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Default Plasma cutter for cast iron?

On Jul 21, 5:17*pm, Jordan wrote:
Bob Engelhardt wrote:
*Is there
anything different about using a plasma cutter on cast iron?


I could be wrong, but I'm told that you can't do a good job of cutting
CI with a normal gas torch, but you can with a plasma cutter?

Jordan


A regular oxy/ace torch doesn't work on cast iron like it does on
steel. Last time I tried it--which was a long time ago--I don't
think it even worked. The hammer is the way to go. And don't forget
about the possibility of asbestos.