Specialty tools - Plumbing Zone

**Bill** · 06-18-2008, 09:31 PM

What type do you keep with you even knowing you may not use it much.

I try to keep taps for mip adapters. Do not use them much, but had a few times when after the drywall was finished and cross threaded a nipple. Comes in handy.

Also I have added a pipe extractor I guess you call it. Fits on a drill and runs pvc pipe out of the hub.

Ron · 06-18-2008, 10:25 PM

I carry a couple of taps for closet bolts, get some cast flanges that the bolts will just break off from trying you remove them, drill it out just a tad smaller and re-tap it, install new bolts, and ready to set the toilet.

Killertoiletspider · 06-18-2008, 10:41 PM

I carry a complete tap and die set, metric up to 13mm and standard up to 1/2 coarse and fine.

I carry a complete set of pipe taps from 1/8" to 2", with matching dies.

I have a complete set of caulking irons for packing lead joints, including offset irons, and running ropes for up to 15" CI.

For a some reason that I really can't think of I carry my little tool box with all the tools needed for wiping lead water service joints, complete with turnpins, a shave hook, wiping cloths and candles, and a two inch ladle.

Ron · 06-18-2008, 10:48 PM

I do carry a 1-1/2 Pipe Tap, to chase the thread on a rusty durham tapped tee.

smellslike$tome · 06-18-2008, 11:05 PM

Could have used your cat the other day Ron.

Ron · 06-18-2008, 11:06 PM

Trouble with a dog or two eh?

A Good Plumber · 06-18-2008, 11:30 PM

I learned a trick from an old Dutch plumber friend of mine about 25 years ago. He would cross cut, about 1/2-3/4", down into the end of a 6" long steel nipple. The cut nipple then acts like a pipe tap, as the nipple is allowed to collapse a little and the sharp edges of the cuts clean out the tapped durham thread. Works great so I usually carry a 2" and a 1-1/2" at all times. Cheap too!

**Bill** · 06-18-2008, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by A Good Plumber

I learned a trick from an old Dutch plumber friend of mine about 25 years ago. He would cross cut, about 1/2-3/4", down into the end of a 6" long steel nipple. The cut nipple then acts like a pipe tap, as the nipple is allowed to collapse a little and the sharp edges of the cuts clean out the tapped durham thread. Works great so I usually carry a 2" and a 1-1/2" at all times. Cheap too!

I forgot about that! i remember doing it myself. Thanks for reminding me

gear junkie · 06-21-2008, 09:22 AM

Dremel but it has become one of my most used tools. I use it for just about anything-cutting off flange bolt, removing pex crimp ring, cutting off soldered angle stops, making grilled cheese sandwiches, etc.

gear junkie · 06-21-2008, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by A Good Plumber

I learned a trick from an old Dutch plumber friend of mine about 25 years ago. He would cross cut, about 1/2-3/4", down into the end of a 6" long steel nipple. The cut nipple then acts like a pipe tap, as the nipple is allowed to collapse a little and the sharp edges of the cuts clean out the tapped durham thread. Works great so I usually carry a 2" and a 1-1/2" at all times. Cheap too!

So the cut end is the threaded part?

06-18-2008, 09:31 PM	#1
Bill Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: I have no idea! Posts: 5,867 My Photos	Specialty tools What type do you keep with you even knowing you may not use it much. I try to keep taps for mip adapters. Do not use them much, but had a few times when after the drywall was finished and cross threaded a nipple. Comes in handy. Also I have added a pipe extractor I guess you call it. Fits on a drill and runs pvc pipe out of the hub. __________________ Virginia Plumbing Codes Virginia Department of Licensing Ones intellect can often be summed up by his own words Everything in the known universe is governed by "Cause and Effect", there is no getting around it. Think about what you do before you do it.

06-18-2008, 10:25 PM	#2
Ron Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8,635 My Photos	I carry a couple of taps for closet bolts, get some cast flanges that the bolts will just break off from trying you remove them, drill it out just a tad smaller and re-tap it, install new bolts, and ready to set the toilet. __________________ Stephen Hawking: If the government is covering up knowledge of Aliens, they are doing a better job of it then they do at anything else.

06-18-2008, 10:48 PM	#4
Ron Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8,635 My Photos	I do carry a 1-1/2 Pipe Tap, to chase the thread on a rusty durham tapped tee. __________________ Stephen Hawking: If the government is covering up knowledge of Aliens, they are doing a better job of it then they do at anything else.

06-18-2008, 11:06 PM	#6
Ron Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8,635 My Photos	Trouble with a dog or two eh? __________________ Stephen Hawking: If the government is covering up knowledge of Aliens, they are doing a better job of it then they do at anything else.

06-18-2008, 11:30 PM	#7
A Good Plumber J. McCabe Plumbing Inc. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 333 My Photos	I learned a trick from an old Dutch plumber friend of mine about 25 years ago. He would cross cut, about 1/2-3/4", down into the end of a 6" long steel nipple. The cut nipple then acts like a pipe tap, as the nipple is allowed to collapse a little and the sharp edges of the cuts clean out the tapped durham thread. Works great so I usually carry a 2" and a 1-1/2" at all times. Cheap too! __________________ My Best Friends Are Plumbers!

06-18-2008, 10:41 PM	#3
Killertoiletspider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,411 My Photos	I carry a complete tap and die set, metric up to 13mm and standard up to 1/2 coarse and fine. I carry a complete set of pipe taps from 1/8" to 2", with matching dies. I have a complete set of caulking irons for packing lead joints, including offset irons, and running ropes for up to 15" CI. For a some reason that I really can't think of I carry my little tool box with all the tools needed for wiping lead water service joints, complete with turnpins, a shave hook, wiping cloths and candles, and a two inch ladle.

06-18-2008, 11:05 PM	#5
smellslike$tome residential service Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,809 My Photos	Could have used your cat the other day Ron.

06-21-2008, 09:22 AM	#9
gear junkie Ridgid tool user Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CA but use IPC Posts: 1,027 My Photos	Dremel but it has become one of my most used tools. I use it for just about anything-cutting off flange bolt, removing pex crimp ring, cutting off soldered angle stops, making grilled cheese sandwiches, etc.

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