Best Way for Cutting Steam Pipes

ed wallace

hi speed at the threads before the elbows at ceiling no oil

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Steve Garson

Best Way for Cutting Steam Pipes

This weekend, I need to cut the pipes on my boiler to prepare for the asbestos removal contractor who needs to remove the sheet metal casing on my 70 year old steamer.

I will be cutting 2-1/2 inch pipes with a sawzall. I have the correct blades but I need to know what speed I should use? Do I use oil as I do when drilling or tapping? Should I use much pressure on the saw, or just a little? I want to avoid breaking blades and learning the hard way!

Thanks!

Unknown

great answer

mild pressure. You'll feel it.

Noel

tommyoil

Sawzalls good

Youll catch on. Band saw is another option. Good luck.

oil-2-4-6-gas

if you do this with a sawzall you will disturb the asbestos from the vibration --exposing anyone in the house after to asbestos fibers check out your local rental center and rent a pipe cutter preferably a 4 wheel or better yet --if you know how to use 1 rent a cutting torch--just don't burn the house down no matter which way you go make sure you support the piping before hand -

J.C.A._3

BEFORE....

Cutting any pipe that is attached to anything containing "fire retardant material", take a spray bottle(or hose)and SOAK all the material that may be shaken by the movement of the pipe and/or cutter. The wetter, the better. Chris

bob_44

EYE PROTECTION

Steve Garson

Thanks for all the tips. There is no asbestos and I have installed good pipe hangers into the rafters to take the load of the pipes. This weekend we go to work.