Rounded off drain plug

[k0ua]

Once again, I've been introduced to a new tool on this thread.

Now I'm not going to rush out and purchase one for myself (like I did for my Knipex), but I have the knowledge that it exists. :thumbsup:

They are pretty cool aren't they? I have seen them used in industry for manufacturing processes.

 

[dragoneggs]

Once again, I've been introduced to a new tool on this thread.

Now I'm not going to rush out and purchase one for myself (like I did for my Knipex), but I have the knowledge that it exists. :thumbsup:

Sorry it might have been me that sold you on the Knipex!

 

[dragoneggs]

They are pretty cool aren't they? I have seen them used in industry for manufacturing processes.

We use them for removing adhesive bonded fasteners in no flame/no ‘sparc’ environments.

 

[tjkubota93]

We use them for removing adhesive bonded fasteners in no flame/no ‘sparc’ environments.

A friend almost bought one to use at his garage. He puts in alot of windshields. It had an attachment that melted the glue or something, he said the guy demo'd the tool and it was super easy compared to a long knife.

 

[dragoneggs]

A friend almost bought one to use at his garage. He puts in alot of windshields. It had an attachment that melted the glue or something, he said the guy demo'd the tool and it was super easy compared to a long knife.

need metal... get around a stud and it heats it up quickly.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

Back in the 50s there was an inductance tool for soft and silver soldering copper tube Carbon pads bored for each side. Clamp on, power up, add solder when it will melt. Somewhere in all my moves it disappeared. I have never sen one since. Wish I had one of those again. Pads for every OD size from 1/4 to 1 1/8" OD tube. Great for working in tight places w/o burning everything around.

Ron

 

[goeduck]

need metal... get around a stud and it heats it up quickly.

Metal with magnetic properties, correct? Sure looks handy.

 

[Wagtail]

Sorry it might have been me that sold you on the Knipex!

No need to apologise for putting me onto a great, quality tool... I wouldn't have learnt about it otherwise.

Ta.

 

[Xfaxman]

Sorry it might have been me that sold you on the Knipex!

No need to apologise for putting me onto a great, quality tool... I wouldn't have learnt about it otherwise.

Ta.

^^ Ditto. Add me to the list. I didn't know about Knipex and now I have two:

 

[goeduck]

^^^^ group hug.

 

[fried1765]

^^ Ditto. Add me to the list. I didn't know about Knipex and now I have two:

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I love my Knipex, and it was free!

A plumber broke one and threw it away. I picked it up.
I knew they have a lifetime warranty, so got the address, sent it in, and they sent me a new one.
Well it wasn't quite free.....I had to pay the postage to return it.
It was a good deal for me.

 

[SPYDERLK]

I love my Knipex, and it was free!

A plumber broke one and threw it away. I picked it up.
I knew they have a lifetime warranty, so got the address, sent it in, and they sent me a new one.
Well it wasn't quite free.....I had to pay the postage to return it.
It was a good deal for me.

Could you please tell us where on the tool failed.
Thanks!

 

[goeduck]

Now that it is May we have to hold out hope that Kando will make another attempt on Memorial Day. :thumbsup:

 

[Diggin It]

^^^ Independence Day is when the plug will become independent of the pan. There will be fireworks. Hopefully not from the pan though.

 

[SandburRanch]

A common practice is to round off and screw it up real good with vise grips and or channel locks then say the pipe wrench won't work.:laughing:

 

[goeduck]

A common practice is to round off and screw it up real good with vise grips and or channel locks then say the pipe wrench won't work.:laughing:

Let’s be careful not to implicate Kando

 

[Tractor Seabee]

2000 is looking better as a new target, probably by July 4. Kando is probably already committed to the grandkids for memorial day and the family camping trip. Doesn't need the tractor for that. Meanwhile the fluid gets blacker and dirtier.

Ron

 

[4570Man]

I’m pretty sure that plug isn’t coming out unless he decides to take it to a shop.

 

[dragoneggs]

We could start a 'go fund me' drive and reward the person who travels to and successfully removes the plug with the assets in the fund. Whatcha think? Of course we need Kant-do's blessing but hey... at least he likely gets the plug out for free regardless of the number of attempts made. Heck, maybe we could kick back 10% to Kando for a win-win!

 

[Kando]

When a new Pope is elected, they send up white smoke. When the drain plug comes out, I think Kando should tip up some pallets in his field.

Don't tempt me. Weather kept us out over Easter, weather still isn't cooperating. Ordered a pair of knipex to try out. They're scheduled for delivery on the 7th.