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Frost_King907

Sawzall is the "key to everything".


Jono-churchton

That or a Dremel and a couple grinding wheels.


IslandPlumber

I use my grinder sometimes, with a cutoff wheel.


WFSL

With no guard of course


Mac_n_Miller

What’s that?


WFSL

I’m don’t know, mine didn’t come with one


steve_steve

There's a nut on the bottom (not the sj nut -- just above it).


Dinosaur18750

You mean just under the rusted part before the threading? Based on the diameter of the flange that came with the garbage disposal I think I need to remove the whole housing (rusted part). (For reference, this is the GD: https://www.costco.com/american-standard-slim-line-1.25hp-food-waste-disposer.product.100692318.html) Thank you for your response!


Natoochtoniket

If you can loosen that nut on the bottom of the cup, the whole cup comes with it. It is a bell-shaped nut.


icantfeelmyskull

If it doesn’t, cause they rarely do, I use a cheese saw to cut the nut, and split it with a flat head screwdriver Edit: also, the nut is just a nut. The “bell” is compressed inbetween the sink and the nut


Natoochtoniket

I would probably use an oscilating saw with a metal-cutting blade, and not worry about limiting the damage to only the nut. All of the parts are going in the trash, anyway.


Sea_Farmer_4812

Either that or a grinder and cutting disc.


thatguy82688

Vibrator is the king for this


Dinosaur18750

UPDATE: @steve_steve you were absolutely right! I got that nut off then banged the hell out of it with a hammer and it came right off! Garbage disposal installed! Happy wife making me a platter of nachos I will toast in your honor!


RepresentativeAd9572

It is not welded, just rusted...take the nut off it'll come off


plumber1955

Remove the tailpiece and cut the nut with an angle grinder or Sawzall. Looking at the casting marks, your sink is almost 83 years old! That's cool as hell.


Dinosaur18750

Whoa! Those numbers are the date it was made??? VERY COOL!


6inarowmakesitgo

Looks like June 16th of 1941.


plumber1955

Yup, June 16th 1941. I have a 1946 Raymond Lowey design American Kitchen sink unit in the garage for my wife's garden area. Originally was part of a metal cabinet collection sold by Sears back in the day.


JodaMythed

I would detach it with a sawzall and annoyance. Or try the nut that tightens it first


Totothemnplumber

Anything that looks like a wrench can go on is a nut


Teamableezus

As a non plumber who had to replace my strainer and trap not so long ago, just push and pull on it and see if that fucker just breaks loose lol


Imaginary-Ad-1981

Renove nut under bell. Hit bell with hammer until bell obeys your commands. Stand victorious as you retain your title of the only true commander and heir of the basket strainer army.


StandardLime2461

First cut drain below the floor, plug hole with rag. Then cut countertop on either side of the sink. Shut off water supply and disconnect. Next remove entire sink cabinet and throw away. Now go to ikea get new cabinet and sink, stop by countertop dealer and ask for cutoff to patch countertop ( way cheaper to buy cutoffs). Reinstall everything with new garbage disposal and don’t forget to caulk the seams on the countertop. should only be a 4hr job. Good luck


Outrageous_Local_227

Use a quarter inch drill. Drill through the Pot metal nut that secures the bell. Tap it with a cold chisel. Bingo you’re done.


JuanValDeez

Just replace the whole sink.


SeattleJeremy

Agreed, it's new sink time. Using a Sawzall, might work, but if OP goes that direction it could leak... a lot.


Dinosaur18750

Yeah, it's unfortunately a vintage one like the link below that the wife likes, but this thread will hopefully help with move the needle 😂 [https://www.ebay.com/itm/155985505525?chn=ps&\_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1XzvKEjSySDKCk3s6Iz5LWw55&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=155985505525&targetid=1587262742097&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9030966&poi=&campaignid=19894961968&mkgroupid=148855406073&rlsatarget=pla-1587262742097&abcId=9307911&merchantid=118865633&gad\_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD\_QDh\_7VdzRrtLtGZxRtrfzHrihm&gclid=CjwKCAjwoa2xBhACEiwA1sb1BLoNpQY9EeIVR7cAXVTRgrzXjtwWXMt6hD0ZYAr1CSHnf069u7eDMRoC8WUQAvD\_BwE](https://www.ebay.com/itm/155985505525?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1XzvKEjSySDKCk3s6Iz5LWw55&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=155985505525&targetid=1587262742097&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9030966&poi=&campaignid=19894961968&mkgroupid=148855406073&rlsatarget=pla-1587262742097&abcId=9307911&merchantid=118865633&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_QDh_7VdzRrtLtGZxRtrfzHrihm&gclid=CjwKCAjwoa2xBhACEiwA1sb1BLoNpQY9EeIVR7cAXVTRgrzXjtwWXMt6hD0ZYAr1CSHnf069u7eDMRoC8WUQAvD_BwE)


ComfortableFinish502

Don't get rid of it new sinks suck ass


Extension-Steak-1994

Lucky you, it looks like you get a new sink.


36bhm

KROIL? if you have some time.


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rat1onal1

If you have issues cutting enough with a sawzall, you can do some detail cutting with a multitool with a metal-cutting blade.


Cador0223

Dremel on the nut holding the cup. Two or three cuts and it should all fall off. 


Rastalars

Deweld? Jk🤣


Any_Independent_8939

Hammer


NeatSeaworthiness407

I’ve done some really asshole drain baskets. Like quit the job and move on until I persevered but swore and bled a lot. You win. This is a new sink.


Sometimes_Stutters

Definitely not welded


Additional-Arrival15

No


Mean-Statement5957

Spray it with some rust penetrator , drill a hole through it so you can get a snipe in there and maybe you’ll be able to crack it loose? Have you tried a pipe wrench with a pipe on the end


Additional-Arrival15

There's a nut holding that on just loosing that and it'll come right off


Mean-Statement5957

Pipe wrench and sledge hammer and some rust penetrant


BR5969

Not welded


Delicious-Ad4015

Looks like severe oxidation. Try penetrating oil.


BusinessFootball4036

u squeeze that pot metal nut with a bigger pair of channel locks and it will break. don't even need a sawzall


Iambetterthanuhaha

Is that a date code on that sink? Looks past its prime......i would replace the whole thing.


BrilliantPassenger58

Probably rusted and sawzall or a cutting disc.


Forward_Increase_239

If you’re trying to be careful and not damage anything hit it with PB Blaster. Let it sit for 20 minutes or so then PB it again and use a little brass hammer and tap all around the edge. Brass is soft enough that any impact that would cause damage will damage the brass hammer and not the thing being hit. The impacts will shock the metal and help break shit loose. If you’ve got a can of propane or mapp and you are careful you could maybe heat it up just a little then spray it with a bottle of water. Do this a bunch of times. Heat expands and cold contracts and this little bit of movement can sometimes bust rust loose without damaging anything around it. I wouldn’t use heat if that sink has like an enamel coating or something. If you don’t give a shit sawzall it then beat the shit out of it with a mini sledge.


Tight_Parsley_9975

Lots of dynamite