Ralph Mowery wrote:
"Danny D." wrote in message
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My sister calls me up with a report of a slow kitchen sink leak.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7133/1...b405d4a3_z.jpg

It turns out to be the connection between plastic and metal:
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3728/1...441550b3_z.jpg

I tried using the "correct" tool, but it just bungled up the ring:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7424/1...62995cc1_b.jpg

I tried using the old screwdriver & mallet method, also to no avail:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7414/1...b1bf74f6_b.jpg

Now it's all bungled up (and she's mad at me because it's
inoperative):
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5012/1...dd93f3bb_b.jpg What am I
doing wrong?

I used a propane torch on one that was giving me problems. Heated it
and then it turned free.

I was going to suggest pouring a pot of boiling water down the drain first, but
this probably would be better.