78%(21) Views 200K Estimated Reading Time 10 mins Published May 24, 2011 Secure the pipe firmly in a vise. Loosen the jaws of the vise by turning the handle counterclockwise just Put on work gloves and safety glasses. These will protect your hands and eyes from any metal slivers Cut and ream the pipe if you need to make it a different length. Use a pipe cutter or a hacksaw to cut the Choose a die head based on the pipes diameter. Read the numbers on the different die heads for the Attach the die head to a ratcheting pipe threader handle. Remove any die head that is already in the Lubricate the end of the pipe with threading oil. Apply a generous squeeze or two of threading oil to the Place the die head onto the end of the pipe. Slide the center hole of the die cutter onto the end of the Ratchet the handle while applying pressure to the die head to start cutting. Push against the die head, Estimated Reading Time 5 mins 1. First you'll need to measure, mark, and cut the pipe to lengh. measure twice, cut once. (that saved me today while i was cutting these) be sure How to Cut Pipe Threads Without a Pipe Vise 4 Steps 2. now the 'secret'. with the pipe secure on the vise (not tight yet) put the pipe wrench on it as it is in the picture, move it around until you g How to Cut Pipe Threads Without a Pipe Vise 4 Steps 3. Hope you enjoyed. i had a lot of fun making this instructable and finally i feel a little useful doing something back for the community instead How to Cut Pipe Threads Without a Pipe Vise 4 Steps 4. Some afterthoughts and stuff that happened after. firstly, you can also use locking pliers to resist the torque, perhaps that's a better alterna How to Cut Pipe Threads Without a Pipe Vise 4 Steps Cut and Thread Steel Pipe 4 Steps - InstructablesCut and Thread Steel Pipe Threading and cutting steel pipe is easy. You must know how for any gas, air or steam pipe work.
For many years have used this method out in the field when pipe vise not available etc. Just a note when using any kind of tap/ die whether pipe or machine thread , it will be gentler on