junkcollector
May 29th, 2008, 05:34 PM
This might seem obvious to some, it wasn't to me...
When laying PVC conduit, and in some remodel jobs, it sometimes becomes necessary to cut the conduit in a tight place, too tight to use a handsaw or hacksaw. One thing that works extremely well is to use a "cable saw," available and camping and outdoors stores. It is used by campers to cut down limbs for firewood, etc. It is basically a cable attached to two handles. But who carries such a tool at the jobsite? An excellent alternative is a piece of nylon mason's line, that is normally used for layout of footings, etc. It works by heating the PVC up by friction. Simply pull it back in forth until you cut through.
Another situation comes when it is necessary to shorten a piece of PVC with the wires still in it. (perhaps it is a long run, wires are immovable etc) Take a piece of emt, ridgid, or IMC that is big enough for the wires but fits inside the PVC and slide it inside the PVC far enough that it protects the wires as you cut the PVC. (CAREFULLY)
It gets you out of a pinch sometimes.:D
When laying PVC conduit, and in some remodel jobs, it sometimes becomes necessary to cut the conduit in a tight place, too tight to use a handsaw or hacksaw. One thing that works extremely well is to use a "cable saw," available and camping and outdoors stores. It is used by campers to cut down limbs for firewood, etc. It is basically a cable attached to two handles. But who carries such a tool at the jobsite? An excellent alternative is a piece of nylon mason's line, that is normally used for layout of footings, etc. It works by heating the PVC up by friction. Simply pull it back in forth until you cut through.
Another situation comes when it is necessary to shorten a piece of PVC with the wires still in it. (perhaps it is a long run, wires are immovable etc) Take a piece of emt, ridgid, or IMC that is big enough for the wires but fits inside the PVC and slide it inside the PVC far enough that it protects the wires as you cut the PVC. (CAREFULLY)
It gets you out of a pinch sometimes.:D
