Removing a hitch

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Mobile68
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Hello.

I need to remove a welded on hitch, as I'm building a deck right where the hitch is. What would be the best way to go about this?

I'm thinking either a reciprocating a saw, or a circular saw with perhaps a carbide blade?
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Reciprocating saw will give better access & a cleaner cut, plus no sparks shooting at you, you will need a metal cutting blade for either.

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Mobile68
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Thanks Greg.

The reciprocating saw was my main choice, along with a fire extinguisher nearby just in case. lol

If you have any suggestions as to the type of metal blade, please let me know.
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Any metal cutting blade will do, just go slow and don't force it otherwise it will overheat the blade let it cut at it's own pace. Buy a couple just in case.

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I rented in a double wide that had the double hitches still on. The owner was gonna have a kid grind them off but I told him don't worry bout it cause I'm gonna build a deck over top on them.
It worked out great. If your deck will be high enough to cover them don't go through all the trouble.
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Mobile68
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The top of the hitch is at about 27". If I make my deck no higher than 24", then I don't have to deal with permits, inspections, etc. That means the hitch has to come out.

BTW- Would it help to use cutting oil to keep the blade as cool as possible?
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You can use oil, but you shouldn't have to. I cut thicker steel all the time without it.

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I would use a 4 1/2 " grinder, and just grind the welds off. ... On second thought, I think I'd use the oxy acetylene torch. Either way, keep the garden hose and fire extinguisher handy and have a spotter, to watch for fire. I'm just going to unbolt mine.
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