cutting a cast iron bth tub

becky76945 · Nov 5, 2005

I have a old cast iron tub that I want to try and make a chair out of and I am not sure if it is possible to cut it without completly ruining the porcilein. Do you hve any suggestions? What type of saw would I use?

Jimbo · Nov 5, 2005

Well, this is a first for me!

Cast iron is VERY hard. Tub are usually removed by smashing with a sledge.
Saw cutting is not usually done....it just eats blades for lunch. You could probably cut it with an abrasive blade on an angle grinder....a big one. I fear this would damage the porcelain.

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Jeffreyhel · Nov 5, 2005

Sounds like an interesting task. I think I would use a cutting torch and then have one of those tub resurfacing companies do their magic.

Gary Swart · Nov 5, 2005

I think I'd use a sledge hammer, then go buy a chair.

hj · Nov 6, 2005

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Cutting torches do not "cut" cast iron, they melt it. So, you would not want to try that. A die grinder with a metal cut off blade would be the best thing. It will take a lot of wheels and a lot of time. The porelain will craze at the cut, but you will probably be upholstering it at that point.

Toolaholic · Nov 6, 2005

i,m also a welder, real one ,certified with shop

go to your tool rental. rent a 14 " gas cut off saw, without blade. tell them you have your own concrete blade. buy 2 carbide metal cut off blades at h.d. same arbor size. use goggles and ear muffs. sparks can start a fire!

i use my concrete saw for metal and masonary, the hilti is designed for both. the rental yard may not know this . good luck

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