BEST WAY TO CUT CAST IRON TOILET WASTE PIPE.

[TILTNTURN]

Just removed boxed in toilet to find bowl is connected to a cast iron waste pipe which I need to cut shorter.Any ideas on how to do this >? the only tool I have suitable to hand is an angle grinder, I do not have a chain link cutter. Cheers

 

[Diyisfun]

Just removed boxed in toilet to find bowl is connected to a cast iron waste pipe which I need to cut shorter.Any ideas on how to do this >? the only tool I have suitable to hand is an angle grinder, I do not have a chain link cutter. Cheers

As you know whatthe tool to use is, why not hire one?

 

[TILTNTURN]

Yes I do but only tool hire shop near me does not have a soil pipe cutter so wondered if anyone had success using any other tool . Cheers for reply though.

 

[ChrisR]

Easy with a small disc grinder. Only problem is filling the room with iron dust. Wet towels help. Reciprocating saw will do it if you have access.
Or a really good hacksaw.

 

[tede123]

How did you get on with cutting your svp pipe? I've got a similar problem and wondered if you used an angle grinder in the end and did it work O.K

 

[Richard C]

How did you get on with cutting your svp pipe? I've got a similar problem and wondered if you used an angle grinder in the end and did it work O.K

This topic is nearly 2 year old & you'd have done better to post your own. But to answer your question, yes an angle grinder with suitable disc will work very well. I’ve used one on both cast iron & clay pipes but, as stated, it does make one hell of a mess; wear gloves, goggles, a mask & be careful you don’t cut your fingers off!