Ultimate Handyman DIY Home CUTTING CHROME PIPE

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Chrome pipe can be cut with a pipe slice or an hacksaw, but a hacksaw is preferred because chrome pipe is so tough that it will soon damage the blade on a pipe slice.

 

Cutting chrome pipe with an hacksaw

When cutting chrome pipe a hack saw or junior hacksaw is recommended as the chrome plating is so tough that it will soon damage a pipe slice.

Once you have cut the pipe with an hack saw it is a good idea to remove any burrs with either a de-burring tool or some abrasive paper.

 

 

Pipe slice A pipe slice can be used on chrome plated pipe, but it is not recommended as it will soon damage a pipe slice.

 

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