4 Ways to Cut PVC Pipe at Home

I have a cutter but it’s been years since I’ve done it so this was a good refresher.

Useful knowledge, not silly at all. Thank you so much for making the vid and sharing.

I have the same ratchet cutter. It cuts smooth but does not cut perfectly straight. There is an angle to the cut every time.

Thank you

so nice bro for pvc

Thanks, 👍 ✅ it's my first timer for fixing my own paip . Thanks helping me a lots

Thank you. Beneficial video. I didn't know about ratchet PVC cutters until your video. I had used a hacksaw to cut an older outdoor PVC pipe, and it cracked the pipe. These additional methods are helpful to see.

All of these methods are of course based on the conditions of the pvc pipe. If it’s a pool part it will be very brittle from being in the sun. It will splinter and/or break before it cuts smoothly. So beware.

Thanks for this, was my first time and I wanted to make sure I did it right and didn't get cut for no reason.

You missed the stanley knife method.

Good job man 👍 thank you so much for the information 🙂

This is great I only have three cuts to make for my small repair and was trying to find the best balance for me between most cost-effective and efficient method for this job.

Thanks for the video.Wished I saw this earlier.Bought a hacksaw to cut pvc and just now it broke on me!Guess it's off to my local hardware store to look for more specialised tools like you showed in your videos. 😅

Not silly! I consider myself handy for a woman and I wasn't sure the best way to cut PVC for my next DIY project!

Thank you. I ended up getting a pipe cutter since I was planning on using a dremel lol. I didn't want to make a mess.

Thank you! Didn’t have this knowledge and now I do.

Not silly at all! I learned something and it helped me! 👍🏾

This is a VERY useful video! Cz many of us never had to work with pvc pipe before so we're lacking this part of knowledge! Thanks for the video!

A vibratory multitool can be used as well. Schedule 80 is too thick for my ratchet cutter, this results in a cracked pipe.

Thanks for the info!

Thank you greatly for a short concise video without music and preamble straight to the point. Given an option you're my go-to first pick for how to videos.

Very helpful! Thanks!

Not silly! It was exactly what I needed, thanks :)

So helpful. Was looking for a solution to cutting PVC in my apartment - thank you!

Thank you for this video super helpful!!

Thank you for this video. I'm using PVC pipe to make a stand to hold a back drop. I ordered 10' lengths thinking the store would cut for free. I was wrong. 😭 but this looks easy enough to do.

Nice that was helpful, thank you! 
I wasn't sure how to cut PVC so this was great. Feeling more confident now.
And I am happy to have been the number 1,000 Like on this vid. :)

Thanks for sharing

I use pvc to build most of my garden structures. The ratcheting pvc cutter, while fast and easy to use, and makes a very clean cut, DOES NOT make cuts that are straight. When you're building a structure with lots of interlocking parts, those crooked cuts can really mess up your project.

The saws are fine, but involve lots of de-burring or sanding on the ends to clean them up. I ended up using one of those rotary style steel pipe cutters — they take a little more time to use (no more than a hand saw), but they make cuts that are accurately placed, perfectly clean, and perfectly straight. You get back your time from using a slower tool by not having to spend any time de-burring, and not having to redo any cuts.

Thanks for the video =)

thanks that helped me a lot

Thank you.

I am one of the latter people and I immensely appreciate this video!!!

No it’s not silly. Helped me! Thanks

Is it better to get a PVC pipe cutter that handles larger pipes as well (up to 2"+), or is there are reason (besides price) to choose a cutter that handles only up to 1 5/8" pipes?

PVC can also be cut with the type of cutter used to cut copper pipe: the circular blade that is twisted around the pipe. Working with a saw is OK for the workshop where the particles can be cleaned off but working on existing plumbing it can get particles in the system.

Thank you was trying to find ways so I wouldn't have to bring into a store with all my pipes I'm gonna buy the hand held one 😊

Thank you for making this video! This is just what I needed to know.

Great video!

Thanks for the advices! My PVC toy broke on its way to my house, and now I think I know how to fix it

Thanks for the video! I'm very short on tools, I only need to make one single cut, and I didn't think about my Dremel.

I don't want to cut fingers off so I rely on professionals. It can be something simple but daunting for someone like me. Think I'll use the ratchet pipe cutter. Thanks.

I always get a slightly angled/off cut with the ratchet cutters. I have a project were I want 1.5" long pieces of Sch 40 1" PVC (I need 30 of them). With such small pieces, I struggle to get nearly straight ends.

Perfect video for me because my pipe is in the garden below ground so space is very restricted.

Thank you. I have a jigsaw. Will that work to cut 1/2 inch PVC pipe?

Th fourth one is the best . The tool costs 20 bucs at home depot

Its not called pvc its called ppr. Drainage pipes are called pvc

What kind of sandpaper would one use to smooth saw cuts or burrs?

No silliness here...great video for my project today! I've used all the other methods up to the ratcheting tool....decided to get that based on your recommendation!

Great informative video, thank you!