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ret5hd

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1. Our house is from the '30's and has/had that cast iron under the toilet...

Reply to HereSince1628 (Original post)

Sat Apr 16, 2016, 05:59 PM

Apr 2016

We were moving the toilet about 3 feet, so there was no option of just fixing what was already there.

But after watching the plumber and his helper for a while, i KNEW there was no way i could have done it myself. My initial thought for you is just bite the bullet and hire it done.

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about to quit on a DIY project, anyone ever drill cast iron, as in 85 yr old toilet flange? [View all] HereSince1628 Apr 2016 OP

Our house is from the '30's and has/had that cast iron under the toilet... ret5hd Apr 2016 #1

Thanks. I don't like giving in, but your right that discretion is a good thing. HereSince1628 Apr 2016 #3

See if this helps liberal N proud Apr 2016 #2

+1 n/t FSogol Apr 2016 #13

I've used several different options. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2016 #4

Yes there are a handful of types of pvc inserts HereSince1628 Apr 2016 #5

A grinder cuts cast like butter. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2016 #6

I had the thing all set and the self leveling poured. Perfect floor Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2016 #7

Dog! I hate when I do stuff like that pscot Apr 2016 #8

Yeah. I knew I was cutting it a little close. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2016 #9

Bin Sober it looks like you are staying busy ! Wash. state Desk Jet Apr 2016 #11

What makes you think you can't drill through it ? Wash. state Desk Jet Apr 2016 #10

Go to a plumbing supply shop (not a home improvement center) and explain your problem. FSogol Apr 2016 #12