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Hassin Bin Sober

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6. A grinder cuts cast like butter.

Sat Apr 16, 2016, 11:22 PM

Apr 2016

13 bucks rental at Homer's.

Or buy one for 69 bucks plus 10 bucks for the diamond cutting wheel. That tool is a must have anyway

I took a lead closet elbo and what was left of the flange out last year. It was in with poured lead and oakum. The elbo/arm was connected at the cast in a hub. After melting what I could, I chiseled out the remainder and the brass ring. It sounds a lot harder than it turned out. But I would recommend doing less and just stick to the flange top.

We had to find the rubber hub adapter with the 4 inch PVC soil pipe.

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about to quit on a DIY project, anyone ever drill cast iron, as in 85 yr old toilet flange? [View all] HereSince1628 Apr 2016 OP

Our house is from the '30's and has/had that cast iron under the toilet... ret5hd Apr 2016 #1

Thanks. I don't like giving in, but your right that discretion is a good thing. HereSince1628 Apr 2016 #3

See if this helps liberal N proud Apr 2016 #2

+1 n/t FSogol Apr 2016 #13

I've used several different options. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2016 #4

Yes there are a handful of types of pvc inserts HereSince1628 Apr 2016 #5

A grinder cuts cast like butter. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2016 #6

I had the thing all set and the self leveling poured. Perfect floor Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2016 #7

Dog! I hate when I do stuff like that pscot Apr 2016 #8

Yeah. I knew I was cutting it a little close. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2016 #9

Bin Sober it looks like you are staying busy ! Wash. state Desk Jet Apr 2016 #11

What makes you think you can't drill through it ? Wash. state Desk Jet Apr 2016 #10

Go to a plumbing supply shop (not a home improvement center) and explain your problem. FSogol Apr 2016 #12