Cutting sched 40 galvanized pipe?

[jerp]

I'm making a bed frame using 1" sched 40 galvanized pipe and Kee Klamps. To cut the pipe into the proper pieces I had planned to use a hacksaw blade on a reciprocating saw. However I also have a compound mitre saw and a metal cutting blade. Would cutting that thick-walled pipe ruin the motor?

[Jäger]

not if you take it slow and dont put the blade/motor in a bind, especially with that mitre saw..if that blade gets too much force on it, it could blow up on and send shrapnel into god knows what...VERY BAD.

The best tool for that job would be a portable Band Saw with a fine tooth blade...you should be able to rent one from home depot or some where. also if you dont already have the pipe than you could lay it all out and get your measurement and have Home Depot cut it for you.

if you those options are a no go, a normal old hack saw will do the job!

[Dale Moser]

I would not to that to a miter saw. If nothing else, the aluminum most miter saws are made of is not going to like the sparks.

Are you cutting all 90s, or are there 45s involved?

For the sawzall, get a Lenox, or Milwaukee blade, bi-metal 10-14, or 8-12 TPI.

[Traildust]

I wouldn't use my miter saw to cut pipe.

Grinder and a Metabo disc would be a better option.

Square cuts...take it to home depot and use their threading machine!

[Geezy Rider]

Hey John, I've got a chopsaw you can borrow and I've also got a metal cutting circular saw you can use. Just say the word and I'll bring them by.

[jerp]

Thanks Geoff - once I gather up my materials I will take you up on that! I'm only having to cut 90s so it will not be a big deal. I discovered these Kee Klamps a while back - you can make all kinds of stuff with them.
Here is the bed I am copying - it's for my son and he wanted a simple "industrial look" This website sells the Kee Klamps and has a big gallery of project ideas.

https://www.simplifiedbuilding.com

[Mike D]

John I have a bandsaw you can use as well if you don't want the noise and sparks of the chop saw.

[Dale Moser]

The band saw is definitely "best case scenario".

[BrianL]

You can get a cheaper chop saw for around $40. I bought one at TSC years ago to get me thru a project and didn't want to spend $100 on the Dewalt. Still working and use it often.

[Geezy Rider]

Thanks Geoff - once I gather up my materials I will take you up on that! I'm only having to cut 90s so it will not be a big deal. I discovered these Kee Klamps a while back - you can make all kinds of stuff with them.
Here is the bed I am copying - it's for my son and he wanted a simple "industrial look" This website sells the Kee Klamps and has a big gallery of project ideas.

https://www.simplifiedbuilding.com

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That's cool. For that I think the circular saw would fit the bill but I'll bring both of them just in case.
Shoot me a PM when and where to meet up.

Btw, either Friday or Monday, I won't be available Saturday or Sunday. I think you know why.

[schmalzy]

Another +1 for the bandsaw. Sprinkler Fitters cut sch 40 galvanized everyday like this. Take it slow and keep it straight.

You might be able to find some pipe cutters on CL though. Not too hard to find someone clearing out their tools of the trade. That would be the ideal scenario. Clean, even cut.

[Kevin Smith]

I think a pipe cutter would work good also.

[12 point]

I think a pipe cutter would work good also.

That's what I was going to suggest. We think alike.

[sharkhunter]

Chop saw would work fine but either one would work your only cutting 1"

[Todd-ty729]

Use that son of yours and a hacksaw!