Irrigation pipe tools

A pipe manipulating tool comprising:

• an elongated handle;
• a pipe engaging portion connected at one end of the handle, said pipe engaging portion having means for securely gripping a portion of a pipe for selectively manipulating the pipe when a unidirectional force is applied to said handle;
• said means for gripping comprising a first jaw pivotally mounted to said handle about a pivot connection point, and a second jaw fixedly mounted to said handle, said first and second jaws constructed so as to engage opposite sides of a pipe during use;
• a spring means for biasing said first jaw into clamping engagement with a pipe during use;
• said first jaw including an arcuate pipe engaging portion, and an abutment portion having means for limiting pivotal movement of the first jaw, said pivot connection point being located between the arcuate pipe engaging portion and the abutment portion;
• and
• a flange connected to an intermediate portion of said handle, said spring means comprising a tension spring connected between said flange and said abutment portion;
• wherein said flange includes a plurality of apertures spaced along a length thereof to adjust a tension in said spring.

A pipe manipulating tool, comprising:

• a handle;
• and
• a pipe engaging portion, said pipe engaging portion comprising a first jaw pivotally mounted to said handle about a pivot connection point, a second jaw fixedly mounted to said handle, and a spring means for biasing said first and second jaws into gripping engagement with opposite sides of a pipe during use;
• wherein said first jaw includes a first arcuate portion extending from said handle in a first direction, said second jaw includes a second arcuate portion extending from said handle in a second direction opposite from said first direction, a length of said first arcuate portion being greater than said second arcuate portion, and a rubber sleeve covering a free end of at least one of said first and second arcuate portions.