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Default how to cut up a metal water tank?

On 19 Dec, 11:00, "george (dicegeorge)" wrote:
how to cut up a metal water tank?
so i can get it out of the attic
without creating sparks and burning the house down!

I have an anglegrinder...


Cutting disk is great if it's outdoors, but not if it's still in situ
(spark hazard) - use a reciprocating saw instead. I'd go for a "sabre
saw" size rather than a jigsaw, as a cheap sabre saw is useful for
firewood too, a cheap jigsaw no use for anything - especially not
after this sort of work.

If it's a _large_ attic, a hefty (6lb-ish) axe works pretty well.
Quicker and quieter too. You don't necessarily need to cut it up, just
fold it into a flat package to fit through the hatch.

If it's a slate tank, take it apart _very_ carefully and sell the
panels.