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    Nov 4, 2007, 05:54 PM
    Cutting cast iron pipe
    I need to cut a 4 3/4 OD" cast iron pipe in order to install a plastic T (4") to the cast iron pipe. I am installing a toilet in the basement. The cast iron pipe is in the ground and I have already cut the concrete.
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    Nov 6, 2007, 09:06 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by capecod
    I need to cut a 4 3/4 OD" cast iron pipe in order to install a plastic T (4") to the cast iron pipe. I am installing a toilet in the basement. The cast iron pipe is in the ground and I have already cut the concrete.
    If the cast iron's in a trench rent a set of cast iron ratchet,(not snap) cutters. Good luck, Tom
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    Nov 6, 2007, 10:40 AM
    If you own a reciprocating saw you can try a metal cutting blade. If you don't own this saw then rent Tom's ratchet, its more quick.

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