Abstract: An apparatus and method for aligning conduits including pipes, pipe fittings and the like prior to joining, the apparatus including a first ring assembly for removably encircling an end portion of a first conduit to be joined and a second ring assembly for removably encircling an end portion of a second conduit to be joined to the end portion of the first conduit. A connecting device is provided for connecting the first and second ring assemblies together axially spaced apart so that the ring assemblies are spaced apart sufficiently to permit joining of the end portions of the conduits between the first and second ring assemblies. The apparatus is also provided with aligning provisions for axially aligning the end portions of the first and second conduits, the aligning provisions being disposed between the ring members and including a plurality of adjustable contact surfaces for contacting respective end portions of the first and second conduits.