tool for cutting PVC piping

[Tinyuna]

Me and my wife are installing a sprinkler system in our back yard, and most of the piping we're using is 1" pvc (CL200 I believe it's called in the business). We're having a problem with cutting it though. I tried with a pair of 'specialist pcv pipe cutters' sold to me by my local DIY store, but they always seem to crack the pipe. I have also tried with a hacksaw,but this leaves a lot of burrs. Does anyone know of a tool to cut my piping cleanly?

[FJT]

In the nicest possible way, why not just use the hacksaw, and then sand/file the burrs off?

[homeSweethome]

Tinyuna,
You should try a metal saw. It is just a small blade but really sharp. I noticed my plumber use it when he modifited my plumbing system few weeks ago.

[John]

I tried with a pair of 'specialist pcv pipe cutters' sold to me by my local DIY store, but they always seem to crack the pipe.

There is a trick to getting these to cut properly. Grip the pipe with the cutters, and twist the pipe, until you have a groove all the way around. Then cut as normal. The groove will make the cut clean, and stop it cracking.

[yeepi]

Ratcheting pipe cutter (Ratchet Shears) is made for pvc and only pvc pipe.. i think it's good for you.

see this :
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000BHHC7G/dealtime-tools-20/ref=nosim

[betty]

I believe you can use any pvc pipe cutter depends on the the level of soft/hard of the pipe?

I agreed with John. To cut a pvc pipe, you should use a short, thick-bladed PVC saw. Line up the saw square with the pipe and, using short strokes, make a groove at your mark. After that, apply pressure and use longer strokes. After making the cut, use the tip of the saw to ream out burrs.

you can review some tips here
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/pl_pipes_fittings/article/0,2037,DIY_14190_2270855,00.html

[dave o]

I have tried all the ideas mentioned and they are all good. But because I'm in the business, we have to work a little faster, so what we do is use the thin
metal cutting disc on our 4" angle grinder and "zip", it's done.
hope this helps
dave