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Removing Tub Drain


Posted by shellnet on August 17th, 2005 08:09 PM
In reply to Removing tub drain by CYNTHIA on November 20th, 2003 02:10 PM [Go to top of thread]

I just removed a tub drain from a tub that was in place for about 50 years. After many different attempts, here is what it took:

1. Bought a drain removal tool
2. Machined the tool to remove the taper and to fit the drain better.
3. Used a dremmel tool and cut off the top lip of the drain - had to pry off with a screw driver
4. Used my modified tool with a large wrench along with wd40 and broke what was left free and unscrewed.

I had a drain that only had 2 nubs

My recommendation is don't do this - if you do get a dremmel tool or perhaps a 600 lb gorilla

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