In a message dated 97-04-22, Kirk Cowen wrote:
<< > remove the drain plug so that I would not round of the brass plug.
Well,
> seems that someone has already done that for me. I'm open to all
> suggestions and thanks in advance...
Whenever I'm faced with your problem at work (I'm a millwright), I
usually end up using a pair of 10" curved jaw ViseGrips. Don't bother
using a clone, because unless you're lucky, the jaws won't stay parallel
under the stress, and you'll round off the plug even more.
>>
While browsing through the tool dept. at the local Home Depot the other day,
I spotted what was to me a new design of ViseGrips (genuine - I agree with
you!). They had a deep, flat bottom V in one jaw, and a matching protrusion
in the other, specifically designed to remove bolts and nuts. They were
available in 3 sizes, and looked to me like they would be perfect for this
type appplication. My tool box is now richer with the addition of all three!
Dan Masters,
Alcoa, TN
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