Lead Oakum Cast Iron Hub Joint Removal

I walk through how I removed a lead oakum joint on a cast iron pipe wye using a 1/4 inch drill bit and a flat head screw driver. This is a long and painful process, but I hope this video helps!

[@jdiprizito]

I’ve always used the torch and melted it out

[@Steve-fx2fb]

Yup, that's the way we do it in Chicago. Still pouring lead joints here.

[@eprofessio]

Torch.

[@binaryglitch64]

Never mind the reply I deleted (but might still exist in your notifications), you clarified at the very end.

[@stewardslandscape]

Slide hammer would work well if you're drilling it out anyway. Heat it and it may just melt out too.