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I have had a hard time getting the drain plugs tight. I had to cut about 1/4 inch off each side of the T handle so the handle wouldn't hit the trim tabs on my Pondtoon. I got tired of fooling with pliers, so I modified a 11/32 nut runner with a groove using my Dremel. Arthritis sucks.
Thought I would pass the info on to all.
Good idea Tom
Next most obvious tweek to that "instrument", for those that may not have the hand strength to hold the handle & twist/turn it hard enough to get the plug in nice & snug .... would be to drill a hole thru the plastic handle & glue a crossbar into the hole, turning it into a T bar grip.
... cp :kewl
DANG....Put some superglue on it too...How snug you want it! :biggrinQuote:
Originally Posted by CrappiePappy
Great Idea, thanks!
Or get a T-handle nut driver.Quote:
Originally Posted by CrappiePappy
Yes arthritis does indeed suck! My youngest son is about to have both knees replaced due to that! I have my own issues with it as well and teamed with carpal tunnel in both hands also makes for something else that sucks!
Looks like you have a good tools there though!
All relates to getting old sucks!
Great idea Tom
Made myself a tool a few months ago. Will fit the kind with tab you grip with your thumb or the kind with the pin ends. Might not work if you trim the pins. But helps those of us with arthritis grip down and really tighten the plug. Used 1/2 pvc and cut slots with a dremmel. Attachment 148498Attachment 148499
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I thought you was sick, now get back in bed and no more fat chicksQuote:
Originally Posted by Billbob
:Rofl Aren't we a compassionate bunch!Quote:
Originally Posted by wilbur
Thanks dpisani, now that's a tool my old arthritic hands could really use for them darn t-handle drain plugs, great idea :ThumbsUp:ThumbsUp:ThumbsUp
:Rofl Got one identical to yours.
Great idea....thanks
I like that, if I could just remember it when I need it.
Yet another clever DIY idea!
I'm surprised that no one wired it with a floatie attached. If it's near the water and sinks, we WILL lose it sooner or later. Great idea guys.
Nice job on the tools fellows, Cane Pole it can be amazing to find out just how many folks dont know what a "nut runner" actually is
Hey guys these are the golden years.. We'll enjoy this one for sure.. The t bar is very good thanks
Definitely several great ideas here! Question: Am I the only one that puts the drain plug in from INSIDE the boat? I've only had 16' aluminum boats, so I'm not sure what the problem you guys are having with doing that? The suggested tools would be great on the inside as well though. :)
The one Tom made also works good on wing nuts on batt. cables.
most of our boats, the drain hole is not accessible from the bilge area.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crestliner08
To access the drain hole on my boat, I have to remove an approx. 8 inch cover to the bilge, then work my way down thru several livewell pump wires which are more than an arms length down.
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Originally Posted by ehall
Yep! I'm "old stool". ha