I agree. If you are removing the fastener and plan to throw it away and
replace with new it's a good idea. Some places like holding fenders on is fine,
but, take good care of your "life and limb" hardware. Heating anything critical
red hot is definitely a no no.
kw
In a message dated 12/14/2004 7:00:35 AM Pacific Standard Time,
mtyler@hctc.net writes:
CAUTION!! If you do this, DO NOT re-use the fastener. Quenching the
dull red steel with water will work harden the metal making it brittle.
It could fail under load.
-Marc
On Dec 13, 2004, at 9:53 PM, Bob Winslade wrote:
> Try heating them up with a torch, almost where they are starting to
> turn
> dull red, and douse them with water. Then try and put the wrench to
> them.
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