my drain tool doesn't fit the 1 I'm trying to remove, tried something similar to this, thinking I just need to cut it, I think it's the original drain from thee 1950's probably rusted/welded together by now I think. @@captainobvious2062
@@CHEPETERON1 haha wtf you talking out bub?? I'm actually a carpenter... have been for 13 years now. Have done my fair share of plumbing so yes I do know what I'm talking about. So go to bed you goober
@@CHEPETERON1 My plumber showed me this. Either way we dont know if they are keeping the tub. So in your mind why is it ok for a surgeon to cut to what us thought to be proper depth but not a handy man ? Lets say the handy man did cut into the tub an 1/8 th on both sides, so what ? The putty will keep it from leaking.
@@privateperson5054 not to mention the rubber gasket that goes between the drain shoe and the bottom of the tub. A small cut in the tub won't hurt anything!
THIS WORKED!!!🎉😊. THANK YOU!...My members broke and I tried most other hacks online to no avail. Decided to try this, though a little less aggressively with the cuts since I wanted to keep my tub. I actually started each line with the reciprocating saw but cleaned things up by hand. Had to use a plumber's wrench (clamped on flat sides of pry bar) and every muscle in my body (which was in the tub),but the bloody thing FINALLY came off! NOT. A. SINGLE. SCRATCH. ON MY. TUB. ... Love SUCCESS!!!
I worked as a service and repair plumber for 15 years. That tool many of you are talking about works great on a new or one in good condition. When they are this bad This is how is how you get it out. New construction plumbing and service and repair plumbing are almost two different trades. Typically is is even worse when the home owner tries to fix it themselves.
They ARE NOT talking about the cross member tool but A big reverse thread plug . Hammer it it and turn . The reverse thread WILL bite and turn the strainer No chance of breaking the bathtub
@@kosmaswhite6202 speak for yourself as I've been able to take out drains that had rust or even broken pieces. Best $18 I ever spent... sometimes you just can't go at them full bore gotta use finesse with em.
@@shawnknight5614 I’m a plumber guess I’ve been doing it all wrong this whole time, yes the tool works well if it doesn’t have broken fins or isn’t seized, otherwise good luck.
That drain was already loosened prior to the video. I’ve used everything from chisels to specialty tools to get those out one thing I did find was running or extremely hot water before removal
These are for Girls or people who don’t know how to do things, I was looking at these and ended up realizing they use house hold items or tools so This is house hold fixes or something
@@LeFraudHasChokedInSIXFinals wow, iv never seen someone get so butthurt over a comment in a diy video. How badly do you melt down when you encounter real life problems?🤡
The tools for the tub work fine to remove I’ve used needle nose pliers heating the metal will expand the threads and will make it much easier to remove. U could damage the tub if u cut to deep or not precise and have leaks js
Thanks 🙏 for this video, My hubb6 bought an extractor, but it’s too small that it didn’t get hold of the drain, so I showed him your idea, and he will return the item to Lowe’s now.. 🌹
Tried this and had to rebuild my whole drain underneath the tub. It took more torque to get those threads loose than it took to break my 90 on my drain so I was screwed either way
If I'm removing the tub, maybe. 2 screwdrivers usually work for me. Otherwise I don't like sticking a sawzall in a drain then walking away and trusting the thing.
As a plumber, ive done this many times, he did cut too deep, i guarantee that the tub is cut. However, enough silicone and it will be fine. I do no recomend if you can do it another way.
The tool most of the time will break the splines in the drain cover because its plastic or brass. Even if you manage to get a rusty one out, you will probly have to go below and replace pipr brcause its rusted also. May as well do it right first time
In most cases if that drain has been there for 3+years its rusted. Go ahead and plan to go underneath and redo entire drain. You can buy assembly with drain/overflow together. Then it wont matter. Put it back right. Last 20+ years
This works, just did it on a 75 year old tub. Have to be skilled in making those notches. Had to use an old lawnmower blade jam in there, but it worked. And no I don't need the extractor tool that I'll never use again. My tub is getting reglazed.
@@homesteadhaven2010 some people dont like buying a new tool just for it to sit around for 30 years because its not very often you need to replace stuff like this unless you live in Flint Michigan and your water is acid
Saw people saying, but if you cut the tub. It's hardly a concern even if you did. The drain is sealed and the hole in the tub is just to facilitate the drain passing through. If you cut the hole so much that you voided the tub, get a new job.
It's a tub shower combo. No way I'm leaving a perfect spot for a stress fracture in for ppl to stand on. Now in a couple years you're replacing the tub and floor maybe even a cieling.
Hey I am a plumber and don't ever do that the saw saw can jump up and hit the tub and cause it ot chip or even a hole the right way is to use the blade and do it manually that way you have control of the blade
People have literally no idea how shitty the tool they make for this job is. I wish i knew this when i did it for my inlaw, took the whole damn day to get the thing out
I own 3 different extractor tools and 9 times out of 10 I end up cutting 2 slots in the drain and using a chisel to remove it. The extractor tools put extra pressure and expand the drain tighter in the drain shoe making it even harder to remove. Cut 2 slots opposite each other and the drain practically falls out.
@@marvinskipper4288 there are different tools, the $7 one likely only remove the drain still has fin in it, the $20 one can remove drain without any fin left. Just like the one in this video.
Extractor tool reamed it clean. After cutting you use a small flat screwdrivwe and hammer up the flanged lip and grab it with vice grips , then insert screwdriver thru jaws and screw out as it collapses on itself. Tub saved...
37 comments and 35 of them are repeating the same comment over and over and over and over and over and over and . . . . . . . When that drain shoe tool does not work and the customer can not afford a new bathtub this is one way to get the old one out. He will use the " tool" to install the new one.
For everyone saying there’s a tool for this or the “plumber” would have the right tool well your not wrong but did you ever try using that tool most the time it doesn’t work. Worked for a company who did 1 day shower remodels and we did this all the time because the tool was shit and we had to go even further to cut it all the way out because the gerber kits or the “drain assembly” for people who don’t know what a gerber kit is would literally fall apart if it was old or you put to much pressure on it. This method is used all the time so stop saying to get the right tools because you don’t know shit.
And the end is where you'll end up. Dude is a hack, and if you do stupid crap like this you'll be buying a new tub. There are very common tools made just for this situation.
You know there is a tool you can use that requises no cutting xD all plumbing supplies carry it not à spud wrench its another one for when the crosser is gone goes in and when you turn it pushes out for compression works really good
Tub is trash. This is demo. Few ways of doing this! I used the tools I had already in the room with me to get this disconnected!
Oh ok 👍
That's what I told him it's called a fucking drain tool LOL
Yeah, I’d probably do it to even if I had the drain tool in the truck
Regardless, go and get the right gear and do it properly.
my drain tool doesn't fit the 1 I'm trying to remove, tried something similar to this, thinking I just need to cut it, I think it's the original drain from thee 1950's probably rusted/welded together by now I think. @@captainobvious2062
He left the part out where you need to have a lot of skill and remember how thick each drain flange is.
Seriously!!! Good way to cut into the tub itself and have a nice leak
Your both are f idiots are you plumbers or handyman 👨🔧 no you talk because you have a mouth
@@CHEPETERON1 haha wtf you talking out bub?? I'm actually a carpenter... have been for 13 years now. Have done my fair share of plumbing so yes I do know what I'm talking about. So go to bed you goober
@@CHEPETERON1
My plumber showed me this. Either way we dont know if they are keeping the tub.
So in your mind why is it ok for a surgeon to cut to what us thought to be proper depth but not a handy man ? Lets say the handy man did cut into the tub an 1/8 th on both sides, so what ? The putty will keep it from leaking.
@@privateperson5054 not to mention the rubber gasket that goes between the drain shoe and the bottom of the tub. A small cut in the tub won't hurt anything!
So much extra effort and risking tub damage, there is an extractor tool for when the splines break. I think it's called the Golden Extractor
Did you see the tub lol, he's probably gone change it anyway.
@@dannygarden464 for sure, also the drain was obviously loose before he started lol
Im familiar with tht tool and let me tell u it sucks....this is actually way better
@@mankomalsingh9939 I've never had it fail on me, cost about $90 but having the right tool is worth it
Damage to the tub and right tool comments....lols....
I’ve been fighting this drain for an hour. Watched this video. Spent less than five minutes and it was out. Thanks guys.
You made this look so easy I screwed up my damn bathtub!
THIS WORKED!!!🎉😊. THANK YOU!...My members broke and I tried most other hacks online to no avail. Decided to try this, though a little less aggressively with the cuts since I wanted to keep my tub. I actually started each line with the reciprocating saw but cleaned things up by hand. Had to use a plumber's wrench (clamped on flat sides of pry bar) and every muscle in my body (which was in the tub),but the bloody thing FINALLY came off! NOT. A. SINGLE. SCRATCH. ON MY. TUB. ... Love SUCCESS!!!
I worked as a service and repair plumber for 15 years. That tool many of you are talking about works great on a new or one in good condition. When they are this bad This is how is how you get it out. New construction plumbing and service and repair plumbing are almost two different trades. Typically is is even worse when the home owner tries to fix it themselves.
They ARE NOT talking about the cross member tool but
A big reverse thread plug .
Hammer it it and turn . The reverse thread WILL bite and turn the strainer
No chance of breaking the bathtub
You know they actually make a special wrench that fits into that drain ring.
This is so rusted out no way thatd work. Had to do something like this many times.
@@shmodzilla Years of experience, my drain wrench never failed me...
@@wraith657 my tub multiple size 🔧 wrench work 👍. $10 . buying a $150 saw + $5 blade to do this hack diy is foolishly insane.
I agree %100
Who cares if they do. F their tool.
This got the job done, but one slip and you need a new tub. Better to use the right tool
Smh rigid makes the perfect tool for this without risking tub damage
@@kosmaswhite6202 speak for yourself as I've been able to take out drains that had rust or even broken pieces. Best $18 I ever spent... sometimes you just can't go at them full bore gotta use finesse with em.
@@shawnknight5614 I’m a plumber guess I’ve been doing it all wrong this whole time, yes the tool works well if it doesn’t have broken fins or isn’t seized, otherwise good luck.
@@kosmaswhite6202 I'm just speaking from my experience I've been a maintenance tech and over the last 12 years I've done more than a few
@@shawnknight5614 what tool are you using, I don’t know it all man. Maybe it’s different then what I have.
I got the tool you hook up to a ratchet and puts pressure on the sides. So even if the fins are broken…no problem.
That drain was already loosened prior to the video. I’ve used everything from chisels to specialty tools to get those out one thing I did find was running or extremely hot water before removal
You just gotta hit it with your purse really hard
They make a tool for it though and it's literally less than a saw blade...enough already.
Another idiot who thinks their ideas are intelligent.
Ya that tools great when the ..... Is not seized.
2. Why have the tool if your a DIY er or not a pro.
That tool doesn’t work when the inside cross bars of the drain are broken. Is there another one your talking about?
These are for Girls or people who don’t know how to do things, I was looking at these and ended up realizing they use house hold items or tools so This is house hold fixes or something
@@CarlosG2288 yep I have it. its called a tub drain extractor, use it all the time when the drains cross bars are broken.
Incredible! He uses three different tools in place of the one correct tool.
What if the inside cross is completely gone from corrosion or breaks in the removal process?
Yea sometimes this is what has To be done
@@MannyAguilarJr they have a tool for that
If you're so fuking smart, why are you watching this video? And where is your drain extraction video?
@@LeFraudHasChokedInSIXFinals wow, iv never seen someone get so butthurt over a comment in a diy video.
How badly do you melt down when you encounter real life problems?🤡
The amount of people here who failed trying this is astonishing 😅🤣
The tools for the tub work fine to remove I’ve used needle nose pliers heating the metal will expand the threads and will make it much easier to remove. U could damage the tub if u cut to deep or not precise and have leaks js
Exactly.. Also penetrating into the porcelain will cause it to rust and fail within a few months just basing it off the condition its on in the vid
Thanks 🙏 for this video, My hubb6 bought an extractor, but it’s too small that it didn’t get hold of the drain, so I showed him your idea, and he will return the item to Lowe’s now.. 🌹
Tried this and had to rebuild my whole drain underneath the tub. It took more torque to get those threads loose than it took to break my 90 on my drain so I was screwed either way
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You only use this technique when do full demo's
There are tools for that
If you're so fuking smart, why are you watching this video? And where is your drain extraction video?
You’re awful handy! And certainly generous to pass all your goodness on… Thank you!
Did this with a jig saw for more control. Worked like a charm. Thanks.
After your plumber has done this, you know a new tub would be on your wish list.
I had to use this method and it worked for me too , thanks !
Genius idea glad to run into this even in my ol age 🤣
If I'm removing the tub, maybe. 2 screwdrivers usually work for me.
Otherwise I don't like sticking a sawzall in a drain then walking away and trusting the thing.
looks good from his house.
@@bwsa9230 full driveway warranty
As a plumber, ive done this many times, he did cut too deep, i guarantee that the tub is cut. However, enough silicone and it will be fine. I do no recomend if you can do it another way.
I been looking all over for this video
You just make my day
The tool most of the time will break the splines in the drain cover because its plastic or brass.
Even if you manage to get a rusty one out, you will probly have to go below and replace pipr brcause its rusted also. May as well do it right first time
In most cases if that drain has been there for 3+years its rusted. Go ahead and plan to go underneath and redo entire drain. You can buy assembly with drain/overflow together. Then it wont matter. Put it back right. Last 20+ years
Worked for me, thanks 🎉
Nice!!!! I just used this tec to get my stuck drain out
Great hack. Best
This works, just did it on a 75 year old tub. Have to be skilled in making those notches. Had to use an old lawnmower blade jam in there, but it worked.
And no I don't need the extractor tool that I'll never use again. My tub is getting reglazed.
You know a real plumber will have the right tool for the right job
I'm not a real plumber and I have the right tool. It cost was under $10.....
@@homesteadhaven2010 some people dont like buying a new tool just for it to sit around for 30 years because its not very often you need to replace stuff like this unless you live in Flint Michigan and your water is acid
If you're so fuking smart, why are you watching this video? And where is your drain extraction video?
@@LeFraudHasChokedInSIXFinals are you just trolling people? You’ve said this exact comment on other peoples thread wtf not very original
So where's your plumbing video dumass? @@mikegutierrez2849
Pretty slick man
I just use a wrench and a screw driver like everyone else had been using for the past 100 years now.
Nice tip. Used it a few days ago. Thx
They actually have a tool that will get this out, so I wouldn’t say “trade” hack I would just say “hack”
Wow! That’s…amazing.
Man awesome trick love it
Hmmmm never thought about doing that. I don't work with plumbing very often but ill keep that trick in mind!
And he's OBVIOUSLY not worried about the tub.
You know someone is a pro when they bring out the adjustable wrench and pry bar . Expert #101 😅😅
Uhhmm... for the uninitiated, you can buy a tool at any diy store that is made specifically to remove drain escutcheons. It's about $5.00 bucks. 🤔
Excelente INFORMACIÓN 💪😃
Saw people saying, but if you cut the tub. It's hardly a concern even if you did. The drain is sealed and the hole in the tub is just to facilitate the drain passing through. If you cut the hole so much that you voided the tub, get a new job.
It's a tub shower combo. No way I'm leaving a perfect spot for a stress fracture in for ppl to stand on. Now in a couple years you're replacing the tub and floor maybe even a cieling.
Nice! Very useful....
Thanks man!!
Excellent idea 💡
Or you could spend 5 bucks at Depot for the actual tool and not damage your tub
Hey I am a plumber and don't ever do that the saw saw can jump up and hit the tub and cause it ot chip or even a hole the right way is to use the blade and do it manually that way you have control of the blade
People have literally no idea how shitty the tool they make for this job is. I wish i knew this when i did it for my inlaw, took the whole damn day to get the thing out
Lmao right that thing is almost impossible to remove, feel for ya bud
I own 3 different extractor tools and 9 times out of 10 I end up cutting 2 slots in the drain and using a chisel to remove it. The extractor tools put extra pressure and expand the drain tighter in the drain shoe making it even harder to remove. Cut 2 slots opposite each other and the drain practically falls out.
Nice. Maybe one day 2000 years from now I may need to do this.
Hilti for the win!
The golden extractor works great
Did this and it worked better than the tool that was paid for
Great tip!!
Mine is caked into the threads. This video should help. Thanks!
That's it that's all you do to replace it wow thanks I didn't know
Buy a $20 tool instead of this crap
It’s like 7 but still your right
@@marvinskipper4288 there are different tools, the $7 one likely only remove the drain still has fin in it, the $20 one can remove drain without any fin left. Just like the one in this video.
Gracias amigo buen tip
Not a plumber but I can think of much less damaging ways to get a stuck drain out loo
Pair of pliers gripped opposite work just fine
UH OH, NEW TRICKS, I'M GOING DO THIS NOW!!!!!👍👍
Thanks You share this video thank you very much
Or buy the 10 dollar removal tool from lowes or Home Depot
Did the same thing using a jigsaw. It was a big problem. Memories from 2016
Extractor tool reamed it clean. After cutting you use a small flat screwdrivwe and hammer up the flanged lip and grab it with vice grips , then insert screwdriver thru jaws and screw out as it collapses on itself. Tub saved...
It worked perfectly for me.. thumb 👍
Oh my God Amazing 👏
Great video
Thanks!
Well played sir...
I cut a square into the tub around the drain to take the tub out. Build Different💪.
Awesome dude
Yup I've done that 1.
Must be the first indoor tub in America 😮😅😅😅
I don't do plumbing everyday and I have the right keys for that tub drain.
37 comments and 35 of them are repeating the same comment over and over and over and over and over and over and . . . . . . .
When that drain shoe tool does not work and the customer can not afford a new bathtub this is one way to get the old one out. He will use the " tool" to install the new one.
That's when you use a reverse thread, you NEVER cut in the the tub, that drain will never seal after that
Ah man ya broke it dude.
Saw this video a day too late. Broke a tub drain yesterday….
Dudeee I just took it off thank man
For everyone saying there’s a tool for this or the “plumber” would have the right tool well your not wrong but did you ever try using that tool most the time it doesn’t work. Worked for a company who did 1 day shower remodels and we did this all the time because the tool was shit and we had to go even further to cut it all the way out because the gerber kits or the “drain assembly” for people who don’t know what a gerber kit is would literally fall apart if it was old or you put to much pressure on it. This method is used all the time so stop saying to get the right tools because you don’t know shit.
Hmmm... FU! Lying POS!
Sing it mr Vogel
Used that tool everyday & it worked flawlessly for it's intended purpose. This is some Harry the homeowner stuff right here
@@zgrahamcrackerc1 That tool is shit, so stop being a tool and man up and grow up!
That's why you hire a PLUMBER not a handyman!
Damn, nice Hilti...I still showing up on jobs with DeWalt....
I do that but I don’t notch out those section just hammer the pry bar in
Great idea
Good idea!
If it involves a Sawzall or dynamite, I'm all in!
Amazing!
10 dollar drain remover might save you a ton on a new tub.
Or hammer the drain remover socket into it, just did it on mine..but nice trick regardless.
I wish I knew that years ago!🤭👌
I would follow this man till the end
And the end is where you'll end up. Dude is a hack, and if you do stupid crap like this you'll be buying a new tub. There are very common tools made just for this situation.
Or you can just use an internal wrench
C'mon man. Obviously the strainer bars aren't there anymore or are broken. This is a good example of what a crafty craftsman can do. LET'S GO BRANDON
@@southsidebaynuts internal wrench doesn’t use the strainer bars , it uses expanding jaws to put pressure against the strainer walls to get a grip
You know there is a tool you can use that requises no cutting xD all plumbing supplies carry it not à spud wrench its another one for when the crosser is gone goes in and when you turn it pushes out for compression works really good
I paid $20 for a tool to extract the drain from Lowe’s. While I like this idea with the saw, I would likely cut the tub.
Cool idea
I just purchased a Shoe drain remover.!!!!
There is such a thing called a tub stopper remover lol
Eso si me quedo callado yo lo saco de otra manera pero esta manera es mas facil gracias compa
Will try that on the next one I do
Love that nails on a chalkboard grind when spinning that, truely lovely
The fact he used his bare hand 🤭
Needle nose pliers also work... without the unnecessary cutting...