
Cutting Straight
#1
Posted 03 November 2004 - 07:17 PM
#2
Posted 03 November 2004 - 07:49 PM
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#3
Posted 03 November 2004 - 09:41 PM
#4
Posted 03 November 2004 - 09:57 PM

Would be a heavy duty and more expensive pipe cutter.
This, however:

Would be ideal for cutting PVC.
They're really simple to use, just clamp it so the blade is where you want to cut, and spin it while applying pressure.
[EDIT] The only thing that should be noted and I forgot to add is that by using a pipe cutter you'd probably need to ream the inside of the barrel with something to open it up, as the pipe cutter usually closes it a bit. Some cutters come with a small gadget (for lack of a better word) that comes out so you can clean out the inside of the barrel, but a simple utility knife would suffice.
Edited by Spectre2689, 03 November 2004 - 10:00 PM.
#5
Posted 04 November 2004 - 01:20 AM
I wish it were that good.This, however:
Would be ideal for cutting PVC.
They're really simple to use, just clamp it so the blade is where you want to cut, and spin it while applying pressure.
I bought one, it IS perfect for cutting PVC quickly and easily, but it's meant for squeezing like a pair of giant scissors rather than spinning like a conventional pipe cutter. Because of the way its jaws work, the cutter is prone to slicing diagonally if you don't hold it perfectly still. With practice, I still can't even perfect it. I would advise against this type of pipe cutter for making barrels, although it IS great for cutting links for homemades etc.
#6
Posted 04 November 2004 - 09:22 AM
#7
Posted 04 November 2004 - 10:14 AM
~Halfling
#8
Posted 04 November 2004 - 06:45 PM
#9
Posted 04 November 2004 - 06:46 PM
~ompa
#10
Posted 05 November 2004 - 02:33 AM
When my friend is not around I free hand with a hacksaw. I ususalyl get them close to strait but sometimes I have to sand or trim the ends with one of my many hobby knife blades.
#11
Posted 05 November 2004 - 08:03 PM
Edited by Arcanis, 05 November 2004 - 08:03 PM.
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