Removing stuck fasteners
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There is a product that works basically the same way, but the inside of the sockets are lined with sharpened flutes that are also angled to dig further into the rusted nut or bolt as you turn the wrench. These are called BOLT EXTRACTOR sockets, and bite extremely well into round and rusty bolts and nuts, as the flutes are sharp and point counter clockwise. Think of what you would get if you made a mold of an extractor drill bit. See [[Removing stuck fasteners#Special tools|Special tools section]]. | There is a product that works basically the same way, but the inside of the sockets are lined with sharpened flutes that are also angled to dig further into the rusted nut or bolt as you turn the wrench. These are called BOLT EXTRACTOR sockets, and bite extremely well into round and rusty bolts and nuts, as the flutes are sharp and point counter clockwise. Think of what you would get if you made a mold of an extractor drill bit. See [[Removing stuck fasteners#Special tools|Special tools section]]. | ||
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| + | ===Freezing=== | ||
| + | Loctite makes a product called [http://loctitefreezeandrelease.com/ Freeze and Release] that may work for certain situations. | ||
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===Hot and cold=== | ===Hot and cold=== | ||
This method uses alternating heating and cooling. The resulting expansion and contraction is thought to break a fastener loose from the grip of rust. | This method uses alternating heating and cooling. The resulting expansion and contraction is thought to break a fastener loose from the grip of rust. | ||
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