Removing stuck fasteners
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*[http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?cat=Hand+Tools%2C+General+Purpose&pid=00952166000&vertical=TOOL&subcat=Bolt-Out%2C+Taps+%26+Dies&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes Craftsman 10 pc. Damaged Bolt/Nut Remover Set, Low Profile Bolt-Out Sears item #00952166000]. They are useful for when the bolt head is rounded off, or there is no room to beat a socket or wrench on to it, or when a torch is not available. | *[http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?cat=Hand+Tools%2C+General+Purpose&pid=00952166000&vertical=TOOL&subcat=Bolt-Out%2C+Taps+%26+Dies&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes Craftsman 10 pc. Damaged Bolt/Nut Remover Set, Low Profile Bolt-Out Sears item #00952166000]. They are useful for when the bolt head is rounded off, or there is no room to beat a socket or wrench on to it, or when a torch is not available. | ||
*Another good brand of bolt extractor is Extractor, has a little bit more "bite" than the Craftsman and Irwin ones | *Another good brand of bolt extractor is Extractor, has a little bit more "bite" than the Craftsman and Irwin ones | ||
+ | [[File: DAMAGED-FROZEN_BOLT_REMOVAL_SOCKETS.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Damaged or frozen fastener removal sockets]] | ||
==Tips for broken-off bolt heads== | ==Tips for broken-off bolt heads== |