The suggestion regarding the use of cast iron pipe cutters is good. Further information that may be of use to some is that some cutters use two levers that stand perpendicular to the pipe and may not fit in all situations. I use a Ridgid cutter that is designed for use in a trench, with the handle parallel to the pipe being cut. I believe that the company makes two models, and I think the only difference is that one will cut 1 1/2 inch cast iron while the other won’t cut under 2 inch. If one is willing to take the extra time, filing a notch along the cut line leaves a cleaner cut. I use a triangular saw file, and the principal is identical to that of a glass cutter.
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If one doesnt have pipe cutters, ratcheting or otherwise, Lenox 800rg blades in a tough sawzall will do most pipe. Two inch no problem, Four inch a good test on the soundness of one's dental fillings.
Tried that and all my fillings fell out and I couldn't see straight for the rest of the day. Went and bought a Ridgid c.i. snap cutter and the last three or four pipes I've had to cut took a sum total of 30 seconds. The thing mostly hangs on the wall but when needed it's a lifesaver.
Took me all of about three minutes to cut a 6" pipe with the carbide sawzall blade. Easier than renting and cheaper than an expensive tool that I have no tremendous need for.
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