Grey tank drain line separation

[azjack]

I failed to mention that our 17 had already worn out one pair of tires and then we
went to Q-site, Palm Springs and other not so memorable places without any leaks. With my back ground of airplanes I don't want anything needing fixed when I'm not home.
AZjack

[Telescopist]

Originally Posted by tdf-texas

That 1 1/2" ABS pipe is a bugger to cut. I ended up cutting it using a sawzall with a short blade just long enough to cut the pipe but short enough to not cut the cabinet. The good thing is you won't have to have a clean straight cut on the pipe as you are unscrewing it from the grey tank anyway. At that point, getting the ABS to SJ adapter installed will be easy to do.

I don't see any particular advantage to using ABS on the refit. Apparently you didn't either. I will use my Makita multi-tool. The Sawzall would be too cumbersome (for me). i'd end up with a nice hole on the entry side of the base cabinet.

[Telescopist]

Originally Posted by padlin

Bea, I didn't go back and read all this but you could try dropping Telescopist PM and see if he got his fixed, from the images on the first page of this thread he has the foam.

Bob, I went ahead and covered it in #195.

[CharlesPou]

I understand Escape fixed this issue. anyone have a new trailer? I would like to see some pics what it looks like, maybe I could do the same with mine? cheers

[tdf-texas]

Originally Posted by Telescopist

I don't see any particular advantage to using ABS on the refit. Apparently you didn't either. I will use my Makita multi-tool. The Sawzall would be too cumbersome (for me). i'd end up with a nice hole on the entry side of the base cabinet.

Transitioning from ABS to SJ gave the piping the ability to flex without cracking the threads on the fittings. Also, a lot easier to run as all the fittings slip to fit.

I have a garage full of tools but don't have a Makita multi-tool or similar. This is the second time this week I've been reminded that I should have one.

The sawzall was scary for me to use too.

[Ronn]

Originally Posted by azjack

and then it took me about 15 minutes to stand up and say I'm done.
AZjack

Oh man, how I can relate to that! Thanks for the chuckle Jack.

[Telescopist]

Originally Posted by tdf-texas

Transitioning from ABS to SJ gave the piping the ability to flex without cracking the threads on the fittings. Also, a lot easier to run as all the fittings slip to fit.

I have a garage full of tools but don't have a Makita multi-tool or similar. This is the second time this week I've been reminded that I should have one.

The sawzall was scary for me to use too.

One of those very rare once in a decade power hand tool innovations.

[cpaharley2008]

Every time I use one of those saws it reminds me of being at the dentist........

[Telescopist]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

Every time I use one of those saws it reminds me of being at the dentist........

Your way beyond dentist. Like maybe 3/4 of the way toward the center of our galaxy.

[Ron in BC]

Originally Posted by Telescopist

One of those very rare once in a decade power hand tool innovations.

Not if you have a property with lots of trees and you cut some down from time to time. I used to make a razor sharp chainsaw very dull quickly by cutting off roots with dirt and rocks on them.

Now I just put a coarse blade in the sawall and stick it down in the dirt and whack off the root. Doesn't do much to a sawall blade compared to a chainsaw.

Ron

[Telescopist]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

Not if you have a property with lots of trees and you cut some down from time to time. I used to make a razor sharp chainsaw very dull quickly by cutting off roots with dirt and rocks on them.

Now I just put a coarse blade in the sawall and stick it down in the dirt and whack off the root. Doesn't do much to a sawall blade compared to a chainsaw.
Ron

I would not use a chainsaw to do rehab work as for example in the attached images. This is a job I did back in @2014. It is a 120 old house which took about 13 months to gut and update. I used the Multipurpose tool to cut out a new opening for a heat register. Sure, I might have used a sabre saw - even a sawzall. But I wanted to salvage the original white oak. I wanted to use it to close in the original heat register. I've used this tool for hundreds of projects. It's great for cutting out openings in drywall or plaster for electrical boxes for example.

[Ron in BC]

The unusual location of the heat register may have been because the first furnace was a type of furnace called a gravity furnace. They lacked the forced air component of modern furnaces. The positioning and ducting of them was much less flexible than that of modern units.

Good job saving the old floor. A lot of folks would have just put some other flooring over it. Even "wood look" laminate.

Ron

[lorrie]

Originally Posted by Telescopist

I would not use a chainsaw to do rehab work as for example in the attached images. This is a job I did back in @2014. It is a 120 old house which took about 13 months to gut and update. I used the Multipurpose tool to cut out a new opening for a heat register. Sure, I might have used a sabre saw - even a sawzall. But I wanted to salvage the original white oak. I wanted to use it to close in the original heat register. I've used this tool for hundreds of projects. It's great for cutting out openings in drywall or plaster for electrical boxes for example.

Beautiful job on that reno! What is the brand name of the multi tool and do they still sell them? Looks like a perfect Christmas gift idea for hubby.

[gbaglo]

Originally Posted by lorrie

Beautiful job on that reno! What is the brand name of the multi tool and do they still sell them? Looks like a perfect Christmas gift idea for hubby.

I got mine ( same as shown, for under $30 ) at Canadian Tire.

[Ronn]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

I got mine ( same as shown, for under $30 ) at Canadian Tire.

I bought the Ryobi cordless yesterday for $10 off, regular $69 "Special Buy" $59.

[lorrie]

Originally Posted by gbaglo

I got mine ( same as shown, for under $30 ) at Canadian Tire.

Thanks! You got it for a great price, hope I can too

[gbaglo]

Originally Posted by lorrie

Thanks! You got it for a great price, hope I can too

Goes on sale regularly.

[Iowa Dave]

Originally Posted by azjack

When I first saw or heard of a potential problem, looked at it, ordered a rubber coupling from amazon since we do not do much shopping. It did take me about 30 minutes to cut a pipe, install the coupling and secure with a piece of plumbers tape and then it took me about 15 minutes to stand up and say I'm done.
AZjack

Hi Jack
And everybody laughed at me when I tripped over a log right at the edge of a soybean field when my son and I were dragging a big buck out of a river bottom timber. I crawled on my hands and knees in a circle back to the edge of the woods in the dark. My son asked what I was doing? I told him I had to get back to a tree so I could use my arms to be able to stand up. And he laughed at me. It’s truly hell to get old.
Iowa Dave

[JeffreyG]

Originally Posted by Iowa Dave

Hi Jack
It’s truly hell to get old.
Iowa Dave

Sucks to get old, but still beats the alternative.

[Telescopist]

Originally Posted by lorrie

Beautiful job on that reno! What is the brand name of the multi tool and do they still sell them? Looks like a perfect Christmas gift idea for hubby.

Sorry for the delayed response Lori. The first model I bought cost @$39.00. I bought it at a chain tool discount outlet called Harbor Freight. They ship to Canada but you probably have a similar type outfit in your region. Makita came out with a cordless type and I jumped on it. Mainly because years ago I committed to the family of hand held 18 volt battery operated tools in the Makita line. You'll get as many opinions about which company makes the best cordless power tools as there are companies of course. I like Ryobi equipment and Festool is absolutely on the top shelf but so are the prices. If all your looking for is a cheapo multitool where you need to use an Allen wrench to attach the cutters, the Chinese made "Chicago" brand products are just fine. I used one for years before switching to a Makita.