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Hello,

I'm looking to improve my cut time and quality using a better tool other than a traditional hacksaw.

I've been looking around and all I could find that looks like it can do the job of cutting pvc and galvanized steel is this: Milwaukee C12PC-201C 12V 2.0Ah Li-Ion RedLithium Cordless Pipe Cutter - https://www.screwflix..com/p/milwaukee-c12pc-201c-12v-2-0ah-li-ion-redlithium-cordless-pipe-cutter/889GT?tc=TT8&ds_kid=92700022855719951&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1244066&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmZDxBRDIARIsABnkbYQkVZlGNs26xGoW1hRrpSPoRg2gH2NmbIbyTIZQZoe1rR19nKx6jXYaAh6YEALw_wcB

Anyone else have suggestions or would know if that tool can do the job? Cheers!
 
I'd be surprised if a tool designed for thin copper pipe could cut galv conduit.
You can get shears for pvc that do a neat job.
 
I'm using a Rothenberg No. 35 atm and can't say I can fault it yet.


Edit to add; it's multimaterial so will do copper, pvc and steel. They have other variants for harder metals and corrugated steel pipe, Romex etc
 
Hello,

I'm looking to improve my cut time and quality using a better tool other than a traditional hacksaw.

I've been looking around and all I could find that looks like it can do the job of cutting pvc and galvanized steel is this: Milwaukee C12PC-201C 12V 2.0Ah Li-Ion RedLithium Cordless Pipe Cutter - https://www.screwflix..com/p/milwaukee-c12pc-201c-12v-2-0ah-li-ion-redlithium-cordless-pipe-cutter/889GT?tc=TT8&ds_kid=92700022855719951&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1244066&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmZDxBRDIARIsABnkbYQkVZlGNs26xGoW1hRrpSPoRg2gH2NmbIbyTIZQZoe1rR19nKx6jXYaAh6YEALw_wcB

Anyone else have suggestions or would know if that tool can do the job? Cheers!
Battery 4" angle grinder for everything from YT2 to Dado to Galv.

Like a knife trough butter.
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cordless grinder every time also good for making off swa
I've had some strange looks when doing that but a bit of practice and you can become like a surgeon with one of those babies.
 
Grinder with 1mm cutting discs. I did borrow a Ridgid reamer a while ago for deburring, does both internal and external at the same time, good bit of kit but at £50 a bit pricey.
 

I have this and seems to work well.
Obviously can change the blades to suit the material you are cutting

But for YT2 and 20-25mm PVC pipe I use the CK cutter with the flat attachment

 
Most lads on site nowadays use a cordless grinder now for cutting galv tube , trunk and tray...
All pre bought bends and angles for speed
 
Regarding conduit, I've never used anything else but a hacksaw. For reaming, I reverse and use the hand grip of some old steel grips I've had for 'donkeys'. They fit nicely in steel conduit and do a perfect job.
Why anyone would need anything bar a hacksaw for a 5 second cut of plastic conduit, I just can't fathom!
 
Regarding conduit, I've never used anything else but a hacksaw. For reaming, I reverse and use the hand grip of some old steel grips I've had for 'donkeys'. They fit nicely in steel conduit and do a perfect job.
Why anyone would need anything bar a hacksaw for a 5 second cut of plastic conduit, I just can't fathom!

If they're anything like me then they can't cut straight worth a damn so need a little help ?
 
A cordless angle-grinder is indispensable for many jobs but the cordless bandsaw is my tool of choice for quick conduit cuts. No sparks, no risk of kickback, just hold it against the tube for a few secs and through it goes.
 
I just use a recip, though recently bought a dry cut metal chop which ill likely use in the future.


I use my evolution metal circ saw for trunking cant be beaten
 

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