the best way to cut exhaust pipe?

drewmitch44

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can I just hacksaw through exhaust pipe? I have seen the chain wrenches that is made for cutting through exhaust pipe but do not have that tool and I need to make 2 cuts through exhaust pipe under my car. I seem to remember as a kid having a hard time cutting exhaust pipe with a hacksaw. Its been manny years since I have tried it. Thanks for any help you guys can give me!!!
 

Bob_VT

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Re: the best way to cut exhaust pipe?

Sawsall, cut off wheel or a new hacksaw blade and patience.

I have used a sawsall with great results.
 

Bart Sr.

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Re: the best way to cut exhaust pipe?

Sawzall/Reciprocating saw.

EDIT:I was slow.What Bob said.
 

drewmitch44

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Re: the best way to cut exhaust pipe?

I was hoping to use a hack saw because my budget is low and was wondering if it can be done? I know you said new blade and patience but how hard is it really? Thanks for your replies!!
 

Bart Sr.

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Re: the best way to cut exhaust pipe?

Accessibility and clearance are the the main problem.Unless you remove it from the vehicle.Then hacksaw is the cheapest.
 

Jeep Man

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Re: the best way to cut exhaust pipe?

Hacksaw is cheapest. Take your time and try to keep your cut square. Hand held grinder with a cut off wheel or a sawzall is easiest.
 

Bondo

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Re: the best way to cut exhaust pipe?

Ayuh,... There's Nothing especially Tough, or Hard about exhaust pipe...

It's more like workin' on an I/O,...
It's relatively Easy, Once you can get Too it...
 

salty87

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Re: the best way to cut exhaust pipe?

hack saw will work given enough time and arm. i've been there, laying under the car the concrete gives nice leverage. :p)
 

jonesg

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Re: the best way to cut exhaust pipe?

sawzall if its under the car,
but a grizzly horizontal bandsaw in the garage.
Go forth and buy tools.:)
 

fishrdan

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Re: the best way to cut exhaust pipe?

Sawzall...

I bought a cheap $20 Harbor Freight sawzall just for cutting an exhaust pipe. Since then have used it for many things, it was a good purchase.
 

slia67

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Re: the best way to cut exhaust pipe?

Ask your friends if any of them have the sawsall. You will be glad you did. You can cut it with a hack saw, but like everyone else has said it's a question of clearance and accessibility.
 

Gary H NC

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Re: the best way to cut exhaust pipe?

Glad i have the chain cutter type tool.It makes nice straight cuts.
It is an old Snap On that was passed down from my Dad..

The Harbor freight sawzall would be my next choice.
 

jonesg

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Re: the best way to cut exhaust pipe?

I know a guy who used a dremel, thats a pain.:)
 

jeffnick

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Re: the best way to cut exhaust pipe?

My auto store loaned me a chain wrench to cut the seat post in my boat. You 'buy' the tool and they refund your money when you return it.
 
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