Undoing pedals???

[Rickshaw Phil]

You are all a mine of information, thanks! I'm trying to do exactly what Sabian92 is trying to do, I bought the same tool and watched the video on you tube by the manufacturer, Park Tools. I can confirm it does not work, with or without the round bit Phil has mentioned. I have also read carefully all of Phil's instructions - they are the same as the manufacturer's still the thing is not shifting.
Have not tried hammer and boiling water yet, I think I will go to lbs first, with the frame, see if they can remove this resiliant crank. Btw, I have almost stripped the thread of the tool's nut that you are supposed to turn to loose the crank.
Now, I'm all for running to the lbs, no expenses spared, but mine does not carry much stock, plus they keep erratic hours, and I work shifts, can never get to them when I need them.
Also, they made it clear they are not interested in rescuing my old banger because it is not cost effective. I don't hold it against them, in fact they sold me a new bike, but I will not surrender my project, because it helps me learn my mechanics and also because that old frame fits my wee legs to a t, better than my new ride.
Keep going Sabian!

Have I understood right, the thread on the tool itself is stripping? If so I'd be taking that back to the shop as it sounds faulty to me. If the thread in the crank is still okay, try it again with some boiling water as it does make a difference. (Don't get the boiling water on your frame as it may crack the paint.)

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Have I understood right, the thread on the tool itself is stripping? If so I'd be taking that back to the shop as it sounds faulty to me. If the thread in the crank is still okay, try it again with some boiling water as it does make a difference. (Don't get the boiling water on your frame as it may crack the paint.)

Hi Phil,
thanks for the reply. I will try the boiling water tomorrow. I am not worried about the paint, as I would like to strip and repaint the frame.
What is stripped, well almost, I can still grip it with a wrench, is the bit of the tool (the nut) that you are supposed to turn to finally undo the crank. This nut is now almost a smooth round: I must be really forceful for a wee woman
The thread in the crank seems to be ok, I can see that the bit I'm supposed to screw in it is not even reaching it.
Thanks again, will keep you updated

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

What is stripped, well almost, I can still grip it with a wrench, is the bit of the tool (the nut) that you are supposed to turn to finally undo the crank. This nut is now almost a smooth round: I must be really forceful for a wee woman

Remind me not to annoy you.