Cutting Clay Drainage Tile

[MBlovr]

I have a broken clay downspout drainage tile. Is is possible to cut it with a sawzall? The reason I ask is if I can't cut it with a sawzall then I will have to tear out a sidewalk.

Thanks

[Chas H]

You should be able to cut it with an abrasive blade. Do you have room to use a circular saw with an abrasive blade?

[MBlovr]

Originally Posted by Chas H

You should be able to cut it with an abrasive blade. Do you have room to use a circular saw with an abrasive blade?

I will likely have to remove the sidewalk if I have to use a circular saw. The tile is next to the foundation about 40 in below ground level and the sidewalk is two feet from the foundation. Nothing is easy. I'm thinking I going to have to cut the sidewalk or punt. ie bypass the drain.

[Larry Delor]

Try it! Who knows how tough the tile is after all these years. There might even be a specialty blade for this sort of fun.
Good Luck!

[TOPGUN]

It can be cut with an abrasive hacksaw blade. The blade is 1/8 inch dia steel rod coated with carbide abrasive. They are designed to fit a standard hacksaw. Using water while cutting will speed the work. If it is a large pipe then you need something better. Good Luck

[280EZRider]

Originally Posted by TOPGUN

It can be cut with an abrasive hacksaw blade. The blade is 1/8 inch dia steel rod coated with carbide abrasive. They are designed to fit a standard hacksaw. Using water while cutting will speed the work. If it is a large pipe then you need something better. Good Luck

I was going to suggest the same. I've used this blade to cut glass, so I would guess tile would be just a walk in the park.

[Chas H]

Originally Posted by MBlovr

I will likely have to remove the sidewalk if I have to use a circular saw. The tile is next to the foundation about 40 in below ground level and the sidewalk is two feet from the foundation. Nothing is easy. I'm thinking I going to have to cut the sidewalk or punt. ie bypass the drain.

There is an abrasive blade made for the Sawzall. I have used them to cut hardened steel, should work fine on your drain tile.

[MBlovr]

Excellent. Thanks for the replies

[Hatterasguy]

I have cut clay sewer pipe before with a sawzall. You can, just need the right blade.

My tool of choice is the cut off saw; but sometimes their isn't room for one.

[gmercoleza]

Carbide-coated Sawzall blade is your friend...