Removing stuck fasteners
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==Smack it with a hammer== | ==Smack it with a hammer== | ||
Though this may not be practical for all situations, you can often break loose a stuck bolt simply by hitting it on the head with a hammer. In such a case, a brass drift may be helpful. Drifts of varying lengths can be made from brass tubing, and used to access hidden bolts. Brass is used because it's softer, and thus less likely to damage the head of a fastener. | Though this may not be practical for all situations, you can often break loose a stuck bolt simply by hitting it on the head with a hammer. In such a case, a brass drift may be helpful. Drifts of varying lengths can be made from brass tubing, and used to access hidden bolts. Brass is used because it's softer, and thus less likely to damage the head of a fastener. | ||
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| + | ==Smack it with a hammer method #2== | ||
| + | When dealing with a bolt that is rusted very tightly. Alot of people will get a wrench or ratchet and push against it with a steady force. Doing this will more than likely break off the bolt head of a rusty bolt. | ||
| + | The best thing is to get a wrench or ratchet on it, and either hit it with your hand or a hammer several times. | ||
| + | The sudden force will break the bolt loose with less of a chance twisting off the head. | ||
==The hot and cold method== | ==The hot and cold method== | ||
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