Quote Originally Posted by Bisquit View Post
I think I'll cut and grind them flush and install screw in throughulls and ball valves. More work but better piece of mind.
That's what we did. The peace of mind is worth the effort. You've spared no expense elsewhere on GG so it makes perfect sense to go that route. I used 1 1/2" but 1 1/4" might have been a better fit.