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newtofta
08-16-06, 07:19 PM
in a place where a sawzall, or other is not practical,have u ever tried a large bolt cutter on 1/2" water pipe?
(just looking at my options right now)

nap
08-16-06, 08:32 PM
If you are not reusing the pipe, that bolt cutter would probably do just fine. It will also crush, or at least distiort, the pipe so as to make it unusable at the end.

If you want to use the pipe that is being cut, you will need to use a saw or a tubing cutter.

If you can get a bolt cutter in there, I see no reason you would not be able to get a sawz-all in there as well.
marksr
08-17-06, 07:03 AM
If you can get a bolt cutter in there, I see no reason you would not be able to get a sawz-all in there as well.


My thoughts also, IMO a sawsall would be easier.

newtofta
08-18-06, 02:52 PM
two of the pipes i want to replace are laying againt the dry wall,in a v notch in the wall studs.i did not want to poke through the dry wall with the saw blade.
majakdragon
08-18-06, 04:47 PM
newtofta, How are you planning to tie the new pipe into the old? Galvanized pipe is threaded so if you cut it, you will need to thread it or are you removing short stubs from a fitting after the cut?
newtofta
08-19-06, 06:31 AM
yes,i plan to replace these supply lines w/cpvc from the "t" in the attic where thet drop down to the sink then go across to the tub.
rjanscha
08-21-06, 11:37 AM
How about a cut-off wheel. Either on a pnuematic tool, or Ace Hardware sells a spindle with a 3" re-inforced wheel that chucks in a 3/8" electric drill. If you are really tight on space, use the Dremel version of same, it is very small. Try not to burn the place down as you will shoot a few sparks. Wear eye protection.