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Chain Vise

Chain Vise

Helps hold pipe when cutting or reaming pipe. Smaller than the yoke vise. Has a fixed lower V-shaped jaw with teeth on where the pipe is laid...

 
Flaring Tool

Flaring Tool

Use to flare the end of a pipe before joining it with a flared fitting. The two flat bars of the tool (the yoke) clamp around the pipe at the...

 
Handle Puller

Handle Puller

Also known as a faucet handle puller. Used to remove corroded or frozen handles without scarring the chrome. Has two hook-like jaws with a...

 
Nipple Extractor

Nipple Extractor

Also known as an internal pipe wrench. Used to remove pieces of pipe that have broken off. Has a rigid cylinder with a moving part that fits...

 
Pipe Threader

Pipe Threader

Uses a die head to create threads on unthreaded pipe ends The hand tool type revolves around a stationary pipe. It is good for threading pipe...

 
PVC Cutter

PVC Cutter

Used for cutting ABS, PVC and PE pipe. Makes clean cuts with one-handed...

 
Reamers

Reamer

Removes burrs from the inside of the pipe. Burrs are the flakes of metal or plastic on the outside and inside of the pipe after the pipe is...

 
Seat Dresser

Seat Dresser

Also known as a faucet seat reamer or valve seat-grinding tool. Used to smooth a faucet seat. Seats may not operate properly if they collect...

 
Tubing Cutter

Tubing Cutter

Primarily used to cut copper pipe. Easier to use than an ordinary hacksaw, and it makes a cleaner cut. Has a single cutting wheel and two...

 
Yoke Vise

Yoke Vise

Helps hold pipe when cutting or reaming pipe. Has V-shaped jaws that grip pipe from above and below. The lower jaw is fixed, while the upper...

 
 
 
 


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