removing old olives?

[always]

15mm copper pipe, can't justify buying a tool. any tips on the best way to get them off without damaging the pipe?

many thanks

 

[ChrisR]

Grip with grips, and rotate/wiggle a lot.
And the grips.

Or saw part way with fine hacksaw, then saw away with a penknife's knife blade until you're through - they pop apart.

 

[always]

Grip with grips, and rotate/wiggle a lot.
And the grips.

Or saw part way with fine hacksaw, then saw away with a penknife's knife blade until you're through - they pop apart.

Good man, thanks Chris. That's just the sort of thing I was after, new there must be some tried and tested techniques.

 

[rego]

saw through olive at 45 degree angle till you can insert a small flat bit screwdriver into slot you have cut. twist screwdriver and bobs your uncle

 

[Nige F]

Heavy shifter spanner, jaws just clearing the pipe.use like a slide hammer

 

[Plumbfit]

Or use an axe

 

[kevplumb]

Heavy shifter spanner, jaws just clearing the pipe.use like a slide hammer

not just me then nige

 

[always]

Thanks for the replies boys. Might pass on the axe though...