I would drill into the head until it was gone using cobalt or carbide, this has always worked for me. Easier to do on a bench in a vise if possible. A small drill press would be ideal.
Gary Kolc (Machinist 40 yrs) ---- "svpegasu...@gmail.com via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > > > > > I would not use an impact driver of the bolt goes through fiberglass. If > trying to drill use a good quality cobalt drill bit turning at slow speed, > cutting oiland keep lots of pressure on drill. When I have to drill SS, I > start with a small bit and go up gradually to size needed. 3/8 in I will use > 3 different bits. 5/16 2 bits 1/4 will also use 2 bits. Remember to use > cutting oil. > Doug MountjoysvPegasusLF38 just west of Ballard, WA. > > > > > ------ Original message------From: robert via CnC-ListDate: Mon, Oct 5, 2015 > 18:19To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com;Cc: robert;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> 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 > 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.comTo 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 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