4 Ways to Cut PVC Pipe at Home 

Not Silly, At Least For Me. I am such a no skills at plumbing kinda person. Great Advice Here. Peace To All!

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.

Thank you. Not silly to me! I don't have a vice so I was looking for a handheld method/tool. Demonstration helped know what to expect when cutting through PVC pipe with saw (teeth). I have a Sawzall with different blades so that helped me pick the right one. First time I've ever added extension to drain pipe, need to cut off atleast an inch. So, thanks for the simple demonstration.

The PVC cutter will change your life if you've ever cut it any other way! Thanks for sharing!!

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.

i never knew cutting straight line PVC is hard until I found this video,Thanks a lot..!!

Awesome review of basics - never had to work with pvc until I got a new aquarium with sump, wanted to add a backflow check valve, was going to go the dremel route but thought there's gotta be a better way... ratcheting pvc cutter tool just opened up all kinds of DIY projects for me. Thank you man!

thanks that helped me a lot

Answers to my question 💪🏾💪🏾 now off to my local home depot to buy pvc and a cutter to start my diy project. Thanks a bunch you rock😝

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

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

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

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!

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.

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

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. :)

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

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.

Awesome, thanks for the advice duder!

No it’s not silly. Helped me! Thanks

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

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

I appreciated this video. Helpful

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

Thanks! I definitely needed this video!

Thank you for this video super helpful!!

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

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.

Very helpful! Thanks!

Thanks for your help

Thanks for the info!

Thank you for the info!

thanks bro.. it helps 🙏🏼

Not silly to any novice. Thanks for making the video

Great video!

Thanks for the video =)

Thanks for sharing

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.

Tq! It's very helpful for me

so nice bro for pvc

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.

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. 😅

Thank you exactly what I needed.

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

Thank you.

great video

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 😊

thanks for the video bro!

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.

Thank you

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

I was here to know how to cut through the dark matter. Just kiddin'. Nice useful video !

This was a big help! The guy at home depot told me that there are no tools to cut pvc pipe..like what??

Milwaukee has an amazing 12v PVC cutter.

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.

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.

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!

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

It’s not silly! I’m watching because I need to cut some and I just bought a set of power tools. Can I use my reciprocating saw?

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?

Not silly at all....that’s why I’m here. I kinda figured I should buy those damn cutters, but I decided to use a tiny saw I had here...I’ll be going to Home Depot again tomorrow 🙄. My cuts are terrible lol

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

Will the ratchet pvc cutter be able to cut a 6 inch round pipe

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

Hi plz tell me the 3rd type which u have used dc motor to cut. I need the drill machine name model and the thine blade name...?

Is there a reason pvc pipe needs to be cut "perfect" for use in home plumbing? It seems they could be cut a little less perfect since they're going to be glued into other pipe and connectors.

What really would be helpful if you mentioned what cuts old brittle pvc the best

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

You missed the stanley knife method.

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.

Im here for a lightsaber

Not silly to me - U can’t take it for GRANTED people ALREADY know .

Don't buy a cheap PVC cutter! The cheap ones, Husky Tool, has a blade that shifts during cutting making the cut non-square. Absolutely useless.