removing a washer drum

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removing a washer drum

Post by Halifax_Jeff » Sun May 10, 2015 11:53 am

My wife's grandmother is getting a new washer and I'm trying to get the drum out of hers to use as a fire pit. I got all the way to the final step and I cannot seem to get the final 'bolt' off. Apparently I need a spanner wrench to get it off.

I tried everything I could it get it off. Does anyone know where I can get a spanner wrench like the one in the picture or have one I could borrow for a day?
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Re: removing a washer drum

Post by Keith » Sun May 10, 2015 12:38 pm

We used a hacksaw and cut the post free from the drum at the base. 20 Min's worth of work for something you'll likely do anyways
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Re: removing a washer drum

Post by Halifax_Jeff » Sun May 10, 2015 12:46 pm

That's not a bad idea. Worst part about it is the lack of room. Thanks Keith
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Re: removing a washer drum

Post by Keith » Sun May 10, 2015 2:35 pm

Haha. Yea. I went in with a blade only and made a handle with cardboard and tape
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Re: removing a washer drum

Post by GAM » Mon May 11, 2015 9:16 am

Angle grinder with a Zip Disc.

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Re: removing a washer drum

Post by dexter » Mon May 11, 2015 10:42 am

GAM wrote:Angle grinder with a Zip Disc.

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Post by jason.loxton » Mon May 11, 2015 2:12 pm

I've been dropping a bunch of stuff off at the Sydney dump. There were quite a few washer drums lying around at the front of the metal pile, and quite a few more lining the road for big garbage pick up (which is on right now in the CBRM). Might be easier just to grab one from a source like that. If you're in the area, I can get you one.

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Re: removing a washer drum

Post by Halifax_Jeff » Mon May 11, 2015 4:18 pm

Thanks for the offer Jason but it won't be needed. My father in-law had a very similar tool and we'll be taking it out tomorrow provided there are no road blocks!
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Re: removing a washer drum

Post by CorneliusAlphonse » Mon May 11, 2015 8:34 pm

There's a bike tool that is quite similar
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