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WorseBeforeBetter

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30. Agreed. It sounds like a major PITA now,
Wed Jul 3, 2013, 09:57 PM
Jul 2013

but I'm getting it straight in my head, and will love those tangible results! It might take me a week, but I'll get it...

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Shortening a metal pipe... [View all] WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2013 OP
A file or a bench grinder should be fine. mbperrin Jun 2013 #1
Thanks. I hit Home Depot (and maybe Ace) tomorrow. WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2013 #3
Angle grinder with a metal cutting blade. JoeyT Jun 2013 #2
Thanks for the reply. WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2013 #4
If you want to cut more off for some reason, you can use a hacksaw or something similar. (nt) jeff47 Jun 2013 #5
I do have a couple of those. WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2013 #7
The tailpipe likely screws out, and you could replace it with a shorter one if need be. X_Digger Jun 2013 #8
Yes, that's the piece I'm now thinking needs replaced/cut... WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2013 #10
The tailpipe threads are very fine and often get seized w/ age. X_Digger Jun 2013 #11
Ah, good point... WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2013 #12
If you are worried about distorting the pipe... catnhatnh Jun 2013 #6
That's good... WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2013 #9
Disaster...starting over. WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2013 #13
Were it me, I'd go ahead and check to see if there's a cleat first. X_Digger Jul 2013 #15
So, that means... WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2013 #17
Yup, installing a cleat is a bit of a pain. X_Digger Jul 2013 #18
LOL! WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2013 #20
Now I'm the idiot... toggle bolts straight into the drywall? WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2013 #21
*nod* Since it has a pedestal, it's supported. X_Digger Jul 2013 #22
Heh heh. WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2013 #24
If it were lag bolted into a cleat, then yes, it could float above the pedestal. X_Digger Jul 2013 #25
Well, you've been very helpful... thanks again. WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2013 #27
The challenge, the frustration, and then the sense of accomplishment at a job well done? X_Digger Jul 2013 #29
Agreed. It sounds like a major PITA now, WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2013 #30
Be sure to post pictures when it's done!! n/t X_Digger Jul 2013 #31
Oh, I will... thanks again! :-) WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2013 #33
Next question -- tailpiece? WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2013 #14
It looks like you have a few pieces missing there.. X_Digger Jul 2013 #16
Hmm. WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2013 #19
The black rubbery piece goes at the bottom, not the top.. X_Digger Jul 2013 #23
Exactly. WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2013 #26
Never seen a black plastic flange, but that could just be my inexperience. X_Digger Jul 2013 #28
The flange and pop-up are oil-rubbed bronze. WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2013 #32
*nod* sounds perfect. X_Digger Jul 2013 #34
Quick and dirty. Since you only want 1/16 pack... TheMadMonk Jul 2013 #35
Oops, I missed this post last night. And I just cut... WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2013 #36
Ta-da! WorseBeforeBetter Aug 2013 #37
Awesome! n/t X_Digger Aug 2013 #38
I'm so freakin' happy to be out of that bathroom. WorseBeforeBetter Aug 2013 #39
Bask in the glory of a project well done. X_Digger Aug 2013 #40
Heh heh. WorseBeforeBetter Aug 2013 #41
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