Removing stuck fasteners

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==The weld-on-a-larger-nut method==
 
==The weld-on-a-larger-nut method==
#Place a close-fitting washer over the top of the bolt, to protect surrounding material.
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#Place a close-fitting washer over the top of the bolt to protect surrounding material.
 
#Take a nut that is larger than the actual thread of the broken bolt, and weld it to the broken bolt.
 
#Take a nut that is larger than the actual thread of the broken bolt, and weld it to the broken bolt.
#Weld in short bursts, until the weld comes up into the nut.
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#Weld in short bursts until the weld fills the nut. This will heat the bolt but not the surrounding material.  Usea 6011 welding rod. This has bee reported to work well.
#Welding generously; fill up the nut. This will heat the bolt, but not the surrounding material.  Using a 6011 welding rod for this has bee reported to work well.
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#Let the welded nut cool completely without using any water or spray. The bolt will contract and break the grip of the rust.
#Let the welded nut cool completely, without using any water or spray. The bolt will contract and break the grip of the rust.
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#Turn out the bolt.
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==Penetrating and lubricating oils==
 
==Penetrating and lubricating oils==

Revision as of 03:45, 3 October 2006

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