RIDGID 31345 Strap Wrench

As a licensed plumber and being in the trade for 26 years I have found the above strap wrench to be a life saver for getting jammed cover flanges off tap spindles without scratching the painted or chromed finish on the taps while servicing. Give it a try it works great.

I own several of these wrenches and have found them to be invaluable for many applications. I use them on chrome plated fixtures and pipes, electrical light fixtures, tight jar caps, engine oil filters...you get the picture. Needless to say, I have them in the kitchen, the workshop, the garage and my toolbox. Just a useful tool that's limited by your imagination.