Removing old cast iron steam pipe

[Rob Beland]

What's the best saw/blade combination for removing old steam pipes from a basement (asbestos insulation already removed)? Is there a better option than a sawz-all and a metal cutting blade? Any chance it can be taken apart at the joints considering its almost 100 years old? Thanks in advance for any tips you can offer.

[Rick C.]

We just took the old steam pipes out of a house....tried a sawzall for a bit, but used the grinder because it was so much faster....just buy a couple extra wheels because it will wear them down.  we ended needing 3 to cut the boiler, 11 radiators, and all the associated pipes.