Removing stuck fasteners
(→The hot and cold method) |
(→The weld-on-a-larger-nut method) |
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#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. | ||
#Welding in short bursts, heat it until the weld comes up into the nut. | #Welding in short bursts, heat it until the weld comes up into the nut. | ||
| − | #Welding generously, fill up the nut. This will heat the bolt, but not the surrounding material. | + | #Welding generously, fill up the nut. This will heat the bolt, but not the surrounding material. I have found that using a 6011 welding rod for this works good. |
#Let it cool completely. The bolt will contract and break the grip of the rust. | #Let it cool completely. The bolt will contract and break the grip of the rust. | ||
#Turn out the bolt. | #Turn out the bolt. | ||
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