Abstract: A tool for refacing valve seats of faucets or the like which includes a shaft to one end of which is affixed an abrasive member adapted to engage the valve seat for refacing the same. A cap is placed over, and is rotatable with respect to, the opposite end of the shaft, the cap being manually held to exert pressure on the tool in the direction of the valve seat. A spool is engaged with the shaft intermediate its length and is rotatable therewith. A flexible cord is wound around the spool and, upon quickly pulling the same from the spool, the spool and shaft are rapidly rotated to effect a corresponding rotation of the abrasive member to effect refacing of the valve seat.