best way to cut pvc pipe?

[scrappy]

I have a pvc drain pipe that needs to have a broken joint cut of and replaced. what's the easiest way to do this? the pipe rests up agains a joist but I can get a little space off the joist. I'm thinking sawzall? what's the best type of blade for the pvc?

thanks for the help.
Scott

[Gary Swart]

You can use hacksaw if there is enough space. I like a good blade that is really taut and I mark the pipe all the way around so I can be sure the cut is square. There are also small saws that require less space. Once the cut is made, I use knife to ream the inside and outside edges of the cut. You should keep the cut as square as possible, but it is not necessary to be absolutely perfect.

[iminaquagmire]

with a sawzall, I think a metal blade works the best. I like the white Ridgid blades.

[hj]

For tight cuts on PVC, use a piece of nylon string with loops on each end for handles and "saw" through it, or buy a "wire saw" for cutting PVC.

[FloridaOrange]

For tight cuts on PVC, use a piece of nylon string with loops on each end for handles and "saw" through it, or buy a "wire saw" for cutting PVC.

I've used the string method for sprinkler repair.

[Lakee911]

For tight cuts on PVC, use a piece of nylon string with loops on each end for handles and "saw" through it, or buy a "wire saw" for cutting PVC.

I saw it on TOH once. Awfully squeaky, but it worked. Neat.

[psjr56]

Sawzall with metal cutting blade will cut it like a hot knife through butter but it will vibrate so get someone to hold it if possible.

[riftsawn]

I am a woodworker, so naturally I use what tools I already have around. Anyway I use a japanese cross cut saw in those situations. They are very thin, flexable, and cut on the pull stroke. They cut through PVC like you wouldn't believe and I have never had one chipout the pvc like a sawzall. You can get a cheapo at any big box store.