Anthony Curtas
Member
Hi all,
for a bath remodel we got an old 1912 American Standard clawfoot. Inside original and looked great. A little rust on the overflow hole, but I'll epoxy coat that and it will be hidden.
The problem has been getting the old drain off. I have a dumbbell spud tool and using a breaker bar or a big pipe wrench yields no results. Just won't budge at all. It does not look that corroded either.
I'm guessing they used silicone to put this on (no way it's original, too good of condition on the chrome). Could just be corrosion.
So, any advice on getting this thing off? Heat/cold? Penetrating oil?
Thanks,
Anthony
for a bath remodel we got an old 1912 American Standard clawfoot. Inside original and looked great. A little rust on the overflow hole, but I'll epoxy coat that and it will be hidden.
The problem has been getting the old drain off. I have a dumbbell spud tool and using a breaker bar or a big pipe wrench yields no results. Just won't budge at all. It does not look that corroded either.
I'm guessing they used silicone to put this on (no way it's original, too good of condition on the chrome). Could just be corrosion.
So, any advice on getting this thing off? Heat/cold? Penetrating oil?
Thanks,
Anthony