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How to cut a plastic pipe in a hard to reach place

It often happens that a PVC sewer pipe is laid close to the wall or even laid in a recess. It’s not possible to get close to it to trim it with a special tool. So what then to do? But there can be many such examples, and not only with a sewer pipe, but also with polypropylene pipes of large or small diameter, which are also located in inaccessible places.
There is a rather simple way out of such situations.

Will need


  • Nylon or nylon thread (there is no shortage of them - they are in any sewing store).

How to cut a plastic pipe in a hard to reach place

Other types of cotton thread will not work. Actually nothing more is needed. Only rags to eliminate leaks, if any, and HB gloves.

We cut a pipe in an inaccessible place


Everything is simple. We unwind about a meter of thread from the spool, it is not necessary to cut it off - you can simply hold it in your hand. We start the thread for the pipe.
How to cut a plastic pipe in a hard to reach place

How to cut a plastic pipe in a hard to reach place

If there are gloves, then it is better to wear them. We pull the thread with both hands at the place where you want to cut. And we begin to drive the thread pulling one hand towards us, then the other.
How to cut a plastic pipe in a hard to reach place

How to cut a plastic pipe in a hard to reach place

The pipe must be securely fixed so that it does not tear out. If not, ask someone to hold it while you are sawing.
In a minute or two the pipe will be sawn.
How to cut a plastic pipe in a hard to reach place

It is quite simple, but it requires skill. Cases when the thread breaks during cutting are not uncommon - it does not matter, take another and continue.

Watch the video


See the video for a real example of using this on-site method.
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