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Default Breaking Cast-Iron Bath

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


It requires a good hiding with a large hammer...wear ear defenders and
goggles, prevention of splitting of ear drums and eyeballs respectively

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