Try with rubber gloves? Proper thick marigolds. I have some manner of arthritis-type thing in my thumb joints, and it's what works for me.
Read the full replyIt is in an awkward spot under the floor, waste pipe for shower to the underside of the tray. It is the knurled `nut` about 7 cms in diameter. I just dont havent the strength to loosen it, I have one of those rubber strip thingies but I cant get proper access to use it as I need to work one handed so cant wrap the rubber strip around it.
What would be the best tool for the job?
Try with rubber gloves? Proper thick marigolds. I have some manner of arthritis-type thing in my thumb joints, and it's what works for me.
I reckon if I could get access with both hands I would be able to undo it but can only access with left hand and I am right handed.
I`ll give the gloves a go.
Assuming you want to separate the joint: cut through the knurled ring (dremel, saw, etc) and replace the joint with a new one when it all goes back together.
Eventually got it loose, managed to grip (of sorts) with a woodwork clamp and then came loose by hand, With only a couple of bruised knuckles.
Job done
Angle grinder!
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