I have a lot of 2" PVC to cut. Using the big PVC manual cutting tool with a blade is a lot of work and the cuts are never flat. I need the cuts to be pretty precise because the pipes are for replacing a pool pump and the existing pool equipment and pipes are fixed into place or coming up out of a concrete base, and can't be moved.
Reading various articles I have seen recommendations for using a circular miter saw plywood blade with a high tooth count. I tried to buy such a blade yesterday but I only have a 12" miter saw and these blades (100 teeth or more) are very expensive and are not sold at big box hardware stores. Also I'd like something a little more portable than my
12" miter saw (mounted to a saw table) since I need to do some of this cutting away from my house.So I'm thinking about using this: . I can try to use the 6" cut-off blades sold by Harbor Freight, but Sears has a 5
1/2" circular saw blade with the proper size arbor (5/8") . Apparently this is an unusual blade since almost all 5 1/2" circular saws and blades have a 3/8" arbor.Has anyone cut PVC using a cutoff blade? Should I just get the saw blade?
Any other suggestions for cutting a lot of larger diameter PVC and doing it cleanly with a flat end?