[Resolved] Best source for 1-1/4" sch 40 PVC pipe

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I am planning to build a small frame for a Halloween prop using sch 40.
In your experience, where is the best deal on this pipe? Looks like I’ll need about 80’.

I always appreciate how helpful fellow DMS members are.

Thanks!
Bernard

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Home depot is cheap enough for 1-1/4" pipe.

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Call a plumbing supply company like Economy Supply or Moore supply. Ask what the cash price is for 4 sticks of inch and a quarter schedule 40 pvc. A stick is 20’.

If you need them shorter to transport, take a hack saw or PVC cutter with you.

Cross reference with big box for price per foot to see if there is a cost savings and if so, whether the cost savings is worth it.

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As as aside, it also cuts surprisingly quickly and cleanly using a piece of nylon para-cord and the vigorous application of friction.

Useful to know when replacing a section of PVC pipe still buried in the ground.

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mason’s line works well, too…

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For that pro cut every time :grinning:

https://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/ridgid-23488-pc-1250-plastic-tubing-cutter

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(realising I"m now talking off-topic completely, given that it’s about shc40)
those things won’t cut DWV (or as the contractor who built my house call it “sprinkler pipe”)

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The ratchet kind will cut it, but those are a bit more pricey. Sawzall is my go to, then scrape the jagged edge =).

Now we wayyyyyy off topic =)

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Not mine (neither of them); just squash it, even with brand-spanking new blade.

:+1:

But the rope trick is handy from time to time… Like in a wall, where you can’t really get blade-y stuff in behind…

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