Excellent!! I have been struggling with these plastic nuts for hours. Never thought of cutting it off. Love your video; all others on youtube make it seem SO simple. It is usually not!
You are the man! I just bought a multitool for another purpose and it got its first use on this plastic! For those of you with little room to reach all both sides of the plastic nuts from underneath, you can also cut the plastic tubes off from above the sink. I had to basically cut the two plastic tubes that the plastic was attached to and the tubes (along with the plastic nuts) broke off together.
Wish I would have looked up videos before wasting an hour and a half trying to get that dang thing off! Got it off in seconds with that tool! Thanks for posting!
Amazing idea! I didn’t even have to cut it all the way off! I noticed it moved when I made the first mark in it and could just unscrew it once the pressure was released.
Great video, I had same problem; I use similar tool that first try, plastic nuts were damage. First I tried use my Dremel with a disc and it work but use the extension shaft with disc ,was the answer. Again thanks for your video.
Here 5 days into a tough faucet change, ripped sink off the cabinet and have it face down on floor, flat head and hammer to those plastic things. THANK YOU.
Just did this proj earlier and wish i had a cutter.. i basically chiseled ea side of nut with a scraper and small hammer lolol and yes took about 2 1/2 hrs. 2nd nut was even harder than the first. I did think of drilling into ea end but didnt want to pierce my sink. I had the rigid version of nut tool, but once you snap those four sides, you improvise. Awesome vid, def will invest in an oscillator for future projects.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I ended up using the same power tool because there was no way I was getting them off any other way.👉👈👍👾 subscribed ✅
THANK YOU for the drill bit and/or hole saw comments for just in case you don’t have the mini saw tool in the video. That was the ticket for me, easily!
My situation exactly. I bought a Rigid EZ change faucet tool, but it just bent the fins as shown. I guess I need to buy one of those Milwaukees tomorrow.
There are far cheaper oscillating multi tools then this one. Every tool brand makes them, but I consider the M12 milwaukee fuel one the best you can get. M18 is too big and overpowers small jobs. M12 is nice and light, lowest vibration of any of them in your hand. With the small batteries you can get in some pretty tight spots
Luckily, I was able to use the RIDGID 57003 EZ Change Faucet Tool to get the nuts off. I also went ahead and replaced the supply lines while I was at it. I installed a Pfister faucet kit that included a push and seal drain assembly. We'll see how long the push and seal function lasts.
My 1st thought when I changed mine was you can’t be tight if it’s liquid. Then thought wood and fire wasn’t such a good idea . Was great excuse for a new tool !!!
I recently encountered this problem and used a hole saw on my cordless drill. Put the pipe right inside the saw and drilled until the plastic flange was separated from the threaded plastic part. Lifted the faucet and knobs right off from the top. Took 90 seconds.
I think those plastic nuts are a conspiracy by Big Basin Wrench to sell us useless basin wrenches. Tried to change my bathroom faucet. After fighting with those nuts I find out I need a basin wrench. I buy a basin wrench thinking my problems were solved. Nope, after fighting each nut for hours all I managed to do was break the wings off. Resorted to a dremel though even that isn't ideal given the space constraints.
I "sort of " was thinking that's the last resort .. but heck... same problem I'm having ; not happy. Do you know why those retaining nuts are so tight? It's because the installer (maybe not you but...) thightened it "professionally" when the sink was off the counter during initial install. If a plumber had done that; it was on purpose so that you will have to call a plumber to help you. Nope... I'm not going to. Another way is take the sink right off since you're under the cabinet anyways. I have that multi tool cutter .. that tool you described did the same thing to me; broke one of the flanges off.
@@samsno3667 I get what you're saying, but that's not the case here. It's not that they're too tight(torque) , a little corrosion or gunk on the threads will have the same effect. Taking the whole sink out is a MUCH bigger task, you'd have to disconnect the drain pipes and it's siliconed to the top. I definitely don't recommend that unless the whole thing is being replaced.
@@tonydelbert1358 I agree. I had to do the same that you just did with my bathroom sink as the metal drain was stuck. I this video that you have, it was the exact problem I had 18 hours ago, plastic flange broke off, couldn't rotate the plastic retaining nut. So I went back to using my multi tool to try to cut it off. I made the cut but the plastic nut felt like it was fuesed on it .. couldn't pry it off and didn't have enough space to move my multi too around. The next easy "trick" is to use a chisel. That worked really well when I'm flat on my back and looking up and luckily being able to use both hands/arms. The chisel was long enough.. took a few bangs at it and plastic broke off in pieces. While the hot water side nut actually spun off with just one cut of chisel. Of course you can't use a chisel with a metal retaining nut like my bathroom sink but certainly plastic retaining nuts. My new faucet has a metal retaining nut, but I have put "anti seize" in the threads just in case.. :) Now becasue of these issues; it's better to have the plastic retaining nuts. Yep ... rather not take the sink off ... though I am just about there to put a new sink in. But you have to now line up the drain to the new sink. Thank you for your video.
Faucet change out tool. They are also useful for tightening supply hoses and such. interchangeable/reversible ends for different sizes. Sorry for the late reply and good luck! Here's a link to the one I have, but I'm sure there's many different brands, they're all probably close to the same. www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Faucet-Change-Out-Tool/1002797772
@@samsno3667 I forwent something like a chisel for fear of denting the stainless steel basins the old faucet was attached to, which is the reason I used the Dremel. :)
@@mcchuggernaut9378 I used the multi tool ... afraid that was going to cut into the steel basin quickly and also had the fear of the chisel and hammer. Glad we got it done... took me 5 hours to complete the job after figuring what I HAD to do ... :)
this costs 200 dollars itself. most home-owners wont have this. can i use a drill with bits instead ? the same bits used to go into a dry wall for example.
Well, I'm not just a home owner, so my tools are professional quality. If you want a nice one you've got to pay to play. However, if you want one at a throwaway price, harbor freight sells one for $16.99. www.harborfreight.com/2-amp-variable-speed-oscillating-multi-tool-57808.html?ccdenc=eyJjb2RlIjoiOTYxMzY4MjUiLCJza3UiOiI1NzgwOCIsImlzIjoiMTYuOTkifQ%3D%3D&campaignid=19231709222&adsetid=141253622861&product=57808&store=3427&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwk6SwBhDPARIsAJ59GwdXwuoL_XNJAqyewh3w9sem2bC_Zno9P5QK4r1FgLgXARlzzlgcrwkaAsPrEALw_wcB
@@tonydelbert1358 thanks so much. Just wondering - i have a 8 volt drill with drill bits. Do you recommend a drill with bits for breaking through the plastic ?
😂😂😂 when all else fails cut it off lol 🫡 assignment understood. Having the same freaking problem cussing the heck out of whoever installed my kitchen sink for the last hour and have seen this tool used twice now for sink issues guess that means another investment for this girl
Thumbs up for the camera work alone keeping it in focus and pointed at the subject 99% of the video.
Excellent!! I have been struggling with these plastic nuts for hours. Never thought of cutting it off. Love your video; all others on youtube make it seem SO simple. It is usually not!
Glad it helped!
Plastic nut ... juse a chisel; worked really well ...
Thank you. I don’t currently own this tool. But I used a drill bit to make a few holes in the plastic till it broke down.
The video was USELESS.
But your comment VERY helpful. Tysm!
I will try that thanks!
that's a great idea! this is what I came into the comments for lol thank you!
another good idea .. but you know it seems like the installer tightened it intentionally.
@@samsno3667 I had to take my countertop off and then use a drill bit. It was too tight of a space but it worked like a charm.
It worked!! I can’t thank you enough. I was stumped for hours. You know what you’re doing. Thanks again ❤❤❤
You are the man! I just bought a multitool for another purpose and it got its first use on this plastic! For those of you with little room to reach all both sides of the plastic nuts from underneath, you can also cut the plastic tubes off from above the sink. I had to basically cut the two plastic tubes that the plastic was attached to and the tubes (along with the plastic nuts) broke off together.
Thanks, you just saved me my afternoon. I took 3 minutes, clever.
This is still the most legit way to remove these god forsaken plastic nuts. Thanks for sharing.
Can’t buy an eye but fingers grow back had me rolling 😂
Wish I would have looked up videos before wasting an hour and a half trying to get that dang thing off! Got it off in seconds with that tool! Thanks for posting!
Glad it worked out!
Amazing idea! I didn’t even have to cut it all the way off! I noticed it moved when I made the first mark in it and could just unscrew it once the pressure was released.
This is going to salvage my Saturday I had already admitted defeat to. Thank you so much!
You're a genius man. True American hero!
Awesome!!! Can I borrow that tool when you’re done??? 😅
This worked great. Thanks for sharing, love these multi tools
Great video, I had same problem; I use similar tool that first try, plastic nuts were damage. First I tried use my Dremel with a disc and it work but use the extension shaft with disc ,was the answer. Again thanks for your video.
Way easier than drilling holes, thanks.
Thank you for this I’ve been stuck for like 3 days man. So thanks for this video
Welcome!
Here 5 days into a tough faucet change, ripped sink off the cabinet and have it face down on floor, flat head and hammer to those plastic things. THANK YOU.
Just did this proj earlier and wish i had a cutter.. i basically chiseled ea side of nut with a scraper and small hammer lolol and yes took about 2 1/2 hrs. 2nd nut was even harder than the first. I did think of drilling into ea end but didnt want to pierce my sink.
I had the rigid version of nut tool, but once you snap those four sides, you improvise. Awesome vid, def will invest in an oscillator for future projects.
Think of it like this, if your labor rate was $75hr, you'd be farther ahead to buy an OMT!
@@tonydelbert1358 true, am in logistics now but been doin all these hvac stuff around house, its an interesting field to get into.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I ended up using the same power tool because there was no way I was getting them off any other way.👉👈👍👾 subscribed ✅
I was thinking wood chisel but thought I would check RUclips first for a better solution. Thanks.
A chisel works really well ... plastic gets brittle too after a while ... mine came off quickly 15 hours ago.
THANK YOU for the drill bit and/or hole saw comments for just in case you don’t have the mini saw tool in the video. That was the ticket for me, easily!
I heat up a long old flat head screw driver from harbor freight and melt it in half.
You sir are a freaking genius!
Let's not get carried away now 🤣
Winner winner chicken dinner !!! Whooo - so worked and I have a new power tool !
My situation exactly. I bought a Rigid EZ change faucet tool, but it just bent the fins as shown. I guess I need to buy one of those Milwaukees tomorrow.
There are far cheaper oscillating multi tools then this one. Every tool brand makes them, but I consider the M12 milwaukee fuel one the best you can get. M18 is too big and overpowers small jobs. M12 is nice and light, lowest vibration of any of them in your hand. With the small batteries you can get in some pretty tight spots
Same here. Thinking about trying pvc pipe cutters or something.
Thanks for the video. The same thing happened to me, and I had to saw it off as well. Thanks buddy.
Brilliant. I have the threads on my faucet soaking in penetrant right now. I will use this as a last resort.
should have used a chisel firstt ... cheaper .. but certainly for a metal nut use a chisel.
Absolutely brilliant. Thank you
great video thanks for your help if it wasnt for you i wouldnt have had been able to take it out luckily i had an oscillating tool near by
Luckily, I was able to use the RIDGID 57003 EZ Change Faucet Tool to get the nuts off. I also went ahead and replaced the supply lines while I was at it. I installed a Pfister faucet kit that included a push and seal drain assembly. We'll see how long the push and seal function lasts.
Awesome! Thanks for the idea!
My 1st thought when I changed mine was you can’t be tight if it’s liquid. Then thought wood and fire wasn’t such a good idea . Was great excuse for a new tool !!!
I find a use for mine literally every day! They're super handy
I recently encountered this problem and used a hole saw on my cordless drill. Put the pipe right inside the saw and drilled until the plastic flange was separated from the threaded plastic part. Lifted the faucet and knobs right off from the top. Took 90 seconds.
That's a good idea as well! As long as you have a deep holesaw bit!
We wasted hours listening to other fixes. The oscillator saw worked fast. No damage. Thanks.
What is the tool called?
I think those plastic nuts are a conspiracy by Big Basin Wrench to sell us useless basin wrenches. Tried to change my bathroom faucet. After fighting with those nuts I find out I need a basin wrench. I buy a basin wrench thinking my problems were solved. Nope, after fighting each nut for hours all I managed to do was break the wings off. Resorted to a dremel though even that isn't ideal given the space constraints.
this is living hell. Dont have a small cutter tool and these basin wrenches are useless
@@slumy8195 I'll always have a scar on my hand to remind me of the first time I tangled with plumbing 😂
for those who dont have this tool... i realized after this video, brute force was necessary. a flathead and a hammer worked for me.
I "sort of " was thinking that's the last resort .. but heck... same problem I'm having ; not happy. Do you know why those retaining nuts are so tight? It's because the installer (maybe not you but...) thightened it "professionally" when the sink was off the counter during initial install. If a plumber had done that; it was on purpose so that you will have to call a plumber to help you. Nope... I'm not going to. Another way is take the sink right off since you're under the cabinet anyways. I have that multi tool cutter .. that tool you described did the same thing to me; broke one of the flanges off.
@@samsno3667 I get what you're saying, but that's not the case here. It's not that they're too tight(torque) , a little corrosion or gunk on the threads will have the same effect. Taking the whole sink out is a MUCH bigger task, you'd have to disconnect the drain pipes and it's siliconed to the top. I definitely don't recommend that unless the whole thing is being replaced.
@@tonydelbert1358 I agree. I had to do the same that you just did with my bathroom sink as the metal drain was stuck. I this video that you have, it was the exact problem I had 18 hours ago, plastic flange broke off, couldn't rotate the plastic retaining nut. So I went back to using my multi tool to try to cut it off. I made the cut but the plastic nut felt like it was fuesed on it .. couldn't pry it off and didn't have enough space to move my multi too around. The next easy "trick" is to use a chisel. That worked really well when I'm flat on my back and looking up and luckily being able to use both hands/arms. The chisel was long enough.. took a few bangs at it and plastic broke off in pieces. While the hot water side nut actually spun off with just one cut of chisel. Of course you can't use a chisel with a metal retaining nut like my bathroom sink but certainly plastic retaining nuts. My new faucet has a metal retaining nut, but I have put "anti seize" in the threads just in case.. :) Now becasue of these issues; it's better to have the plastic retaining nuts. Yep ... rather not take the sink off ... though I am just about there to put a new sink in. But you have to now line up the drain to the new sink. Thank you for your video.
Great idea!!!! Thanks Man!
Thank you for this.
Thank you so much! I’m glad I found your video!!!
What’s the first thing you used? That blue thing? I want to try that first and if not I’ll just buy that saw thingy
Faucet change out tool. They are also useful for tightening supply hoses and such. interchangeable/reversible ends for different sizes. Sorry for the late reply and good luck! Here's a link to the one I have, but I'm sure there's many different brands, they're all probably close to the same. www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Faucet-Change-Out-Tool/1002797772
Awesome solution! Many thanks!
A wood chisel also works, just need to be careful with fragile sink material.
Thank You Very Much!!!
After endless frustration, 2 minutes with a Dremel tool and a carving bit took the damn stubborn nightmares of a plumbing problem right off.
that works too but the dremel is short; I'm glad you can reach it. Use a chisel .. it works well.
@@samsno3667 I forwent something like a chisel for fear of denting the stainless steel basins the old faucet was attached to, which is the reason I used the Dremel. :)
@@mcchuggernaut9378 I used the multi tool ... afraid that was going to cut into the steel basin quickly and also had the fear of the chisel and hammer. Glad we got it done... took me 5 hours to complete the job after figuring what I HAD to do ... :)
THANK YOU !
Another tip... If you dont got fancy tools like me, just use a hammer and chizzel to cut it off 👍
220, 221.... Whatever it takes!
Nice one mate!
Best video ever
this costs 200 dollars itself.
most home-owners wont have this.
can i use a drill with bits instead ? the same bits used to go into a dry wall for example.
Well, I'm not just a home owner, so my tools are professional quality. If you want a nice one you've got to pay to play. However, if you want one at a throwaway price, harbor freight sells one for $16.99.
www.harborfreight.com/2-amp-variable-speed-oscillating-multi-tool-57808.html?ccdenc=eyJjb2RlIjoiOTYxMzY4MjUiLCJza3UiOiI1NzgwOCIsImlzIjoiMTYuOTkifQ%3D%3D&campaignid=19231709222&adsetid=141253622861&product=57808&store=3427&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwk6SwBhDPARIsAJ59GwdXwuoL_XNJAqyewh3w9sem2bC_Zno9P5QK4r1FgLgXARlzzlgcrwkaAsPrEALw_wcB
@@tonydelbert1358 thanks so much.
Just wondering - i have a 8 volt drill with drill bits.
Do you recommend a drill with bits for breaking through the plastic ?
Angle Grinder on the top side Metal Max diamond blade
Thanks for the tip, was having the same problem lucky I had the same tool, cut that sh💩 t out quick.
Glad it worked out for ya!
Yep this is what im dealing with now.... lucky i already have an oscillating tool.
😂fingers grow back😂😂😂😂
I don't have that tool hmm. What to do.
Get one lol
I had the same idea, just not the right tool. Going to try a drill and if that doesn't work, its off to Harbor Freight... ah I mean Home Depot.
Damn this faucet, am gonna use the grinder and cut from the top.😢
What is the name of the tool?
It's an "oscillating multi tool". One of the best inventions ever, incredibly useful!
@@tonydelbert1358 thank you!
the saw?
"Fingers grow back"??
Try wd 40 or Liquid Wrench
What sick F designs this S, diabolical
I bought one of those kobolt tools only mine was a ridgid. Waste of money. Ended up taking the sink top off.
😂😂😂 when all else fails cut it off lol 🫡 assignment understood. Having the same freaking problem cussing the heck out of whoever installed my kitchen sink for the last hour and have seen this tool used twice now for sink issues guess that means another investment for this girl
Thank you!!!!
Thank you!
You're welcome