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In Australia we use a hacksaw.I have a challenging little problem about cutting PVC piping, its unusual so I'd like to see if there are ways to do it.
Any takers?
I have a challenging little problem about cutting PVC piping, its unusual so I'd like to see if there are ways to do it.
Any takers?
I have a challenging little problem about cutting PVC piping, its unusual so I'd like to see if there are ways to do it.
Any takers?
I have a challenging little problem about cutting PVC piping, its unusual so I'd like to see if there are ways to do it.
Any takers?
There are various cutters available. If you are using 3/4” or smaller there are plier-type cutters. There is also a wire saw, but you need to have more than two hands or a place to clamp the work. If you have power tools, table saw, jig saw etc they will work. If you are joining pieces with glue make sure to remove any burrs from the sawing.......
What’ the “unusual” part?
Hi, here's the challnege.
I have a new chicken coop with a corrugated metal roof, e.g.
View attachment 67293328
The corrugated edge runs along the back of the roof of the coop and is about throat height - you can appreciate the risk if someone is distracted or careless.
We tried foam pipe insulation and these worked, the glue was fine and the edge was nicely cushioned but the weather (extreme sun/heat in Arizona, particularly this year) has dried the glue and the foam has begun to decay.
I want to now use pvc pipe, say 1.5" diameter but would love to cut a wavy slot along the edge (rather than just a straight line) to get a very neat fit and make it more secure overall.
I have a Dremel (that I have yet to use!) and wonder is there some way I can use a small power tool like this to cut a wavy line along the length of pipe like this?
I might be tempted to use a bigger pvc (4 inch, maybe) and cut it with a big enough slot to be a rain gutter as well as a guard.
Hi, here's the challnege.
I have a new chicken coop with a corrugated metal roof, e.g.
View attachment 67293328
The corrugated edge runs along the back of the roof of the coop and is about throat height - you can appreciate the risk if someone is distracted or careless.
We tried foam pipe insulation and these worked, the glue was fine and the edge was nicely cushioned but the weather (extreme sun/heat in Arizona, particularly this year) has dried the glue and the foam has begun to decay.
I want to now use pvc pipe, say 1.5" diameter but would love to cut a wavy slot along the edge (rather than just a straight line) to get a very neat fit and make it more secure overall.
I have a Dremel (that I have yet to use!) and wonder is there some way I can use a small power tool like this to cut a wavy line along the length of pipe like this?
IMO, a Drexel tool will not get the desired results, plus I have never run into a cutting bit or wheel that is very robust. Find a friend with a table saw and gut two passes only wide enough to tightly slip over the corrugation. You can through drill and secure the pvc with small bolts and nuts spaced out. Drainage can be achieved by drilling random holes on the lower side.
Where do I send the bill?
:2razz:
EDIT: your throat or the chicken’s throat?
Our throats!
IMO, a Drexel tool will not get the desired results, plus I have never run into a cutting bit or wheel that is very robust. Find a friend with a table saw and gut two passes only wide enough to tightly slip over the corrugation. You can through drill and secure the pvc with small bolts and nuts spaced out. Drainage can be achieved by drilling random holes on the lower side.
Where do I send the bill?
:2razz:
EDIT: your throat or the chicken’s throat?
OK yes, that too is a decent idea, saves forcing the pipe onto the corrugation, the gap will be enough to fit it - but I have no table saw nor anyone I know out here...
I'm wondering if there is a plastic material that is not so tough as PVC, something like we find in corrugated (no connection here) hoses (like used in swimming pools).
Then I could possibly push/force/hammer the pipe along the edge of the corrugated metal and the edge of the metal would/might naturally cut into the material perfectly...problem is though if the material is somewhat soft then a hammer won't do much to force it onto the metal edge...
Our throats!
What's your unusual problem? PVC is not that difficult to cut. With a knife or with a saw, or a dedicated PVC cutter.
What's your unusual problem? PVC is not that difficult to cut. With a knife or with a saw, or a dedicated PVC cutter.
Hi, here's the challnege.
I have a new chicken coop with a corrugated metal roof, e.g.
View attachment 67293328
The corrugated edge runs along the back of the roof of the coop and is about throat height - you can appreciate the risk if someone is distracted or careless.
We tried foam pipe insulation and these worked, the glue was fine and the edge was nicely cushioned but the weather (extreme sun/heat in Arizona, particularly this year) has dried the glue and the foam has begun to decay.
I want to now use pvc pipe, say 1.5" diameter but would love to cut a wavy slot along the edge (rather than just a straight line) to get a very neat fit and make it more secure overall.
I have a Dremel (that I have yet to use!) and wonder is there some way I can use a small power tool like this to cut a wavy line along the length of pipe like this?
I'm wondering if there is a plastic material that is not so tough as PVC, something like we find in corrugated (no connection here) hoses (like used in swimming pools).
Then I could possibly push/force/hammer the pipe along the edge of the corrugated metal and the edge of the metal would/might naturally cut into the material perfectly...
Get a coping saw map out the conture and follow it with your saw, use a file to finish.
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