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1. 
   MarkH | May 30, 2005 05:46pm | #1

   I don't know, but it most probably would work. I know it's going to be loud and fun!

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   nikkiwood | May 30, 2005 05:50pm | #2

   I have a sledge hammer with a wooden handle -- and I cut the handle so it is maybe 20"-24" long. I use it as a sledge for tight spaces, like yours, or as a kind of drilling hammer on steroids.

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3. 
   dustinf | May 30, 2005 05:53pm | #3

   I would try it.  I had one in a tight spot, and ended up busting it up with a 22oz estwing.  No fun.

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   Shacko | May 30, 2005 06:24pm | #4

   I don't think so, the way to remove them is with a sledge.  The way we  used to remove them was to use the biggest hammer we  could handle. [We used a 26 lb. hammer with the handle cut short].  If you find a better way; that works, let me know.  LOL.

5. 
   jerseyjeff | May 30, 2005 06:27pm | #5

   the good news is that cast iron is pretty brittle stuff,  for my tub removal,  I used mr sawzall, and burned up 2 blades,  after I made the initial cuts,  my 12 pound sledge took it out....   (short swings...)  

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   quicksilver | May 30, 2005 06:51pm | #6

   Do you have poking room. Try the tamping end of a digging bar.

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   bigmtk | May 30, 2005 07:12pm | #7

   get yourself a fist maul. Its a little 2-3 lb sledgehammer with about a 12 inch handle.

   Just be very careful when breaking the tub up as it can be very dangerous when the cast iron shatters and throws shards all over the place.

8. 
   CAGIV | May 30, 2005 08:58pm | #8

   not sure on the demo hammer

   but

   get yourself a moving blanket to put over the tub, especially in a confined space.

   Glasses and gloves are a must but I bet you knew that ;)

    

   

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   DanH | May 30, 2005 11:42pm | #11

   Yep, safety glasses, gloves, and heavy clothes. Cover the parts of the tub that you aren't actually hitting with corrugated or an old blanket. Also tape a double layer of corrugated over mirrors and windows, and anything else that might be seriously damaged by flying shrapnel. It only takes one flying fragment to ruin your day.

   Edited 5/30/2005 4:42 pm ET by DanH

9. 
   McFish | May 30, 2005 09:59pm | #9

   Sledge hammer.

    

   Ear protection!!!

10. 
    NickNukeEm | May 30, 2005 11:25pm | #10

    All steel splitting maul, head shaped like a triangle.  The point busts through in no time.  Advil when you get home.  Watch the porceline splinters, they're like glass, and cast iron chucks can fly (and break pedestal sinks, I discovered.)

     

    I never met a tool I didn't like!
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   jimmyk | Jun 02, 2005 05:51am | #17

   "...and cast iron chucks can fly (and break pedestal sinks, I discovered.)"Oh man, that must've sucked bad!!!!!!

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   OldGuy | Jun 02, 2005 12:49pm | #18

   A buddy and I once broke up a tub with prima cord and a blasting cap. "course that was in 1970 and all that stuff was readily available. LOL.Paul

11. 
    DanT | May 31, 2005 02:28am | #12

    We have 2.  A normal 12 pounder and a 5 lb on a cut down handle for tight areas.  Not all cast tubs are the same thickness.  Contrary to popular belief that they "always used quality material in the good old days"  there are old cheap cast iron tubs that are pretty thing and good ones that take a pretty healthy set of swings. 

    Start by hitting in the bend by the  drain end of the tub.  Right at the bottom in the corner.  Usually the thinnest point.  DanT

1. 
   JeffBuck | Jun 02, 2005 05:35am | #15

   guess what I'd suggest?

    

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12. 
    steve | May 31, 2005 03:25am | #13

    a small sledge will work fine, but WEAR hearing protectio FOR SURE, the noise will deafen you after the first blow

    never tried a demo hammer sounds like overkill to me

    caulking is not a piece of trim

1. 
   DonCanDo | May 31, 2005 02:40pm | #14

   Thanks to all for your input.  Looks like I'll be picking up another sledge hammer and cutting it down to whatever length will work in this small bath.

   -Don

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   dinothecarpenter | Jun 02, 2005 05:50am | #16

   If you can lift one side of the tub and insert blocking on the middle, the side that is up on the air brakes easier.

   ...with a sledge hammer.

   I can't believe nobody mention the sledge hammer.

   YCF Dino