A tool having a stationary base mount, a moveable base mount, and clamps for use in coupling pipes. The tool includes a gear device for moving the moveable base mount with respect to the stationary base mount. A first clamp device is positioned on the stationary base mount for clamping a first pipe. A second clamp device is positioned on the moveable base mount for clamping a second pipe. After a slip connector is positioned between the first and second pipes, the gear device is actuated to cause the moveable base mount to move toward the stationary base mount. This results in the slip connector being inserted in the first and second pipes to couple the pipes.
A rod connector is provided with a rod supporting portion in a part of a connector main body supported to a leading end of a shank portion. A rod pressing portion is provided in a side opposing to the rod supporting portion, and a rod is clamped and fixed by the rod pressing portion and the rod supporting portion. At this time, small convex portions provided in the rod supporting portion eat into the rod.
A rod connector is provided with a rod supporting portion in a part of a connector main body supported to a leading end of a shank portion. A rod pressing portion is provided in a side opposing to the rod supporting portion, and a rod is clamped and fixed by the rod pressing portion and the rod supporting portion. At this time, small convex portions provided in the rod supporting portion eat into the rod.
