Manhole Cover Remover

[GiantFan]

Looking to buy a tool to remove a manhole cover. My old one broke. Checked Homepro, Homemart, and Keehin yesterday, to no avail. The broken one was a simple metal rod with a hook on one side and a handle on the other.

The man at Keehin suggested talking to a metalwork company, but I don't know of any. Was hoping for something off the shelf. Would also consider a different design that got a bit more leverage as some of the covers are well and truly stuck after not being opened for many years.

Any suggestions?

[Pakaty]

Maybe one of those hooks that are used to pull down those metal rolling shutter doors.

[derekwyoung]

where are you , so easy to make, any shop that does welding can make one for u or better still make 2 one for each hole. put a ring at the top and u can use a pry bar through it onto a block of wood

[Old Croc]

Ask any farmer, gardner, poolman, or shop owner in your area. They, or one of their friends, will make something suitable for a small fee.

[beechbum]

2 flat or phillips head screw drivers

Edited January 21, 2016 by beechbum

[NamKangMan]

I was going to suggest 2 hex keys or Allen keys, with a T piece welded on top, but that would require a metal shop.

I was also going to suggest, as Beechbum has, buying 2 cheap screw drivers, with thin shafts, and bend the ends at 90 degrees. You could probably do it a hammer, over a brick, or solid block of wood. These would be good because they have the handles.

[Shot]

[beechbum]

Just cross 2 long screw drivers, same as opening a 44 gallon drum.

Similar to this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bJVC_6D0-M

Edited January 21, 2016 by beechbum

[NamKangMan]

Just cross 2 long screw drivers, same as opening a 44 gallon drum.

Similar to this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bJVC_6D0-M

But have them both at an angle, not 1 straight up.

I could be wrong, but the manhole cover appears to be a pullout, not a screw out. (no pun intended)

[GiantFan]

Thanks all. Yes, a pull out.

Found a guy in Kathu that runs a metal shop. Canadian chap. He's working on a thicker gauge bent rod with welded on ring to fit a pry bar. Much more heavy duty than my original. Should be ready in a few days.