Problem removing kitchen sink strainer assembly

[KineticoUser]

My old kitchen sink strainer assembly is held on with a metal nut. I want to replace the assembly but can't get the nut to turn. The sink is stainless steel. Do you know of a way to remove it without using a torch? I've hit the ridges on the nut with a hammer and metal bar, but the whole assembly turns, not just the nut. Using 2 channel locks doesn't work either. The nut on the new assembly is plastic.

 

[Terry]

Hacksaw blade works on those. Be careful not to nick the sink.

 

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[KineticoUser]

Hacksaw blade works on those. Be careful not to nick the sink.

Thanks Terry. Not a whole lot of fun, but it works.

 

[Sylvan]

Ball peen hammer flat old screw driver hit the retaining counterclockwise on the little things sticking out usually loosens it Usually works a lot faster then cutting

 

[Plumbs]

I just had to deal with one of those yesterday. My favorite method is using a metal cutoff disc on my Dremel. It's very easy to control.