Talk:Removing stuck fasteners
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Welding a nut onto a broken bolt, flush with the casting or whatever tends to make for a poor weld. As a blacksmith for 55 years, I always found it much better to weld on a clean uncoated flat washer. Use higher welding 'heat' to expand and break down rust, etc. Then try a large pliers or smaller pipe wrench. Or, weld a larger nut onto the washer, which will allow better and stronger welding. Always let cool to room temp BEFORE attemping any removel of bolt. | Welding a nut onto a broken bolt, flush with the casting or whatever tends to make for a poor weld. As a blacksmith for 55 years, I always found it much better to weld on a clean uncoated flat washer. Use higher welding 'heat' to expand and break down rust, etc. Then try a large pliers or smaller pipe wrench. Or, weld a larger nut onto the washer, which will allow better and stronger welding. Always let cool to room temp BEFORE attemping any removel of bolt. | ||
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