What is the best tool to cut PVC pipe?
Hacksaw. effectively cut pipe of any thickness, and they are the best method for straight cutting PVC pipe. They also work well if you are making a large amount of small, precise cuts. Hacksaws are best used in tandem with a vise, but any type of clamp that keeps the pipe locked in place while you cut will also work.
How can I cut PVC pipe at home without tools?
Wrap the cotton string halfway around your PVC pipe, and teeter-totter the ends back and forth in a sawing motion. The friction of the cotton string against the PVC pipe will cut right through it. You can also loop a piece of butcher’s twine, or kite string, all the way around the PVC pipe.