Steel conduit

[jc69817]

Hi guys. I’m re-purposing some conduit and was wondering if anyone knows if I can cut it with an evolution mitre saw or would a grinder be better.
Thanks in advance

 

[davelx]

Well, you could, if the blade is in good nick, you clamp it well and wear decent PPE. Same goes for a grinder. Personally I'd use a hacksaw or a proper pipe cutter.

 

[ETAF]

seems it can watching this video, many on youtube, although this guys safety is not great and is just a bad accident waiting to happen - But it does show cutting conduit/piping

 

[davelx]

I have used mine to cut a scaf pipe, but you do need to be very careful.

 

[RF Lighting]

I use a jigsaw with a metal cutting blade. It gives a nice clean cut, you don’t need a hot works permit and it is less likely to snag and be ejected at high speed than using a chop saw.

 

[jc69817]

Thanks guys. I knew it was ok cutting metal just wasn’t sure

 

[bsr]

Yes I've cut galvanized conduit with mine no problem. Just be careful if you cut very short pieces as they may get ejected at high speed.