Tool for 45 and 90 Degree Cuts on PVC Trunking

[RDB85]

I have bought a Mini Mitre Block for some Trunking as the cutters I have are better for Mini Trunking. I’m just looking for something that will allow me to mark the angle before cutting it. I was thinking either a Tri-Square or Trend ANGLEFIX. I then also need some advice on a file to smooth the edges down.

Any advice would be great.

 

[timhoward]

I actually use a chop saw, cowboy that I am. A cheap screwfix one is fine and just get a finer toothed blade for it. I’m expecting abuse for admitting this but it works for me!

 

[RDB85]

I actually use a chop saw, cowboy that I am. A cheap screwfix one is fine and just get a finer toothed blade for it. I’m expecting abuse for admitting this but it works for me!

I would love one. Just out of my budget unfortunately.

 

[nicebutdim]

Plastic trunking is best 'filed' with the edge of a knife

 

[RDB85]

Plastic trunking is best 'filed' with the edge of a knife

Oh right. I don’t think I would trust myself, hence why I was asking about a file.

 

[mattg4321]

Mitre box or chop saw for me.

 

[nicebutdim]

Oh right. I don’t think I would trust myself, hence why I was asking about a file.

Back of an old hacksaw blade would do just as well.

 

[RDB85]

Back of an old hacksaw blade would do just as well.

Thanks I will give that a try. Any mitre box recommendations before I order a cheap one and regret it.

 

[nicebutdim]

Thanks I will give that a try. Any mitre box recommendations before I order a cheap one and regret it.

Not suggesting they don't exist, but I'm yet to meet a mitre box I'd recommend.

 

[RDB85]

Would this be okay: Hultafors V20P 20cm Professional Try Square https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004ZFE...abc_XJWG15XS9C0924YFTQ3H?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Or

Hultafors - Metric Rafter Square 18cm https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B089RW7HNF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_K5M9TS9PRZ02CH7VBFX0

 

[nicebutdim]

A square is a square, provided it's actually square, and will give you 90 or 45 degree angles.

 

[RDB85]

A square is a square, provided it's actually square, and will give you 90 or 45 degree angles.

That’s the problem some of the comments say they are fine. Others not so much.

 

[Jim_e_Jib]

That’s the problem some of the comments say they are fine. Others not so much.

If you are doing ultra fine woodwork then you'll probably notice if a square is fractionally out.


If you're chopping some plastic trunking, I wouldn't sweat it too much. Your technique with the saw will have a bigger impact on the final result than your set square being a quarter of a degree out.

Pick something reasonably priced from a brand you know and you'll be good to go. Don't overthink it.

 

[RDB85]

I think something such as this will do the job:

TREND DAR200 Digital Angle Rule, 20cm https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003NKALBC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_2VQKA5NK24FR23ZXQ6MW

 

[loz2754]

Rolson 50858 Combination Square, 300 mm https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004ST3ULA/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_HQEF7NZK65JGYXG034V0

 

[Mike Johnson]

I used to use one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shears-Tru...able-Including/dp/B07SFTHVBV/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?

 

[nicebutdim]

I use a combination square from Screwfix that cost a fiver - freehand steel trunking cuts with grinder all butt neatly, so it must be alright.

 

[telectrix]

years ago, my dad wanted a mitre block. he made one from some scrap timber, similar to this:

 

[Dustydazzler]

If I had a job that required a lot of trunking to be cut then I might be tempted to buy a cheap chop saw...

https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/titan...=4583451660521506&utm_content=S - Power Tools

But for a one off cut then a cheapo hacksaw and mitre box is fine

 

[RDB85]

If I had a job that required a lot of trunking to be cut then I might be tempted to buy a cheap chop saw...

https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/titan...=4583451660521506&utm_content=S - Power Tools

But for a one off cut then a cheapo hacksaw and mitre box is fine

That does look okay to be honest. I am looking to buy this one:

https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/evolu...lti-material-sliding-mitre-saw-220-240v/2965v