Abstract: Pipe alignment apparatus comprising: a tubular mandrel having a central bore therethrough, the opposite ends of which terminate in outwardly diverging first and second frusto-conical surfaces, the mandrel being divided into a plurality of longitudinal sections, allowing the mandrel to be radially expanded. A rod member extends through the central mandrel bore. First and second axially spaced frusto-conical members are carried on the rod and are axially movable toward each other upon manipulation of the rod member to wedgedly engage the first and second frusto-conical surfaces, respectively, effecting radial expansion of the mandrel for firmly engaging the interior of first and second pipe sections to effect the axial alignment thereof.