Reduce PVC pipe diameter

[Dirk-Diggler]

I am building a frame and have some pvc joints and pvc poles to go in them. Problem is the poles are 32mm and the joints are 30mm, so I need to shave off some of the poles.

 

I guess if I had a lathe or similar it would be simple but I dont. 

 

Anyone got any ideas on how it can be done effectively with standard DIY equipment?

 

Thanks!

[badbillybob]

get your grinder out and saw cut the ends of the 32mm poles both sides, a bit of insulation tape to hold them together,  and force them into the 30s is about all i can come up with, apart from stating the obvious and saying get the right size connectors. 

[Dirk-Diggler]

Thanks @badbillybob

 

Do you think I might be able to get away with using a heat gun on the joint then forcing the pole in?

[Arthur Mix]

Cut two slits in the end of pipe so looking down it’s + or x  that may help you may need to fiddle a bit. 

[mikeydoughnut]

You could get 32mm wooden dowel from BnQ or summat. Use it to peg the ends together. It’d only need a light sanding to fit yer 30mm female corner. You’d probably only need 2 inch per dowel. 

 

I do think the slicing and forcing the ends in is a good idea coz it costs nowt like  good luck bud 

[Dirk-Diggler]

Thanks guys, looks like the slit idea from @Arthur Mixworks! nice one