Cutting a 3" cast iron pipe
Wayne Whitney wrote:
On 2009-05-03, MiamiCuse wrote:
I used the same sawzall and cut through copper and EMT electrical
conduits like knife through butter. But this CI pipe I am not
making any progress.
I have had good success cutting new cast iron DWV using a Lennox
reciprocating saw blade marked 800RG, "Medium Carbide Grit Tile, Clay
& Pipe". Took me a minute or two to cut through 2" CI with low to
moderate pressure.
I think 'low to moderate pressure' bears repeating. It is
instinctive to add pressure when things aren't cutting- but light
pressure and pipe cutting oil are your friends.
Jim
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