How to easily cut EMT Electrical Conduit from Home Depot or Lowes

[@RonPiggott]

Thank you for posting this. I've appreciated it.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GETkrunkBEOTCH]

In the electrical trade we just use a hacksaw or band saw. Use a pair of channel locks with the handle grips cut off to ream it

[@jamestewell7721]

If you’re using it for electrical, it takes a ton of time to remove that deep burr from the inside if using a tubing cutter. Inspectors hate conduit being cut with tubing cutters. That lip is hard to remove and it just skins wire when it’s pulled

[@ironman145614]

That’s why you just score it and snap it.

[@AngryCanadianIsLegion]

ill remember that bud. tx

[@christopherpreciado7578]

What kind of consequences have you seen inspectors enforce?

[@netzotic]

Jigsaw with a metal cutting blade also works. Use a finer toothed blade to minimize burrs. Since most reciprocating saws are two handed tools, it's nice to have a hand free to stabilize the conduit and the results are nearly identical.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Great idea thanks

[@worldninjasport]

Thanks for the tips!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Happy to help!

[@mre4875]

WOW! This video is only two years old and he said a 10ft stick of 3/4 EMT is ~$5. It's over $12 now.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

I know its crazy. Prices went sky high after Covid!!

[@mustypork]

Band saw all the way

[@godfathergoodman2376]

You Can use your tubing cutter to deber the pipe . On the back of the cutter is a deburring blade hope this helps !🤠

[@osiris4260]

Thanks for the video, I will know buy the tube cutter

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad I could help

[@mrtaktiks]

I've been looking to buy a cordless bandsaw, but I don't really need one as I have a Milwaukee recip. Thanks.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad I could help

[@Llamamama22]

I don't what brought on the other comments on this video, seems out of place, haha... Anyway, thanks for showing this! We are getting tubing for our wall tent and the pipe cutter seems the best option.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thanks for that!

[@thequartermaster776]

Tubing cutter available for 1¼ and 1½" EMT? I need a cut that is quite square, not for electrical. 1¼x36" EMT weighs 3 pounds.

[@robertchavez5137]

Seems like the tube cutter is the best option for cleaner cuts

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Absolutely as long as you have a vise or can hold the pipe from turning its the easiest and cleanest cut!!

[@austing9060]

The issue with the tube cutter is when you use that, you create little "indents" inside the emt which can be an issue because when you snake the romex through you can easily cut the wire off of it

[@VanLuciMoret]

Thanks for the video. Is the cutter the same used to cut copper tube? Or is it specially made to cut EMT electrical conduit?

[@DRocker80]

Get one made for EMT. The copper ones dull out far too fast

[@gwens5038]

@@DRocker80 I can’t find one for EMT. What is the brand you recommend?

[@DRocker80]

@@gwens5038 I found a heavy duty Kobalt brand at Lowes. It cuts up to 2" in diameter.

[@gwens5038]

@@DRocker80 Thank you!!

[@oahukiteboarder808]

Tysm!

[@bugwar5545]

Thanks.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

You're welcome

[@aronws]

Thanks, I’ve been told to use a couple of drops of oil with the cutter technique, is this necessary?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Not at all but it does not hurt

[@kevinwells4086]

Why would you not mention a portable band saw?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Just because I dont have one LOL

[@johnrobertd748]

And if you don't have a vice

[@DIYeasycrafts]

You could hold it with pliers, or a pipe wrench

[@t3322]

You won't find a professional electrician using a regular tubing cutter. There is one specifically made for EMT. Further, it would be MUCH easier to use a portable band saw to cut a conduit and a reamer to finish it. If you're going to use tools, use the proper tools. THAT'S what makes it easier.

[@AngryCanadianIsLegion]

5$ per 10 ft???...god bless the USA...here in canaDUH it's 37$ for 10ft

[@christopherrowe1072]

Don’t let an electrician see you doing this

[@nancyatkinson9942]

for crafts not electrical work

[@AlexKasta]

Just use a hacksaw is cheaper and faster

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Definitely not. Hacksaw leaves an uneven cut the pipe cutters are quick and you end up with a square cut

[@franktaylor4335]

Use a portaband or a skill saw with a metal blade lol.

[@keethanwhittaker6915]

Inflation is wild

[@McCurtainCounty888]

If u were on my sparky crew u would only cut pipe like that ONCE!! U wouldn't be around to do it twice.

[@waynegilraine5202]

So how do you do it?