Any bright ideas for removing this bit of metal?

Seb101 · 17 Apr 2018

Does anyone have any bright ideas for cutting this metal C section flush with the wall without damaging the plaster around it??

I used tin snips up the sides but can’t get the angle to cut the top.

CortinaV8 · 17 Apr 2018

Assuming you don't have any proper tools, like a multitool or recip saw, then just use a Hacksaw blade.

^woody^ · 17 Apr 2018

Oxy-acetylene would be quite bright.

Overwise, one of those hacksaw and file things that have been around for centuries

Lower · 17 Apr 2018

Chain drill it and join the holes.

Tigercubrider · 17 Apr 2018

it looks like galvanised stud wall fitting.
is the bit you want to remove screwed to the vertical?
It looks as if a piece of timber pushed into the corner and a whack might unclip it

magicmushroom666 · 17 Apr 2018

If its fixed solid, then a sharpened cold chisel and hammer will cut through it flush to the upright.

failing that, something like this:

Bonni · 12 Jun 2018

CortinaV8 said:
Assuming you don't have any proper tools, like a multitool or recip saw, then just use a Hacksaw blade.

Was just gonna say a reciprocating saw.

ban-all-sheds · 14 Jun 2018

^woody^ said:
Oxy-acetylene would be quite bright.

I'll see your oxy-acetylene, and raise you a thermal lance.

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Any bright ideas for removing this bit of metal?

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