Rob,
If I were to attack it, I would use something like this: http://www.dremel.com/en-ca/Accessories/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9901 This was the only tool that ate the SS with any speed at all. Keep in mind that you want to use the slowest revs possible (preferably 150-200 rpm). Marek From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of robert via CnC-List Sent: October-05-15 21:20 To: 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.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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