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   csnow | Nov 26, 2003 06:41pm | #1

   Easiest way would probably be a giant cutoff saw.

   In the absence of that, you can use an angle grinder with a cutting wheel.

   Mark the circumfrence square by wrapping a piece of paper around it.

   Cut around the metal on the line, then use a chisel to snap the concrete.

   If any concrete protrudes, you can grind or chisel it off.

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   jc21 | Nov 26, 2003 06:45pm | #2

   I've always used a pipe cutter.

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   csnow | Nov 26, 2003 08:10pm | #3

   "I've always used a pipe cutter."

   Do you worry about damaging the cutting wheels when they hit the concrete?

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   joeh | Nov 26, 2003 08:17pm | #4

   No, they last a looooooooooooooooong time. Those big pipe cutters are for building muscle, and a dull wheel just makes for more muscle.

   But some Sumbitch stole mine, so no more workouts for Joe.

   Joe H

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   jc21 | Nov 26, 2003 08:50pm | #5

   Not to say I won't but never have had a problem. Don't know about other brands but the big Rigid pipe cutters are pretty rugged and the replacement wheels are relatively inexpensive if you do have to replace a cutting wheel.