Would heat work? I worry it might discolour the metal though
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of robert via CnC-List Sent: Monday, October 05, 2015 11:13 PM To: jhnelson; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert Subject: Stus-List Seized SS Nut & Bolt I can take the SS tubing off the boat for ease of access and not cause any gelcoat damage no matter what I do. I think I will first try the 'cut a slot into the bolt head' to get a large flathead screwdriver on it. If that doesn't work, I will grind the bolt head off.....I have an angle grinder and a Dremel.....I might go the Dremel route first.....I don't mind taking a little longer.....so what if it is a two beer job rather than a one beer job! There are only so many solutions to any problem....I had a feeling I was going to have go this route....no big deal. Thanks everyone for your input . Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2015-10-05 10:32 PM, jhnelson wrote: If you have room 4 inch grinder with a good cutting disk. An option might be to just cut a slot in the bolt head and use a large slot screwdriver to turn it out. If that doest work You can use the grinder to take the whole head of the bolt off. You can do the same with a Dremel but it will take a whole lot longer. Sent from my Samsung device -------- Original message -------- From: robert via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com><mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Date: 05-10-2015 22:19 (GMT-04:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: robert <robertabb...@eastlink.ca><mailto:robertabb...@eastlink.ca> Subject: Stus-List Seized SS Nut & Bolt Josh: The head of the bolt is too close to the SS tube to get a grip on it with a pair of vice-grips.....and the nut is 'recessed' so it doesn't turn when you tighten or loosen the bolt.....can't get vice-grip or a wrench on it . Maybe try to cut the bolt head off is the viable option......I assume SS will be tough cut? If I try to cut it, what would be the tool of choice? Rob Abbott AZURA C&c 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2015-10-05 9:33 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List wrote: I've had some shocking success with vise-grips. Maybe try one on each side? Maybe you'll get lucky and the bolt will just break. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Oct 5, 2015 8:24 PM, "robert via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: I have a 'pebble in my shoe' kind of problem.....a small SS nut and bolt on my bimini is seized....do I need to remove it , no....but it should be able to come apart should it need to. I have applied PB Blaster, ATF & acetone, Liquid Wench.....obviously, a product is not the answer. I tried today (thanks to Mike Hoyt) the 'tool' that can grip a 'stripped head'.....all I was doing was stripping it further and giving my right hand a palm blister. I might be able to get a hack saw blade between the head of the bolt and the SS tubing but it is going to be a challenge. The bolt takes a 9 mm wrench, however, it is recessed so that getting a wrench on it with any force doesn't work either. I can't turn the bolt and I can't turn the nut. I could simply ignore the problem for now but someday I have to get this opened so I might as well not ignore the problem now. Any and all suggestions are greatly welcomed. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com<mailto:CnC-List@cnc-list.com> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com<mailto:CnC-List@cnc-list.com> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
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