6 ESSENTIAL PLUMBING HAND TOOLS...And Others To Keep Around! (Best Plumbing Hand Tools For DIYers!)

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What tools should a new DIYer just getting used to plumbing have in their tool box? In this short video, The Honest Carpenter and Eco Plumbers of Central and Dayton, Ohio, team up to provide you with a list of 6 essential plumbing hand tools, as well as several honorable mentions!
6 ESSENTIAL PLUMBING HAND TOOLS...And Others To Keep Around! (Best Plumbing Hand Tools For DIYers!)
1. Channel Lock Pliers: sometimes called tongue-and-groove pliers, these adjustable, wide-jawed pliers are great for turning larger bolts, nuts, and connectors. Just remember that they have directional teeth in the jaws, and that they can scuff nice connectors!
2. Crescent Wrench: This wrench keeps the jaws at a fixed angle to one another; they can be adjusted with a thumb screw. They don't have aggressive teeth, so they don't mar delicate connectors!
3. SAE Allen Keys: Many plumbing fixtures use hex set screws. A good set of allen keys, or hex keys or hex wrenches, are necessary to remove handles and other parts.
4. Ratcheting Multi-Bit Screwdriver: These tools have a slip function that allows the user to keep the bit engaged while driving and winding back to drive again. They're great for the various odd fasteners (flathead/slotted) used in plumbing.
5. PVC Tubing Cutter: Many of the drain lines in residential construction are made of PVC. A good tubing cutter helps cut these in their common dimensions.
6. Copper Tubing Cutter: Similar to a PVC cutter, these small wheels help score and cut copper tubing, which is often used for water supply lines.
Honorable Mentions: pry bar, plumbing level, mini-hacksaw, tape measure, hammer.
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@hansangb 2 жыл бұрын

@3:20 on those hex/allen wrenches, the ball end makes a HUGE difference. It allows you to use it at an angle. So if you're picking up a set, make sure it has a ball end.

@stanleydenning 2 жыл бұрын

I am a DIYer. I can do anything. But my favorite plumbing tool is the number of a good plumber. I hate working on plumbing.

@joseluisruiz3789 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this man, you are an amazing person and I hope you continue to share your knowledge with us. I'm a DIYer and rent the house I live in, my landlords are elderly and don't charge me too much on rent based on today's market so whenever a repair is needed from normal wear and tare, I let the landlords know what needs to be done and 90% of the time I end up having to pay for and do the work my self and your videos as well as a small handful of others have helped Me be able to make these repairs, and allows me to keep my rent as low as I can in Los Angeles, CA. So thank you so much for that. By the time I end up owning my own home ill practically have some Handy Man Experience 🙇‍♂️🙏

@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, Jose! I’m really glad the vids are coming in handy. I wanted to do these team ups so I could branch out and cover even more ground, so I really appreciate the positive feedback! 🙂

@stephaniepalacio2532 2 жыл бұрын

@taiello 2 жыл бұрын

I just want to say I found your channel not long after my father-in-law passed away. He was a union carpenter and instructor for over 30 years. He and I would work on various projects as I am a novice with knowledge but no practical application. Watching your videos has been both comforting and informative. He had infinite patience for my questions and love to share his knowledge. Thank you for doing what you do.

@connierendfrey2817 2 жыл бұрын

As a single woman homeowner who is learning as she goes and doesn't know how to use a lot of different tools in my house a butter knife worked as a screwdriver and a hammer was an all-purpose tool so I'm loving this learning a lot and would like to learn more about electrical tools as well so glad I found your channel and subscribed keep up the good work

@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Connie! I’ll try to get to some electrical tools soon too 🙂

@richardstrada212 2 жыл бұрын

The information about the direction of the teeth on the channel pliers was a great fact that was new to me.

@lilformersmatt 2 жыл бұрын

The pluming tool that has saved me the most headache is a basin wrench. It's the world's least versatile tool, it only does one thing. But it's made getting in behind deep kitchen sinks to change or tighten a faucet so much easier than any other wrench.

@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын

We’re doing a video on basin wrenches too, Matt!

@mikel5582 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, "world's least versatile tool" So true, but also essential sometimes. I wish I knew where I put mine. 😡

@MrRusty-fm4gb 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen one of those but I’d love to have one for my collection.

@Lewis.Alcindor Жыл бұрын

Agreed, but dang, they certainly are useful for that tight space under sink cabinets. I splurged for the more premium version from Home Depot because their house brand HDX version had these smooth rounded teeth that I didn't trust to grip the nut. That meant waiting for it to ship to the store and hoping that my money was spent well (it was - it had much sharper teeth edges).

@marsoelflaco5722 2 жыл бұрын

An adjustable basin wrench is also valuable. Some jobs are virtually impossible without them.They are very affordable and just good to have in your plumbing toolbox. ✌🏽

@vincentcloutieryes 2 жыл бұрын

A little trick for the channel lock plier, if you don't want to scratch the surface a couple turn of electric tape do the trick and less likely to slip than a crescent wrench , at work I have a spud wrench which is essentially a pipe wrench with flat jaw and its the best 👌

@TheNolanF 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I work at Lowes. I knew 0 about this stuff until I started working there. Keep making more content because it helps me answer questions!

@stephenmayne4886 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this information.

@thomaswarnecke3991 2 жыл бұрын

I truly like your show! Very useful and informative! Keep it coming!

@chefmichaelt 2 жыл бұрын

Always a great presentation. Thank you!

@billm.8220 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative & straight to the point. Highly recommend this channel. Great job as always Ethan.

@jackhuang8560 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you mate. Keep up the good work!

@arajalali 2 жыл бұрын

Fun fact about the crescent wrench: in France and in the Netherlands they call crescent wrenches "English wrench" (or literally English Key) but in the UK they call them adjustable spanners.

@brianpso 2 жыл бұрын

We call them English wrench in Brazil as well, nice

@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын

I always heard spanners and wasn’t sure what tool they were talking about for a long time, Arash 😅

@riba2233 2 жыл бұрын

We call them french wrench in croatia :)

@arajalali 2 жыл бұрын

@@riba2233 Haha that's really interesting.

@mattbright6921 2 жыл бұрын

@@arajalali Us Brits will shorten it to just AJ a lot of the time. And the Aussies call it a 'Shifter'!

@kbenk108 Жыл бұрын

Wow each tool in this list is specifically made for common plumbing operations. Super helpful

@pranayhukum 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a nice video informational I'm watching you from Fiji islands in the South Pacific 🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯

@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын

Hello in Fiji, pranay! I’ve always wanted to go 😄

@johnkelley9877 2 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful! Thanks for sharing this.

@tonyz6421 2 жыл бұрын

Love your channel.

@ryanrobot2003 2 жыл бұрын

Great work Ethan

@lcook0825 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Ethan thanks.

@richschuster1097 Жыл бұрын

Always valuable content! As a DIYer, wish this sort of access would have been around 25 years ago. 👍

@margorey272 2 ай бұрын

Best diy video I’ve seen in a while. Thank you

@jamescc2010 7 ай бұрын

Excellent vides with all details and possible tools. Thx

@vjex867 2 жыл бұрын

So very helpful, especially those cutting tools.

@tedsobocienski787 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. May I add that when using a pipe wrench you must insert the nut all the way to the back of the wrench otherwise you might "oval" the nut making it useless

@rk5941 2 жыл бұрын

Great information

@jhoodfysh 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting Ethan. Thank you.

@paulscheirer2368 2 жыл бұрын

All useful plumbing tools Ethan.

@anneoreilly4900 2 жыл бұрын

A welcome video!

@michaelfrost5868 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video

@ohiocaveman5421 2 жыл бұрын

Good job Brent. Knowledgeable and handsome

@mvblitzyo 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips thanks for sharing your information

@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, hillbilly! 😄

@gypsyj9691 2 жыл бұрын

Wow 🏆 and here I was using a hacksaw to cut pvc and doing a really bad job of it. I’m off to buy a tube cutter! Thank you 🏆🏆

@valborchardt3596 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, very useful video. Take care as always from south africa

@DanKoning777 2 жыл бұрын

Aside from what you say, the way you present information is always easily understood and w/o bias, and that makes a difference as well. Good stuff.

@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dan!

@andrec7440 2 жыл бұрын

Very thorough explanation. Thanks.

@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Andre!

@andrec7440 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestCarpenter Welcome you make it very easy to understand 😀

@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 2 жыл бұрын

🤗 AS ALWAYS …THANKS ETHAN …I USED ALL THE “OLD “ TOOLS FOR MANY OTHER JOBS AS WELL AND I WOULD MAKE GOOD USE OF THE NEW ONES THAT WERE NOT AVAILABLE IN MY DAY 👍😁😍😍😍 Keep UP THE GOOD WORK and I look forward 👀 to your next video

@danalaniz7314 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video. I really think the collaborative video idea is a real winner.

@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan! It’s been fun already-more to come 😄

@chainreaction8977 2 жыл бұрын

great stuff

@user-em6ie2be7x 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome Back.👷🏿

@marcoamaro2471 Жыл бұрын

The little cutter wheel that goes on the drill to cut out pvc from the inside is very useful as well

@chefspenser1480 2 жыл бұрын

Holy Crap!?! Who Knew?!? Thank you!! Excellent!

@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Chef!

@tgp-rq2wi 2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget about a stem wrench. A stuck stem when you're trying to change a simple washer can be a real pain!

@bb55555555 Жыл бұрын

I have all of these except the copper pipe cutter. I may have to get one eventually. the full allenwrench set is absolutely necessary but not just for plumbing. a lot of furniture you put together yourself (IKEA) use hex screws. I have a full set of hex drill bits in both standard and metric because of this.

@ExiledStardust 2 жыл бұрын

Your channel is so dang useful. I want to fix everything in my house now.

@user-em6ie2be7x 2 жыл бұрын

The Crescent Wrench is my go to Plumbing Tool it absolutely helped me unscrew my Water Heater when I needed to replace it. 👨🏿‍🔧

@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын

And lots of carpentry bolt applications as well, W!

@michaelcopley2740 2 жыл бұрын

You’re the best!

@csimet 2 жыл бұрын

I'll add... you should have a good set of ball head allen wrenches (as shown 3:18), not just regular ones. They allow you angled access to allen set screws. Many times you don't have full direct access to the screw and need the ability to approach it at a slight angle.

@paulhargreaves1497 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the next videos! BTW, Dayton = Guided By Voices!

@MBMCincy63 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for great information, and places to seek further instruction ( or a new career? 🤷‍♀️) Thank you Ethan ☺️

@mikel5582 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. I'm familiar with old school inclinometers (levels with built-in protractor), but not preset pitches I'm sure I'll end up at a hardware store today (typical Sunday) so I'll look for one.

@larrycroft470 2 жыл бұрын

Your channel is so interesting and varied. Your approach is as honest & thorough as any on the net. No wonder you are on your way to a million subs!! Great job young man

@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Larry! 😄

@josecastellanos4538 10 ай бұрын

Good video, refresh my mind for a test I have to do, just remember Channel lock, Cressent is a brand name not a tool name .

@Nill757 2 жыл бұрын

Great channel. “Consummate professional” yep

@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Falstaff! 🙂

@n.i.p.s7173 8 ай бұрын

An angel grinder would work on all the pipes joined my friend on a plumbing job he showed me how to bevel the pipes as well we use a battery opperated angel grinder need just one for all the pipes saves money just needs to replace the blades now and then

@ginnyjollykidd 2 жыл бұрын

I think I've seen Eco-plumber trucks driving around Louisville, KY as well, so if you are in Northern KY and Central KY, try checking around your area.

@coreygrua3271 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes it is good to go way back to the basic principles of design. The tool becomes more effective with Ethan’s comprehensive explanations.

@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Corey! I’m always trying to get back to the basics 😄

@justinthyme2666 2 жыл бұрын

I think Milwaukee has some thin crescent wrenches too, but probably not as thin as those raptors. I'd say with those you want to have at least an 8 & 10 inch, also maybe a 6 and eventually a 12. Same for channelocks, a 9.5 or 10 and 12. A long Phillips screwdriver that's magnetized is helpful for about all mechanical trades, as well as needle nose pliers when little things get away from you. And something more than a flashlight. a work light or headlamp. also a flashlight 😁

@LarryBloom Жыл бұрын

OMG! I've been using Channel-locks for decades and never knew/noticed that the teeth are angled!!!!

@TheHonestCarpenter Жыл бұрын

It came as a surprise to me too, Larry 😆

@davidunwin7868 2 жыл бұрын

I destroyed a crescent wrench trying to undo the nut on my towball. The wrench snapped. Replaced it with a giant one for $50. It pays to buy quality tools!

@saschapulkowski4413 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! As a millwright, I keep the first two tools in your video in my back pocket at all times. Being a former machinist, it took me a long time to "adjust" haha. Typically things are SAE, (unless from European or Japanese manufacturing ). That said, why don't plumbers keep a specific set of wrenches for their trade as I do for working on both metric and imperial with hydraulics?

@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks sascha! I definitely recommend carrying both in general 😄

@TheLovelyMissBeans 2 жыл бұрын

Timely video as I'm doing a little bathroom spruce up! QUESTION: I was trying to remove the rainshower head in my shower so I could clean it. (Very caked up with hard water stuff) I can't get it to move an inch!!! What do I do?

@KernelKrunch663 Жыл бұрын

Can you link a recommended pipe wrench?

@witcheater 2 жыл бұрын

At 7:54 (ish), how many OSHA violations are there visually demonstrated.

@MrRusty-fm4gb 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not a home owner nor am I a plumber. I just like to waddle wood and start and not finish the simplest of pointless projects. But if I need to, I have these and many others: PVC cutter Pipe cutter 2 channel locks Large & Small crescent wrench Hex set monkey wrench Snake/grabber tool(first tool I ever had and was a Christmas present as a 7yr old) Zip ties I have levels, many different pry/wonder/wrecking/ bars cats paw,slim bars, automotive leverage bars, etc. I have a cheap hacksaw from dollar tree but it sucks.

@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын

A cheap hacksaw is better than no hacksaw when you really need one, Rusty! 😆

@DaniyarAlibayev 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@MalindoWe Жыл бұрын

Channel lock and Crescent are brand names

@TheHonestCarpenter Жыл бұрын

So are sawzall and speed square 🤷‍♂️

@samburdge9948 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your work.....absolutely love it.....are you catholic

@chrisquiett1776 2 жыл бұрын

🤦‍♂️ plumbing is my nightmare.. I’m working on it.. I try lol

@cyberpunkspike Жыл бұрын

... did you really use those toothed pliers on a smooth hex nut?

@reeselayton3031 2 жыл бұрын

Should be using smooth face tools. You are the guy leaving tooth marks on unions and flush valve caps with the channelocks. You have good tools, use the correct ones.

@66block84 2 жыл бұрын

I worked as a boilermaker / pipefitter for a few years in the 1970's. A ballpeen hammer & a 12 inch crescent wrench were all that were required for personal tools. All the other tools were supplied by the shipyard.

@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a handy combo, Block! 😁

@jacko2815 4 ай бұрын

When using the grips or channel locks are yous say. You are not using the properly and have them to wide

@jacko2815 4 ай бұрын

The jaws should be on next setting so there arms are closer then better grip

@cattigereyes1 2 жыл бұрын

Now I know and knowing is…..

@Runificent 2 жыл бұрын

10 " wrench forgot to tell them the standard size 10" channel locks again: copper snap cutter ( rigid) if you use this you will need a propane torch with a torch tip lol anything you cut you'll need to re- solder tell the DIY this and please for love of God don't use shark bites and think hey this is good for behind my wall lol 😅 torpedo 8 " magnetic level crucial actually same with a 14" pipe wrench list goes on what is actually basic lol I could tell you my whole entire apprenticeship list but I had a chuckle even when I did my first level as a service plumber I wouldn't use pipe cutters that takes so long a hacksaw is all you need not some expensive cutter with a reamer built in just a pencil reamer is more essential and it' will work with a hack saw pipe cutter pvc or copper and if your doing service you just fernco it not like you'll glue in a coupling for a trap arm especially if the sink does not have a clean out you make one and it is called taking the mj or fernco off 😅

@appleztooranges 2 жыл бұрын

Shark bites 100%. Had an emergency leak over Fourth of July weekend. Saved me a ton. Plumbers wouldn’t return my call

@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын

They’re really amazing, Oranges. I can’t believe how quickly and effectively they work 😵

@appleztooranges 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonestCarpenter I got 2 downstairs. One for a pinhole leak and the other for a break. I put a ball valve shutoff. Plumbers hate them because it takes away from their work

@camerongunn7906 2 жыл бұрын

I need to get me some of those pipe cutters. Also key to having Tools around is to keep your wife out of them. Otherwise they disappear into the ether.

@TheHonestCarpenter 2 жыл бұрын

Wives and coworkers, Cameron 😆 Those handled pvc cutters are extremely useful as well! We’ll talk about those soon.

@anneoreilly4900 2 жыл бұрын

And this wife says “husband and adult kids” when they use my good tools for sh-! jobs.

@r.a.c.wright6982 2 жыл бұрын

I am a woman and retired union carpenter. And I permit absolutely NO ONE to touch MY tools! ❤

@mrallan8063 2 жыл бұрын

Why did you not reccomend Knipex 10" Cobras and 10" pliers wrench?

@tallswede80 2 жыл бұрын

Knipex pliers wrench, you failed

@rageedpower 2 жыл бұрын

so your number is very wrong unfortunately, channel lock is the brand not the pliers and tongue and grove may be what they are called in your neck of the woods however the real term is water pump pliers.

@Jimc4007 2 жыл бұрын

Plumbing... ugh... I can do almost anything when it comes to working on a house but plumbing.. Almost anything but replacing the toilet flange is guaranteed to leak!!!

@davecurtis862 2 жыл бұрын

Really need to get away from using brand names such as Crescent, Channel Lock, and Allen. You should use a more generic, descriptive name such as adjustable wrench, slip joint pliers, and hex keys.

@jasonweishaupt1828 12 күн бұрын

What, no 6ft long pipe wrench for 1/4” toilet bolts? lol Plumbers still using outdated tools for their trade.

@rjskum688 Жыл бұрын

Channellocks are not all that great. And over time they wear out and will pinch your hands. Everyone and their dog knows by now knipex Cobras are the gold standard.