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    Mar 18, 2007, 09:11 AM
    Cast iron soil pipe shortening
    I need to trim the end of a 4 inch cast iron soil pipe. What is the smallest piece I can cut off with a soil pipe cutter?
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    Mar 18, 2007, 11:57 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by muston88
    I need to trim the end of a 4 inch cast iron soil pipe. What is the smallest piece I can cut off with a soil pipe cutter?
    Not the correct question. You tell me how much you wish to take off and I'll tell you the best way to do it. Regards, Tom
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    Mar 18, 2007, 08:13 PM
    About 1/2 inch
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