Brian Sharrock wrote:
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anip

In the past I cut off a cast iron waste pipe where it came out of the
wall and used a plastic adaptor you get from the builders merchant. It
worked very well and was quick and easy to do. There are several types
of adaptor that will accomodate various amounts of missalignment. You
can use a special ratcheting cutter that allows you to shear off the
socket end off the cast iron pipe.

Thinking of doing a similar job - tuits permitting - can you please give
details of
"special ratcheting cutter ". My soil pipe is secured to the wall by cast
iron brackets and there's probably an inch clearance off the pebble-dash.

You can rent them from tool hire outlets.