Rex B wrote:

Bernd wrote:
"newsman" wrote in message
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I need to cut a notch in the end of sched 40 3.5 inch pipe to allow 2
inch
pipe to pass through it. Available tools are reciprocating saw, drill
press
with bits up to 1 inch and bimetal hole saws, and cutting torch.
What's
the best way to do it? The notch needs to be snug because the 2 inch
pipe
will be welded to the 3.5 inch pipe using stick welding.

Mike

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Since you are going to weld a pipe back in, I'd use the cutting torch.
If your good with the torch the somewhat jagged hole will be welded up.
Much less effort than trying to secure in a drill press. Also you didn't
mention how long the 3.5" pipe is. Might be tough to wrestle into
position on a drill press.

Regards,
Bernd



I'd like to see him cut that hole with the stick welder G
Gas torch wasn't in the list of available tools.

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Rex Burkheimer
WM Automotive
Fort Worth TX

Geez Rex, Drink more coffee or sumthin'.

You even quoted his tools list in your post. Refer back to the bit that
says "cutting torch" just a couple dozen letters past the bit that says
"available tools" :-)

Cheers
Trevor Jones