"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message
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Stephen Mawson wrote:
I'm replacing a cast-iron bath (enamel in poor condition) with an acrylic
one. The present bath has walls along both ends and the far side so it
will need to be broken up to get it out, especially as I hope to preserve
the wall tiles above it. I recall from many years ago that I had great
trouble breaking a cast-iron bath -- a sledge hammer just bounced off it.
Does anyone have any advice -- apart of course from the angle-grinder.
(Actually, would that be a possibility? Slot cut in the edge of the bath,
then cold chisel to split?)

Stephen
ear defenders, sledge, and hit it as if your life depended on it.

once its started, its easier

And the bigger the hammer the better.

One big bash with a sledge hammer and the bath is broken. The rest is easy
with a lump hammer.

Cheers

Adam