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Cut the Pipe Squarely — Cut the Pipes to Size

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The short answer: Use a hand saw, miter saw, or a specialized plastic tubing cutter to cut the pipe to the desired length.

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Use a hand saw, miter saw, or a specialized plastic tubing cutter to cut the pipe to the desired length. Ensure the cut is as straight and square as possible. A crooked cut can result in an improper fit and a weak joint.

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The proper primer, solvent cement, and if necessary, cleaner, the right size applicator, pipe preparation tools, and enough manpower in your joining crew for the size of the job. Start by cutting the pipe as square as possible using a power saw, miter box saw, or plastic tubing cutter. Check the end of the pipe to make sure it has been cut squarely. Remove the burrs or raised beads on the outside diameter of the pipe by using a file, external deburring tool,

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