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A tight fit.
from Tips 03/16/2002

Tighten a leaking slip nut on a trap with two pipe wrenches, or with a wrench and groove-joint pliers. Wrap the jaws of both tools with duct tape to prevent marring the chrome pipe surfaces. Grip the lower pipe with one wrench to hold it stationary while turning the nut with the other.

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