[Shop-talk] Tool Question

[Neil Sherry]

The welding itself is useful as a source of heat. Blob of weld from a MIG on top of the bolt - then try the vice grips.




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On Wed, Sep 11, 2019 at 12:01 AM +0100, "Jim Franklin via Shop-talk" <shop-talk at autox.team.net> wrote:












> On Sep 10, 2019, at 2:23 PM, Matt via Shop-talk  wrote:
> 
> I have a seized bolt I am trying to loosen without breaking and it is in a hard to reach location.
> I can't get a socket on it and the 12 point box wrench I am using is slipping off.
> I am having trouble locating a 6 point wrench  (10mm by the way).
>  

If nothing else works, a very good mechanic friend just goes straight for the welder. Welds on a large, easy to reach bolt and (maybe with heat and penetrating fluid) has success.

jim






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