Most if not all bathtub drains both modern and antique were threaded into place.
													
																	Removing old bathtub drain. 
									
	
		
	
																	Impact wrench with a socket wrapped in duct tape tapering as you wrap it. 
																	This video shows you how to remove stuck tub drains. 
																	Cut a notch 1 4 in. 
																	Tub drains are stubborn often due to corrosion gunk or hardened plumber s putty. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	How to remove a stubborn corroded old bathtub drain. 
																	If the tub is very cold gently blow warm air from a heat gun or a hair drier over it for a few minutes to soften the putty before removing the drain. 
																	The old tub drain stopper body can also be cut out with a reciprocating saw and metal blade but be very careful because it s easy to cut into and damage the bathtub. 
																	A bathtub drain wrench or sometimes called a drain key. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Hammer the socket inside the drain hole and remove it with the impact wrench. 
																	Removing a bathtub drain is a straightforward beginner task especially once you identify the type of tub drain and stopper you have. 
																	A long screwdriver plumbers pliers channel locks a properly sized wrench to fit the body of the drain key or really big channel locks vice grips. 
																	Knowing how to remove a bathtub drain is a helpful skill for when you need to deep clean the drain replace the drain entirely or remove the bathtub. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	If the tub you re installing is a different size or orientation than your old one re locate the rough in plumbing. 
																	Whether you re replacing it or just cleaning it removing a tub drain is something anyone with a little diy experience can handle once you figure out the type of drain you have start by removing the stopper if there is one. 
																	Cut three 1 x 4s for later use. 
																	Then remove the drain basket with a drain wrench. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Many times when you are trying to remove a tub drain assembly with a pop up drain to install a new tub. 
																	Heat helps to loosen old plumber s putty. 
																	If the drain opening is on the left side look for a left drain tub. 
																	Before tackling how to remove a bathtub shut off the water supply. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Although they were all made of some type of rust resisting. 
																	The new bathtub drain.