is it OK to cut a PVC pipe with a table saw?

Question

i know its ok to cut a pvc pipe with a miter saw but is it cool to cut it with a table saw? have you done it?

Answer 1

Yes its perfectly ok. Use a cheap blade because after cutting PVC it won't do much good for anything else. I would recommend a metal cutting blade (abrasive blade). If you don't have an abrasive blade, use a regular blade but flip the blade around (put it on so it rotates backwards). This will prevent the carbide tips from breaking off as a safety precaution. Another alternative would be purchasing a non-carbide tipped blade, although they are hard to find at most stores.
By the way, fine tooth blades don't help at all. They are more costly and don't do any better than a cheaper 20 tooth blade when cutting PVC.

Answer 2

Pvc Pipe Table

Answer 3

Cutting it with a table saw could be kinda dangerous cause the blade is spinning toward you and could sling back some pretty sharp chuncks of pvc in your face, it would be safer to use something else. If you are working with this for a living , I would invest in ratcheting pvc pipe cutters . They range up to 2 inch pipe and cut clean and quickly. [work like bolt cutters]You can find them from about 10 to 30 bucks depending on the sizes at lowes or home depot. Home Depot has the better selection where I live.

Answer 4

It is perfectly OK to cut PVC pipe with a table saw. Carbide tips will not be harmed in any way.

However, the rake (angle of cut at the cutting tips) of some blades will produce more kickback than others. So I have found it best to create a wooden jig that holds the pipe, kind of like a saddle, which allows me to spin the pipe while keeping it perpendicular to the blade to minimize kickback.

Good luck-
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Answer 5

It depends on the type of blade you have on the saw. A "ripping" blade could cause the pipe to bind up the saw and cause an accident. A fine blade used for finishing cuts works but, it will ruin the blade if used too much.

Answer 6

If you do this you will need a blade with small teeth--80 tooth saws will cut plastic. Saw blades with 24 teeth or so will break the pvc, also may be dangerous.

Answer 7

only if you are using a small tooth plywood blade only put the blade up to the thickness of the wall of the pipe . You must cut slowly prevent chips from flying up.. Also you slowly turn the pipe around .wear safety glasses

Answer 8

Yes its fine to use a table saw. If solvent welding the pipe (glue) then you will want to use a good deburring tool to remove any fuzz around the pipe...this tool will also bevel the pipe that promotes a better joint.

Answer 9

i would use a hacksaw, just make sure you have a piece of sandpaper handy so that you can smooth out the edges
(that is if ur instuling sprinklers). pvc cutters arre only 5 bucks at home depot...........

Answer 10

Yes but you should use a fine toothed blade to prevent kickback.