Whats the best way to cut up pipe

[DemonWolfe]

What is the best way, and most cost effective way to cut up a bunch of pipe. Been using a torch, seems to work ok, but not sure just how cost effective it will be yet. Would a chop saw with aome cheap blades be better

 

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[DemonWolfe]

Ok, but is it better to buy a bunch of cheap blades, or better to buy a few good blades, like some dimond blades

 

[kurt-ks]

I see your from Russell,is this oil field pipe?If so probably rusty,the best way would be a chop saw with a bunch of cheap blades(no diamond)the rust would eat them up or torch(not easy if rusted on inside).There is a good market for that pipe,guys use it for cattle guards and fence post.You could try Craig's list or purple wave.

 

[DemonWolfe]

Tried it once, just to many people selling it, and it 2 7/8 inch, seems everyone wants 2 3/8 inch for building materials, only had 8 joints this time anyway, anyone out there in this area need a location cleaned up give me an email or something, ill clean up everything, even the trash, and yeah it was pretty rusty, but this time the torch did alright

 

[wavecrazed]

What about a two stroke concrete cutting saw? They are not cheap.

 

[DemonWolfe]

Seen a cheap metal cutt off saw on harbor freights website, a 2 hp 14 inch on sale for $65, does anyone on here know if it would even be worth it even at that low price

 

[Bum Luck]

Are you cutting up the pipe for scrap, or are you using it for some purpose? In other words, do you need to be careful?

I use pipe in 2' lengths and use a horizontal metal cutting band saw. The cuts are nice (I have to pound them in), and it's fast. I can cut multiple pipes at the same time. The arm even comes down on it's own. I bought a chop saw and don't like it - it's too slow (and messy).

If you just want to hack the pipe into scrap pieces, a torch is probably your best bet despite it being hollow and tough to keep a cut going.

 

[boogeyman]

Harbor freight has a hand held power bandsaw too. If you wait till they have the 20% off coupons they're around $49. Blades are cheap. HINT when you're not using it release the tension knob so the rubber on the wheels doesn't get compressed. Cuts Tbar fence posts & 2" pipe like butter. Runs great even off my small generator. Think you'd be pleased!

 

[silversaddle1]

The torch is your friend. No other way is faster or cheaper. Use propane, just buy a new tip for your torch. Cheap as dirt to make cuts. Cut, cut, cut... cash!