Copper Pipe and Tube Cutting

When cutting Copper pipe, a fine toothed
hacksaw may be used quite successfully. To
ensure the cut is square to the pipe, a tube
cutter should be used.
When a pipe cutter is used, it is
recommended to grip the Copper tubing
with a pipe vice or a similar holding device.
To hold material for cutting with a hacksaw
use a mitre box or a jig consisting of a
piece of wood containing a notch to hold
the tube or pipe in place.
After cutting any burrs need to be removed
from the inside and outside of the tube. For
this, use a half round file. Pipe cutters tend
to cause more burrs than do hacksaws.