How to remove a Cast Iron Bathtub - (Day 1) 1940's Bathroom Remodel

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On this episode I will show you how to Demo and Remove an 80 year old Cast Iron Bathtub using common tools most people have. What you will need is a Grinder or Circular saw such as my Skilsaw. The metal in these tubs are quite thick and takes a little time and effort. You can use a sledge hammer to break any last spots missed by the cutting. I didn't want to use a sledge for all of it because it would cause to much vibration to the surrounding walls, etc. Cut it into 4 pieces and you can easily remove it from the bathroom.
TOOLS I USED:
Metal Cutting Blades for Skilsaw - amzn.to/48t5Znw
Metal Cutting Blades for Grinder - amzn.to/41yGrmH
Skilsaw Wormdrive Circular Saw - amzn.to/4avJal1
Bosch 4 1/2" angle grinder - amzn.to/4arVnY2
OTHER TOOLS:
Dewalt Drills Kit - amzn.to/4aqWp6t
Sawzall Reciprocating Saw - amzn.to/3GPJsWi
Milwaukee Sawzall Blades - amzn.to/3RzJwhM
Milwaukee Hammerdrill - amzn.to/3tnUnn9
Hammerdrill tile removal chisel bit - amzn.to/487nGth
Diablo SkilSaw Blades - amzn.to/3RyiOGp
Estwing Framing Hammer - amzn.to/4awbUu4
Estwing 18" prybar nail puller - amzn.to/48opNbM
Cat's Paw Nail Puller - amzn.to/4axNi4e
Stanley 25ft tape measure - amzn.to/48rQQ61

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@34stzoo 6 ай бұрын

I was able to do it with one metal cutting wheel and three metal cutting sawzall blades. Good work!

@TheLastNinjaBuilder 5 ай бұрын

Nice work! Yes a good sawzall blade would work as well in certain spots.

@34stzoo 6 ай бұрын

When I removed the cast iron tub at my rental property, I found the biggest rat nest I've ever seen! It was an ideal condition for the rats. The house was built in 1950 and when they plumbed the drain line they cut a huge opening that led to the crawlspace under the house. It's an old nest and I made sure every vent and open around the house was properly covered, and I patched the opening around the drain.

@TheLastNinjaBuilder 5 ай бұрын

Wow great story. Good to know.

@rickcardinale3867 5 ай бұрын

I used a Sawzall and a Diablo carbide blade. I had it in half in maybe 15 minutes. Lots less dust and mess 3:58

@34stzoo 6 ай бұрын

True story... I did a bathroom remodel a few months ago. We got a bid from a company to remove the tube, the surround (that was laminateed), and the vanity. We were supplying a new tub, a new surround, and a new vanity. They gave us a bid of 8K for demoing a 5'X9' bathroom. He estimated 8 hours on that bid at $85.00 an hour to remove the cast iron tub and surround. That didn't include the $175.00 dump fee he was charging to dispose of, just the tub. I'm good with tools I do maintenance work and am well-versed with plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. I was totally surprised and dumbfounded by the bid. I never removed a cast iron tub, found this video and it took me a little over an hour to remove the tub. Double-check every proposal you get from all contractors.

@TheLastNinjaBuilder 5 ай бұрын

Unbelievable, great job you saved a lot of money. Almost go scammed sounds like.

@34stzoo 5 ай бұрын

@@TheLastNinjaBuilder yes and it came from a reputable company! I could not envision that work taking that long and costing that much! Not matter who you are, paint dries the same!

@briandonovan6546 2 ай бұрын

@@34stzoo that sounds like he was charging $85 an hour for...like 80 hours? or one day and ten guys? Either way thats insanely high, especially for just the demo.

@TheLastNinjaBuilder 7 ай бұрын

Hey Everyone! Check out the Amazon LINKS in the Description for TOOLS & SUPPLIES I used in this Video.

@juliava605 9 ай бұрын

Wow! Great job! I have a cast iron tub in an upstairs bathroom that I'd love to remove but I don't have the muscle for what you did. How long did that take you? Congratulations!

@TheLastNinjaBuilder 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, it probably took about 1 hour or so of cutting. It is pretty thick metal on this 1940's tub. Once it is in 4 pieces it is not so heavy

@gdunlap1372 3 ай бұрын

That black iron dust will be everywhere, walls ceiling, lungs and up your nose. Then it rusts. Get a sledge.

@TheLastNinjaBuilder 3 ай бұрын

Yes you need to wear and good respirator. It will also stain your cloths with metal dust. One of my shirts is permanently stained because was sweating in it and the metal dust stuck to me. lol A sledge hammer would have caused to much vibration on this only house.

@jonathantrella832 4 ай бұрын

Scrub, if you did this shit you would know a man and a sledge hammer would have this out in a few minutes of swings. Cast iron thick and strong but brittle….

@jonathantrella832 4 ай бұрын

And far far less dust

@TheLastNinjaBuilder 3 ай бұрын

But a sledge can cause major vibration potentially cracking plaster walls or breaking something on this old 1940's house. This is the safest option to prevent damage