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(Smack it with a hammer method #2)
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==Smack it with a hammer method #2==
 
==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.  
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This method is useful when dealing with a bolt that is rusted very tightly. A lot 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.  
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The sudden force will break the bolt loose with less of a chance twisting off the head.
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The best thing to do 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 of twisting off the head.
  
 
==The hot and cold method==
 
==The hot and cold method==

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