Ovaling round pipe?

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Reckless

Feeling the Heat
Jan 24, 2013
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Orange county, NY
Any suggestions? I need to get an 8" pipe down to 4" width and length doesn't matter ;) Do I just start smushing it? Should I put anything inside to avoid crushing it? Thanks
 
More information is needed for an accurate answer. Are you talking about a stainless steel flexible liner? If so, I doubt there is any safe way to "ovalize" a pipe to that extent without damaging the liner.
 
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More information is needed for an accurate answer. Are you talking about a stainless steel flexible liner? If so, I doubt there is any safe way to "ovalize" a pipe to that extent without damaging the liner.
Sorry, I thought I put that it was single wall black stove pipe.
 
How about reducing the size? Reducers are cheap.
 
How about reducing the size? Reducers are cheap.
No space (height wise) and I have what I have unfortunately. Im already making progress, I have it down to just under 6" by standing on it "gently". I think if I get it to >5.5 I will be good to go :)
 
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