Another confirmation that this works. I used a dremel with a cut off wheel to make my notch. And a propane torch to heat things up. Serious beating with a hammer and chisel. Much harder hammering required than I saw in this video. But it eventually started to budge. Thanks!
Your video gave me the most useful information of them all. The hairdryer work wonders on a 20 year old corrosive tube drain. It would budge until I used the hairdryer to loosen the old plumbers and glue. Thanks for the tip. Saved me a bunch of money.
I’m pretty good at DIY stuff but this was really tough. I was about to hire a pro until I found this video. Luckily, I had a heat gun. It took a couple of rounds but eventually got it loose.
Thank you so much! Spent hours with all sorts of other tools and strategies, even the blow dryer, but using the saw/chisel/hammer is what finally got it dislodged. Thank you thank you.
It worked!!! After no success with first a tub drain wrench and then another trip to the store for a tub drain extractor, I tried the hacksaw/ chisel method and viola! Thank you so much for taking the time to tell us about this awesome idea- it is much appreciated.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Your video was the only thing that worked for us. We had bought the drain wrench($15) and that broke the crossbars, we then got the drain extractor(another 20ish) and that didn't have enough grip so we were utterly at a loss. Tried your method with a heatgun and we were finally able to make it budge. You saved us a hefty bill from a plumber. Again tysm
Your the master, thanks so much. I had to make 4 cuts and hammer it all the way around 4 times before I could budge it with plyers. Took 40mins. I wouldn’t of committed like that without seeing you do it first :)
Yes, yes and YES! I tried every other way on an old gerber drain, nothing worked. After this video I used my oscillating tool to make the groove, heated it w the hair dryer, went to town with a hammer and chisel and voila! Thank you!
Like your idea... Used a multi tool with a metal cutting 1 inch blade, heat gun and a thick flat head. Took like 10 minutes. Thank you! I appreciate your video!
Very nice idea. Will try it later. Mine is a very old drain tube and have tried drain extractor. None of them worked. This may be a good try. Will see how it goes.
Well. Mine is a very old one and may have been there for more than 20 years. It does not work with chipset. I may have to cut the base in order to remove the drain.
As said, I cut the base in order to remove the drain sink. At the end of the removing job, I realized that I might be able to use plumber wrench to turn the base. It may be easier. Then, I did that. The removing job becomes an easier one. Ha Ha.
It didn't actually work for me, mine was very stuck or over-tightened and probably 60yr installed. I ended up prying the top part of the drain off after this method got it loose enough to break without hurting the tub. Thanks for the help.
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Another confirmation that this works. I used a dremel with a cut off wheel to make my notch. And a propane torch to heat things up. Serious beating with a hammer and chisel. Much harder hammering required than I saw in this video. But it eventually started to budge. Thanks!
Your video gave me the most useful information of them all. The hairdryer work wonders on a 20 year old corrosive tube drain. It would budge until I used the hairdryer to loosen the old plumbers and glue. Thanks for the tip. Saved me a bunch of money.
I’m pretty good at DIY stuff but this was really tough. I was about to hire a pro until I found this video. Luckily, I had a heat gun. It took a couple of rounds but eventually got it loose.
Awesome to hear! Glad you saved some money! Spend that on someone else besides a plumber 😎👍🏼👊🏼
I friggin love you! I worked 6 hours on taking that cuff out. 10 trips to the hardware store and the miracle blow dryer did the trick! Amen brother!
Thank you so much! Spent hours with all sorts of other tools and strategies, even the blow dryer, but using the saw/chisel/hammer is what finally got it dislodged. Thank you thank you.
Awesome to hear brother!
you dropped this 👑
It worked!!! After no success with first a tub drain wrench and then another trip to the store for a tub drain extractor, I tried the hacksaw/ chisel method and viola! Thank you so much for taking the time to tell us about this awesome idea- it is much appreciated.
The hairdryer trick worked! I tried everything prior to finding your video, thank you!!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Your video was the only thing that worked for us. We had bought the drain wrench($15) and that broke the crossbars, we then got the drain extractor(another 20ish) and that didn't have enough grip so we were utterly at a loss. Tried your method with a heatgun and we were finally able to make it budge. You saved us a hefty bill from a plumber. Again tysm
Awesome to hear! I went through the same exact thing.
Now take that extra money and go on a date night 👍🏼🙌🏼
Thank you. I had a real stubborn one. Never thought to hear it up. Real life saver
Your the master, thanks so much. I had to make 4 cuts and hammer it all the way around 4 times before I could budge it with plyers. Took 40mins. I wouldn’t of committed like that without seeing you do it first :)
Awesome to hear! Definitely one of the most frustrating things I’ve came across. Thanks for checking it out and congrats!
Yes, yes and YES! I tried every other way on an old gerber drain, nothing worked. After this video I used my oscillating tool to make the groove, heated it w the hair dryer, went to town with a hammer and chisel and voila! Thank you!
Awesome to hear! Tried and true! And cheap 😁
The heat gun helps us a lot, it’s work.
Thank you. Did it without needing to chisel!
Nice and simple. Great tip, thanks!
Thanks, this worked great. Good information and right to the point.
Great way to get it done! Thanks for the information 👍
Like your idea... Used a multi tool with a metal cutting 1 inch blade, heat gun and a thick flat head. Took like 10 minutes. Thank you! I appreciate your video!
Beautiful!
You're a genious! Nothing else worked. None of the tools. Had it out in ten minutes using this method!
Love to hear it! Glad it fixed an annoying issue!
Thanks for the video. I just did this and it worked!
Thanks, that will be the second method if another researched method fails. 🔨
Awesome, thanks for posting. I will try it.
Thank you so much. These tips were a life saver.
It’s a thing of beauty. Good to hear!
thank you! Your way just worked!!
Well done thanks for posting
Thanks this helped me a lot. Took 3 minutes after warming up.
My pleasure 🙌🏼
This was a great trick thanks man!
You got it my man!
Nice job bro never thought about a hair dryer...lol
mine does spin easily but wont come out what to do in this case?
Wow, great job
Thanks! Bless!
It pays to be handy! Ill let you know if this works. Thanks
Very nice idea. Will try it later. Mine is a very old drain tube and have tried drain extractor. None of them worked. This may be a good try. Will see how it goes.
Well. Mine is a very old one and may have been there for more than 20 years. It does not work with chipset. I may have to cut the base in order to remove the drain.
As said, I cut the base in order to remove the drain sink. At the end of the removing job, I realized that I might be able to use plumber wrench to turn the base. It may be easier. Then, I did that. The removing job becomes an easier one. Ha Ha.
Just keeps spinning... any tips?
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short blade saws all two cuts in drain
You saved me a bill from the plumber! Damn drain wrench broke my tub drain also!
Beautiful!
50 year old drain. BOOM! Out. Now to get this giant cast iron piece of crap pink tub out of its spot
It didn't actually work for me, mine was very stuck or over-tightened and probably 60yr installed. I ended up prying the top part of the drain off after this method got it loose enough to break without hurting the tub. Thanks for the help.
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My plumber can’t get it out! Want a job 😂??
That’s what a free video is here for! 🙌🏼