Rounded off drain plug

[fried1765]

Right, this may look like a pipe wrench, but it is really a metal bender. The main use is straightening bent in mower decks.

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Works great on bent equipment trailer fenders too.

 

[bigtiller]

An acquaintance seen my 24" & 36" pipe wrenches laying on the bench this summer and asked what I used them for. I said there is always something around here that needs bent a little or straightened out.

He had no idea what I was talking about.

 

[airbiscuit]

My first post regarding this thread . I just hope Kando wears correct gloves , eye protection , has proper lighting.... !

And a cup :silly:

 

[Wagtail]

Of course.... a pipe wrench should ONLY be used for pipe?
Silly me...for thinking there might be other applications.

That's OK Mate, I understand that "when the only thing you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail."

 

[LD1]

Why so much angst against using a pipe wrench?

It is a PIPE fitting.

Pipe wrenches are MADE to grip on something round.

The harder you pull, the harder they bite. The QUALITY part comes down to the jaws. Junk one's round jaws off.

This ISNT about having a hammer and everything looking like a nail. A pipe wrench IS a correct tool for this job

 

[fried1765]

Why so much angst against using a pipe wrench?

It is a PIPE fitting.

Pipe wrenches are MADE to grip on something round.

The harder you pull, the harder they bite. The QUALITY part comes down to the jaws. Junk one's round jaws off.

This ISNT about having a hammer and everything looking like a nail. A pipe wrench IS a correct tool for this job

Yup.... but some do not understand!

 

[Xfaxman]

Why so much angst against using a pipe wrench?

It is a PIPE fitting.

Pipe wrenches are MADE to grip on something round.

The harder you pull, the harder they bite. The QUALITY part comes down to the jaws. Junk one's round jaws off.

This ISNT about having a hammer and everything looking like a nail. A pipe wrench IS a correct tool for this job

But he already tried a pipe wrench and it didn't work.

 

[sixdogs]

But he already tried a pipe wrench and it didn't work.

I don't think he tried it with the gusto we now require of him. Using the right pipe wrench with confidence and force, that plug would have popped right out. I suspect it was a light duty wrench and a fleeting effort.

Kando sounds like he's now on right track and I'll bet that plug's days are numbered.

 

[airbiscuit]

.... Kandi sounds like he's now on right track and I'll bet that plug's days are numbered.

But this thread will live on

 

[Jstpssng]

But this thread will live on

I certainly hope so... we still need 165 more posts before it hits 1000.

Yup.... but some do not understand!

Why so much angst against using a pipe wrench?

It is a PIPE fitting.

Pipe wrenches are MADE to grip on something round.

The harder you pull, the harder they bite. The QUALITY part comes down to the jaws. Junk one's round jaws off.

This ISNT about having a hammer and everything looking like a nail. A pipe wrench IS a correct tool for this job

With all due respect, a square plug is not round. And while this may have had the corners rounded off it still doesn't fit that description. However, if going that route bigger isn't always better. Also, LouNY made a very good suggestion about 150 posts ago.

 

[fried1765]

I certainly hope so... we still need 165 more posts before it hits 1000.




With all due respect, a square plug is not round. And while this may have had the corners rounded off it still doesn't fit that description. However, if going that route bigger isn't always better. Also, LouNY made a very good suggestion about 150 posts ago.

Anybody who has ever used a QUALITY pipe wrench should understand that a pipe wrench is the best tool for this task, particularly since the head of the plug is now totally buggered up.

 

[goeduck]

That's OK Mate, I understand that "when the only thing you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail."

Exactly. I have used my pipe wrench as a hammer before, but I maybe should borrow my neighbors pipe wrench next time so I do not mess mine up.
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

This might make a good hammer
36" External Pipe Wrench

 

[4570Man]

I certainly hope so... we still need 165 more posts before it hits 1000.




With all due respect, a square plug is not round. And while this may have had the corners rounded off it still doesn't fit that description. However, if going that route bigger isn't always better. Also, LouNY made a very good suggestion about 150 posts ago.

Other than a welder what approach would you suggest? While I feel fairly certain a pair of Knipex pliers which have much better teeth than cheaper pliers would work a quality pipe wrench is the right tool for the job.

 

[Jstpssng]

^^^
]^^^
I have suggested many times that he get somebody more knowledgeable, as it would have eased(edit)perceived(end edit) his angst.
For whatever reason, his attempts with a pipe wrench only made matters worse

 

[Big Barn]

^^^
I have suggested many times that he get somebody more knowledgeable, as it would have eased his angst.

“Perceived” angst.

 

[Jstpssng]

^^^^
Point taken.

 

[dragoneggs]

Other than a welder what approach would you suggest? While I feel fairly certain a pair of Knipex pliers which have much better teeth than cheaper pliers would work a quality pipe wrench is the right tool for the job.

COBRA!, COBRA!

John Belushi - Toga! Toga! - Animal House - YouTube

 

[k0ua]

Ok, I've been a fan of Knipex already but that video is freaking amazing. Menards carries these in stock, along with several other Knipex pliers in case someone wants to see them in person.

Ok, well this thread had done one thing. It has made me order a set of these pliers.

 

[fried1765]

Exactly. I have used my pipe wrench as a hammer before, but I maybe should borrow my neighbors pipe wrench next time so I do not mess mine up.
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

This might make a good hammer
36" External Pipe Wrench

Hard to believe that Snapon actually sells that wrench for $285 when it is $135.83 on Amazon, and even less elsewhere.

 

[Wagtail]

Ok, well this thread had done one thing. It has made me order a set of these pliers.

Yep, and that's the great thing about this (and other TBN threads)... others can learn about other tools. That Knipex looks interesting.

I tried to keep my posts regarding fried1765's repeated calls for using a pipe wrench to a light-hearted banter. I guess we won't know until Kando finally gets around to doing it.