8 Ways to Cut Acrylic Hoses

Step 1. Yes, use any saw, as long as the blade is flat

There are many different shapes and sizes of manual saws and electric saws. Any type of saw can be used to cut acrylic hose, but choose a saw with a flat blade so the hose doesn't tear during the cut and the ends are neat after cutting.

• Before cutting acrylic hose with a manual saw, mark the position to be cut. Hold the hose in one hand, place it on a table or bench, then start sawing at the mark while applying light pressure to the hose. Keep moving the saw until the hose breaks.
• Do not press the saw too hard to avoid tearing the hose. Cut the hose a little at a time by turning the saw back and forth again and again.

Step 1. Yes

This method is according to the recommendations of the manufacturer. Pipe or hose cutting pliers are commonly used to cut metal or PVC pipes, so they can be used to cut acrylic hoses, as long as they fit the diameter of the hose.

• If you want to use pipe-cutting pliers, clamp the hose with the pipe cutter to the mark. Turn the pipe cutter to scrape the surface of the hose. Tighten the pipe cutter slightly, then twist again. Repeat this step until the hose breaks.
• Usually, pipe cutting tools come in the toolbox for cutting acrylic hoses, but some manufacturers sell them separately.
• Pipe-cutting pliers may be too small to cut large diameter acrylic hose, unless you use a large pipe cutter. If the pipe cutter is too small, buy a larger one or use a manual saw.

Question 3 of 8: Can acrylic hoses be clamped with pipe cutting pliers?

Step 1. Yes, as long as you are careful not to break the hose

Pipe cutting pliers are tools that look like plant shears and are commonly used to clamp pipes or hoses. The tool can be used to cut acrylic hose, but you have to be careful and work slowly. The hose will break and become unusable if it is clamped too quickly.

• Practice proper cutting by inserting the hose into the pipe cutter according to the markings, closing the pipe cutter gently, then scraping the surface of the hose by turning it. Then, slowly close the pipe cutter again until the hose breaks.
• Thin acrylic hoses break easily if you cut them the wrong way. Do it slowly so that the end of the hose is neat after cutting.

Step 1. Acrylic hoses break immediately if cut with an electric saw, such as a table saw, disc saw, band saw, or Dremel

Use a flat blade to prevent the hose from tearing or damage and cut the hose slowly so that the ends are neat.

Make sure you wear gloves when using the chainsaw and keep your fingers away from the blade

Question 5 of 8: What is the best tool for cutting large or thick acrylic hoses?

Step 1. Use a manual saw, electric saw, hose cutter, or pipe cutter

This tool can be used, depending on the diameter of the hose you want to cut. However, certain tools, such as hose-cutting pliers or pipe cutters, are too small for large-diameter hoses, unless you are using a large hose/pipe cutter. If the available tools do not match the diameter of the hose, cut the hose with a saw.

Step 1. Extruded acrylic is another term for drawn or molded acrylic

This method is commonly used when producing acrylic hoses. Extruded acrylic can be cut using a flat-blade saw or hose cutter.

In addition, there is another type of acrylic, namely cast acrylic. Cast acrylic is stronger than extruded acrylic and usually comes in slabs, not hoses. The method for cutting cast acrylic hose is the same as for extruded acrylic

Question 7 of 8: Is acrylic hose the same as PETG hose?

Step 1. No, the two hoses are made from different base materials

PETG, short for Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol, is a plastic that is more papery than acrylic, but the two are very similar and can be cut using the same tools and tools. If you want to cut the PETG hose, follow the instructions in this article.

In general, PETG is stronger and less prone to damage than acrylic, so it is widely used in equipment with a very long life. Acrylic is more elastic and easier to bend. If you need a bendable hose, we recommend using an acrylic hose

Question 8 of 8: Do I need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when cutting acrylic hose?

Step 1. No

You don't need to wear PPE when cutting acrylic tubing because it doesn't produce dust or debris that you can inhale when you inhale and the plastic doesn't irritate your skin to the touch. You may work without gloves, a face mask, swimming goggles, or lab goggles, unless you are using a saw or an electric knife.

Make sure you wear gloves if you want to work with power tools

Tips

• If you've heard other terms, such as Plexiglass or Perclax, these are acrylic product brands. The way to cut it is the same.
• If you want to use acrylic, have supplies ready so you can make a new one in case it goes wrong.