On Nov 1, 1:29*pm, Martin Bonner wrote:
On Thursday, November 1, 2012 1:21:15 PM UTC, Davey wrote:
On Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:48:20 +0000
Broadback wrote:

I don't have and angle grinder.
As it is very awkward to get up there, I am not absolutely certain
that it is metal, though it looks like it. The hatch is far too small
to get it through, any suggestions for a reasonable approach, I do
not wish to spend a lot of money on a cutting tool that I may never
use again. Is it viable to hacksaw it, or will it be too thick?

If you must remove it, it is possible to rent tools.

That sounds like a very sensible idea. *I'd go for a nibbler rather than
an angle grinder - less noise, and fewer sparks to set fire to dust and
rafters.

HSS will hire you one that will cut through 2.5mm mild steel for less
than £50.

I would back that one up - my father set his workshop on fire grinding
with an angle grinder in it and he didn't survive.