For DIYers who need to make just a couple of cuts for a splice, a reciprocating saw or a grinder is a better option than a snap cutter. Both tools will cut cast iron with relative ease, if not as quickly as a snap cutter, and they work in tight spaces. The key to either tool i...
Iscar’s recent launch of new products in its “Logiq” marketing campaign included the Tangfin family of face milling cutters designed for extra fine surface finish (Fig. 3), which has been of great interest to producers of cast iron parts. The tangentially clamped inserts are positioned in ...
Re: Changing Cast Iron to PVC Author: jormavoeks (CA) You should cut the pipe with a sawsall or snap cutters. snap cutters (or soil pipe cutters) are a special chain that wraps around the pipe and snaps it in two. You can rent these for about 15 dollars a day from your local re...
This method of cutting is very time consuming and should be used only if snap cutters are not available. Again, protective equipment, such as safety goggles, should be used. The procedure for cutting soil pipe with a ham- mer and chisel are as follows: (1) Measure the length to be cut...