Removing stuck fasteners
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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. | ||
| − | #With a welding torch | + | #With a welding torch, a hand-held propane torch, or a combination MAPP gas/oxygen torch kit, heat up a bolt head until it turns red. |
#While it's still red-hot, squirt it with water. | #While it's still red-hot, squirt it with water. | ||
#Repeat the heating and cooling process again with the torch and water. | #Repeat the heating and cooling process again with the torch and water. | ||
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| + | ****SAFETY NOTES**** | ||
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| + | Wear proper safety attire including welder's gloves and safety goggles. | ||
| + | As with any time you use any flammable ignition sources, HAVE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITHIN ARM'S REACH. Accidents are preventable. | ||
==The heat and paraffin wax method== | ==The heat and paraffin wax method== | ||
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