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Default Trip lever bathtub drain screws are corroded and stuck

On Tue, 16 Sep 2014 12:03:04 -0400, "Steven L."
wrote:

On 9/16/2014 10:54 AM, Oren wrote:
On Tue, 16 Sep 2014 03:32:05 -0400, micky
wrote:

I'd try what Oren says, including the tapping,

The description of the tool he lists sounds pretty good and gets a lot
of high ratings, plus quite a few low ones. But I've never used it,
have no experience with it.


Alden Pro Grabit Video Review:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVVhJx25a5M


Yes, that might work.

I think I'll buy it.


I'd be sure to soak the screws with penetrating oil spray and allow it
to set overnight. Tapping the screw with a piece of wood would help
vibrate the oil deeper into the threads. Then spray it again when you
start to remove the screws. The idea is to break the binding /
corrosion without breaking the screws, hopefully