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PVC Pipe Cutting with String

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What happens here

The creator sets up a PVC pipe on wooden blocks, securing it with his feet. He then loops a piece of string around the pipe and, using a back-and-forth sawing motion, attempts to cut through the PVC pipe. The principle relies on the friction generated by the string to melt and cut the plastic. He tracks the time it takes to complete the cut. The video highlights the potential utility in awkward spaces where traditional saws might not fit.

Goal: This step tests a hack demonstrating how to cut PVC pipe using only string and friction.

Tools and materials

  • PVC Pipe
  • String (construction string)
  • Timer
  • Wood Blocks

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into. PVC pipe and a string. >> We got a piece of PVC pipe and you ain't got nothing to cut it with. >> We're going to be cut through pipe with just string. Why would you be cutting PVC pipe with a string? >> Just because you can, I guess. Um maybe if you were in a weird under basement thing trying to get to your plumbing and you can't get a saw in there. I I can't imagine any scenario needing it. But I also I don't know if this is going to work to be honest with you. But let's try it. I'm actually curious how long this will take. So I got my timer right here that I'm going to start once I'm all set up here. So pinch that off right there. Holy crap, it's cutting into it. What? Well, broke the string. This is crazy. I'm also using thicker PVC. I think he was using like 3/4 in, maybe 1 in. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Woo! That actually worked. I'm winded. Oh Uh, a minute 7 seconds. Decent cut. Pretty good. Easy alignment. Rip the string two times. But damn, it worked. Keep that one maybe in your toolbox. Again, awkward spaces. You can't really get in there. Give it a try. But I'd still probably worst case scenario use like a multi-oscillating tool. It'll be a hack job, but probably easier than this. But damn. Freaking learn something new every day. Oh, this is Jeff Thorman. That's uh

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