PVC sawing: I spent too many years doing that, just recently bought a pair of those special shears sold for cutting PVC pip and they are great. No sawdust, accurate, easy to hold. Forget sawing and get a pair.
Yes, I am generating a bunch of plastic dust which will have to be thoroughly vacuumed up, especially for the sake of Bijou. This is only the second time I've made something of PVC pipe, so I wasn't keen on investing in a cutter which would sit around til who knows when I had another PVC project. I will photograph the kitten gate when finished and post it here so you can see it. Can hardly wait to finish it and move her into the kitchen. I am taking hand breaks so that I don't strain my hand, great time to post and read on FR.
I have those cutting sheers for PVC too...what a GREAT TOOL. I think I paid about $10. Saved me tons of time and work.