tips. Thank you.
I also use a Oscalating saw. It's has a narrow blade and works fast, I find when I attach a metal band collar to my PVC pipe I always get a aquire cut.
I like to use a chop saw on big jobs but normally I use a reciprocating saw or ratchet cutters. I don't care for my hand saw too much...🙄
That's all good I like how you do things rite but if I did all that at a jobsite the company will lay me off for not using a bandsaw or sawzall. Companies want you to hurry up.
I use the miter saw. problem is, my miter saw doesn't quite have the depth to to 4 inch pvc in one cut, so I mostly use the recip saw for 4 inch. I'd really like to see the tubing cutter that will cut 4 inch
Thanks! I used hand saws for the longest possible time before finally switching to electric ones. :-) What is a good way to file/sand a 1.5 inch PVC pipe so that it fits on top of 1.5 inch hole drilled in another 4 inch PVC pipe? Just use a half-round file? These two pipes will fit perpendicular to each other (after the two pipes are glued to each other). Basically, I want to add an outward protruding 2 inch long attachment to the hole in 4 inch pipe. (This is for a Gilbertson Bluebird house) Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
The bevel in the fitting allows for a place for the glue/cement to go that accumulates at the edge of the pipe as you push it into the fitting. If you bevel the pipe, it overlaps the fitting bevel and reduces or eliminates the space, forcing the glue/cement into the pipe flow. Deburring and smoothing the inside edge is the most critical to eliminate catches. The outside edge doesn't need to be as perfect since it is pushed against a glue dam.
The fittings are interference fit, you don't need to bevel.
Bahco pvc handsaw. Simply the best handsaw for cutting pvc.
The Swedish know how to make blades that are not only sharp - but last too!
Where did you purchase that saw? I can't find it for sale in the US, even on the internet.
@@Dan-hd3cs I found mine at a local Ewing Irrigation store here in NW Arkansas.
I cut tons of SCH-40 2in pipe for my pool jobs. I don't have the luxury of a table to hold my pipe, so is there any tools out there that can help me make a straighter cut with a zaw-zaw (recip. saw)? My cuts always come out at an angle
Thankyou
What vice are you using in this to hold the pipe steady?
Educational video. Thank you.
Literally just use s sawzall doesn't have to be perfect
I agree with you Jack, close to perfect but yeah Sawzall... ain't no one got time for all that hand action on the jobsite
Thank you
And 4" Pipes are for drain lines, right? so no typical pressure. Sawzall. clean, rough up, purple solvent, and best glue for the job to avoid a second trip...done ;)
Ya it does. If it’s not pressed all the way in the fitting, especially in a sewer, solids get cut up on the Lip/edge. I bet ur just a handyman
@@zachhendry3620 these guys are hacks lol
I like how to cover basic skills. Do you think you could do short videos on plumbing code. Like what is a "trap wier" what is a trap arm, why is this important.
Your first right move is to use a pipe vise, after that,hand saw or Powe saw, you will get a square cut.
Power
I used the pvc saw a lot until the battery powered sawzall became affordable. I did learn cutting by hand, I think that’s something these younger guys are missing.
Lmao okay dude sawzall so much smarter I'm not missing shit
We aren't missing anything because nobody uses a hand saw..
I'm an older guy and my hand saw is definitely not missed. Chop Saw the best, then Sawzall the rest. Young guys, power tools are the way to go. Your elbow will thank me in 30 years.
What if you cut it 1/4 inch out of square? I know alot of guys would still glue it. What say you?
Send it, its drain pipe, it wont leak
I just use a chop saw!
why wouldn't you draw a line completely around it for a visual marker?
Can you cat 12” inch pipe with a saw
God himself has now blessed us with his presence.
I've used my husky 13 in pvc saw ever since high school I wished they sold replacement blades for the saw but you can't have everything in life
I normally use a crown molding guide and hand saw.
portable band saw works good also.
This "reamer" I am supposed to use for the inside shavings: Are you referring to my Ex-Wife?
Glad that found this info on 4 inch pvc cutting and it is not the dopest as commented by a viewer . Not nice!
Chop saw all the way
A vice isn’t practical I have to many tools to drag around as it is And a lot of my cuts are made while I’m standing on staging or a 6 foot ladder
sawzall in construction now days every thing is hurry up get it done so its hard to keep the cut straight every time
Or you can use pipe cutters
I prefer to use a seesaw...in my back yard while my plumber does all the work.
I wish I had a vice to hold my pipes steady
My cuts are usually in a crawl space lying in shit
Ain't nothing wrong with that! As long as its filed down and clean edges
Hmm I say recip saw, miter saw, or in a pinch a multi tool
I seen people use a hose clamp as a guide.
I used my sawzall, it all came out crooked...wtf 🤦♂️
Hackzalll 4 life
Shop saw....👍🏼
Fck that! I’d be worn out. Especially if you got to cut 4” pipe all day.
Я понял, это когда нет денег на болгарку
Sawzall
Yeah that's a word for it yeah I own a hacksaw I don't know what you would use one of those for but I guess I can't use that even if it's one inch of pipe right because of how thin the blade is I know it'll screw things up if I try to use it and I won't because then just ruins everything it screws the job up that I got to do I wasn't really planning on using anyways I got a jigsaw which is electric and it should only take me maybe a couple seconds to 3 seconds to get through that 1 inch to 3/4 inch pipe
To much work for me😂
For all you apprentices and want to be plumbers out there..this very unrealistic. Number one you wont have a vice on the jobsite and if you ever cut and prep one joint this slow you won't make it one day. Learn to use a sawzall, chop saw or skillsaw
Absolute genius. Not.