Reliably Make Square and Straight Cuts on Large Diameter PVC Plumbing Pipes

I have long had dreams of a utility sink in my basement shop, which would eliminate the need for me to go upstairs to wash my hands, clean paintbrushes, etc. I finally got around to doing it, which involved plumbing in a utility pump to get the effluent into the main drain coming from my kitchen island. My initial attempt to splice in to the pipe using repair unions and PVC glue did not work well, and immediately began to leak. I needed to replace the whole section and use rubber repair sleeves. This required as square cuts on the old pipe as possible, and I ended up coming up with this method - I thought if it independently, but of course, others have likely had the same idea in the past. Other options include using hose clamps or zip ties, but I find this method to be a bit more effective. Your mileage may vary.

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Supplies from: @lowes
Tools: @LENOXTools
Pipe: @charlottepipefoundry
Workbench hardware and design: @Benchcrafted

My square is a custom order from Tony Rouleau at Hillview Wood & Metal

#plumbing #pvc #diy

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[MrBobsVids]

This is so good, thank you! I like the editing, jazzy music, and the ideas to get a square cut are great, very helpful. And at the end, your vocabulary lets me believe you may also be a cardiothoracic surgeon😉

[patrickacox]

That’s purdy cool. I had thought about using a hose clamp to help guide it.

[ManCrafting]

These are some great practical tips! Thanks Doc.

[Hatchmade]

So that's what Tony's squares... I need to get myself one for the next time I do some plumbing...

[AndyCPugh]

Great tip.
That's a nice square you have there!
Quick question. What's the saw? I've never seen one like that over here in the UK.

[randybartlett]

Other methods for the loose pipe: a) spin in a table saw sled, b) bandsaw

[vitron]

NOT TOO BAD FOR A PLUMBER. Ya know, our SHIT is your bread 🍞 and butter 🧈

[MrKen-wydk]

You need to let your text stay on the screen long enough for mere mortals to be able to speed read it.