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Hi can anybody tell me how tight does a leadloc fitting to lead pipe need to be obviously not as tight as to copper as lead is soft plus is,there any tool that can trim the lead pipe down i know stanley knives are common but thought there maybe some special tool any help appreciated.
 
Hi can anybody tell me how tight does a leadloc fitting to lead pipe need to be obviously not as tight as to copper as lead is soft plus is,there any tool that can trim the lead pipe down i know stanley knives are common but thought there maybe some special tool any help appreciated.
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