I have to replace my tub drain but it is corrdoed and won’t budge. The two-prong wrench I usually use for this actually broke when I really leaned into it. Any tricks out there for handling this?
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Heat & WD40...
If that doesn't work, Sawzall time
This should do the trick:
http://www.cpotools.com/hammers_and_hammer_drills/breaker_hammers/11335k.html
This might help too.
http://www.gunk.com/Lubricants.asp
Here I was gonna suggest shaped charges, but that hammer is a much better idea!
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I have a ridgid internal wrench that fits tub drains ...
but it cost over $50.
in a pinch ... a hacksaw blade works wonders. Just don't cut thru the tub.
also a big fat screw driver, or chisel, and a hammer.
beat it counterclockwise.
I've also used a light touch on a sawzaw with a metal cutting blade.
that one takes practice though.
for a first timer ... slow with the hacksaw is best.
even cutting most of the way thru then finishing with that big screw driver before U cut thru the tub is a good plan.
Jeff
Buck Construction
Artistry In Carpentry
Pittsburgh Pa
humongous slip joint pliers and auxerillery leverage...
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