Recommendations for PVC cutters

[dreamcatcherr9]

I know I could use a type of hack saw and box or a electric rotary cutter like miter saw.

But I’m looking for a ratcheting PVC cutter (that can cut up to 1.5” exterior dimension PVC pipe).

Does anybody use or have used a hand held PVC cutter they can recommend?

Thank you!

 

[dohc97]

Most of them will work fine but if you do have access to a miter saw it is the fastest although messy way.

 

[Mike N]

Bought this one recenty, it makes short work of anything smaller than 2"
It is advertised to accept up to 2", but that is not the case.

 

[reef tank 2.0]

i know this is older, but i have a question about using these type of cutters. I bought a pair from HD. Although they are smooth cutting and quick, the overall cut angle is total junk. As I cut through the 1" pvc, I can see the pipe starting to bend at an angle which leaves the final cut not straight. I have to follow it up with sand paper just to get the edge flat. I tried supporting the end that starts angling, but then I can't get my hands on the tool since its too low to the work surface. I have tried to trim 1/4" off of a pipe that was glued into a bulkhead, 4" long piece, ya forget it, trimming fractional pieces is totally out of the question.

Am I missing something? Am I the only one not getting straight cuts with these? I have resorted to using my miter saw, but once things are glued and needing slight modifications, the saw will be out of the question.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

I have never aimed for a perfect cut. Most of my cuts end up at an angle, especially at 3/4 and above. I figure if it's a glued piece there is quite of a lot of give between two mating pieces of PVC. I've used a few different cutters, they are all the same. As said before a miter or table saw is the cleanest, most straight cut you can get.

 

[WVNed]

i know this is older, but i have a question about using these type of cutters. I bought a pair from HD. Although they are smooth cutting and quick, the overall cut angle is total junk. As I cut through the 1" pvc, I can see the pipe starting to bend at an angle which leaves the final cut not straight. I have to follow it up with sand paper just to get the edge flat. I tried supporting the end that starts angling, but then I can't get my hands on the tool since its too low to the work surface. I have tried to trim 1/4" off of a pipe that was glued into a bulkhead, 4" long piece, ya forget it, trimming fractional pieces is totally out of the question.

Am I missing something? Am I the only one not getting straight cuts with these? I have resorted to using my miter saw, but once things are glued and needing slight modifications, the saw will be out of the question.

I got probably the same ones at HD. They were cheap but I had the same issues you are talking about. The angle on the end of the pipes did not effect the glue joints in my case. No they will not cut unless the pipe lays flat and is supported on both sides of the blade. They also corroded a bit from the saltwater.
I bought a new set at Ace Hardware that cuts up to 2.5 inches for $23 or so. I havent tried them yet though.

 

[Jeeperz]

A regular copper pipe cutter works fine but much more expensive, but will cut it square. I use similar all the time to cut up to 3" abs for furnace installs