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Trent_Daddy
Citizen
Username: Tcedwards
Post Number: 196
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 12:09 pm: | 
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Hello,
I am planning on renovating a bathroom. I have an old porcelain tub that the Emanuel is warning away. I could have it reglazed at a cost of ~400.00 or simply replace it. I think I am going to replace it given that the bathroom will be tiled. No since doing the work using the old tub with the risk of having to replace it in the future.
The question: what type of saw do the pro's use to cut up the porcelain tub to remove it. I assume it is hi speed.
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george H
Citizen
Username: Georgieboy
Post Number: 294
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 12:32 pm: |
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The pros use a sledge hammer after donning long sleeves,heavy duty gloves,safety glasses,and sealing off the room to keep shards from flying all over the place. |
Tea Kettle
Citizen
Username: Teacup
Post Number: 16
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 2:17 pm: |
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Or have someone carry it to your yard and use it as a planter. |
Trent_Daddy
Citizen
Username: Tcedwards
Post Number: 197
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 3:29 pm: |
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I thought I have seen them cut in pieces. I am mistaken? |
JC
Citizen
Username: Demolitionman
Post Number: 47
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 4:21 pm: |
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Safty First and a 16 lb sledge  |
daylaborer
Citizen
Username: Upondaroof
Post Number: 874
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 4:33 pm: |
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Ya don't saw cast iron unless ya got a lot of time and blades. Have at it with a sledge like JC said or cut it with a welding torch. |
Dennis J O'Neill
Citizen
Username: Plungy
Post Number: 70
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 11:48 pm: |
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Emanuel is warning away? That happened in the book of Proverbs didn't it?
Get two other guys, preferably big guys and one of those big appliance dollys with the strap that has the ratchet on it. Up end the tub, strap it on the dolly and with two guys in front and the strongest guy on top, one step at a time head down the stairs. BE CAREFUL!
Or......
1.Call a licensed plumber. 2.When he gets there pay him as much as wants.3.Go to work and let him do his thing. |
Trent_Daddy
Citizen
Username: Tcedwards
Post Number: 198
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Friday, August 11, 2006 - 8:57 am: |
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Ha... you are correct "warning away" is really wearing away.
I think I pulled my back picking up a nail.
Thanks for the advance all. I just may call a plumber. |
Peter
Supporter
Username: Peter
Post Number: 260
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 11, 2006 - 11:05 am: |
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Get it re-emanueled. NOthing like an old cast iron/porcelain tub for keeping hot water hot when you're soaking in the tub. New ones cost $1000+. Get new fixtures for it and you'll be set. |
Dennis J O'Neill
Citizen
Username: Plungy
Post Number: 71
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Friday, August 11, 2006 - 6:30 pm: |
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Good man Trent! you and your back will be much happier in the long run.
If you do change your mind though and decide to cut up the tub with a " high speed saw" please let me know. I'd like to film it for America's Funniest Home Videos. |
JC
Citizen
Username: Demolitionman
Post Number: 49
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 2:53 pm: |
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