Washing machine drain pipe

[jayseeblue]

Hi, sorry this is a rather basic question.... What's the best instument to use to cut washing machine drain pipes? If I use a large hacksaw I can't seem to get it square as the blade bends.... I've never had any leaks arising from the fact they are not quite square until I got a phone call the other day after putting in a washing machine for someone......

Thanks to any replies

Jon

 

[sanj.varah]

large pipe cutter, I tend to put a piece of 32mm pipe into the 40mm pipe and then cut through it, to stop the thing flexing.

 

[Steady]

Dunno why people always seem to use hacksaws on waste pipes. I just use a general purpose wood saw with fine tooth- never get any wandering with one of those.

 

[lagunaglen]

I use rothenberger plastic pipe cutters which will go up to 40mm dia, grip the pipe in the cutters then twist pipe while tightening so it cuts but doesnt squash, then you should use a chamfer tool which does ID and OD at same time.