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.
Thank you!! This was the best tutorial ever!! I used a heat gun instead of a hairdryer, but it worked just the same. I’m 70yrs old so it took a little bit of effort with the chisel, but once it started to move, it was easy. Saved me some plumber money ☺️
You are a genius! This saved me from buying yet another tool for this job. It worked like a charm, and the only saw I had that fit the drain was my jigsaw. Even that little saw did the job and worked. This method made an impossible task, easy. I am a VERY senior citizen, and if I can do this anyone can. Terrific video.
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
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!
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 :)
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.
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!
This was the only thing that worked for me. Don’t skip the hair dryer because it actually helps lol. Only change from the video was I made TWO notches, one on each side, that way I didn’t scratch the crap out of the tub with the pliers and used the hammer until I could hand twist.
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.
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.
Thank you!! This was the best tutorial ever!! I used a heat gun instead of a hairdryer, but it worked just the same. I’m 70yrs old so it took a little bit of effort with the chisel, but once it started to move, it was easy. Saved me some plumber money ☺️
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!
I was skeptical, but this was the last thing to try after trying everything else. THANK YOU! Worked much easier than anticipated.
You are a genius! This saved me from buying yet another tool for this job. It worked like a charm, and the only saw I had that fit the drain was my jigsaw. Even that little saw did the job and worked. This method made an impossible task, easy. I am a VERY senior citizen, and if I can do this anyone can. Terrific video.
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!
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 👍🏼🙌🏼
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 😁
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!
Thank you. I had a real stubborn one. Never thought to hear it up. Real life saver
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 😎👍🏼👊🏼
mine does spin easily but wont come out what to do in this case?
Strategy worked for me when nothing else would, you are a life saver, thank you so much @Hammers Home Reno!!!!
Love to hear! Thanks for watching!
Just keeps spinning... any tips?
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!
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 dropped this 👑
This is the way I got mine out. I bought two different extractors and both didn't work. I recommend doing this for sure. Nice work💪
Love to hear! I had the same issues initially. Thanks for watching!
This was the only thing that worked for me. Don’t skip the hair dryer because it actually helps lol. Only change from the video was I made TWO notches, one on each side, that way I didn’t scratch the crap out of the tub with the pliers and used the hammer until I could hand twist.
Thank you. Did it without needing to chisel!
The heat gun helps us a lot, it’s work.
Thanks this helped me a lot. Took 3 minutes after warming up.
My pleasure 🙌🏼
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.
Thanks, this worked great. Good information and right to the point.
Nice job bro never thought about a hair dryer...lol
Thanks for the video. I just did this and it worked!
Never knew to heat up drain. This will help me
Great way to get it done! Thanks for the information 👍
Thanks, that will be the second method if another researched method fails. 🔨
Thank you so much. These tips were a life saver.
It’s a thing of beauty. Good to hear!
It pays to be handy! Ill let you know if this works. Thanks
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.
had i not found this video i would of had to call a plumber....thank you!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice and simple. Great tip, thanks!
Awesome, thanks for posting. I will try it.
thank you! Your way just worked!!
This was a great trick thanks man!
You got it my man!
You saved me a bill from the plumber! Damn drain wrench broke my tub drain also!
Beautiful!
You might have just saved me my sanity
Well done thanks for posting
short blade saws all two cuts in drain
Wow, great job
Thanks! Bless!
50 year old drain. BOOM! Out. Now to get this giant cast iron piece of crap pink tub out of its spot
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My plumber can’t get it out! Want a job 😂??
That’s what a free video is here for! 🙌🏼
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