"Jim Mc Namara" wrote in message
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... I hope you have a spud wrench for the job. ...

Jim,

Spud wrench? No spud nuts at far as I can detect.

Are you talking about a barbell wrench? This fits inside the waste plug (or
shoe) and is used to install remove it instead of plier handles like I am
using. The thing looks like a miniture barbell (or dumbbell weight). I've
never seen more than a picture and I am not real sure on terms.

B TW, I finally figured out [was told ;) ] that the plumber's putty forms
the seal and the washer/gasket is just there to provide some spring force to
keep the shoe against the tub.

Thanks again,

Joe