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Dennis C. On Mon, Oct 5, 2015 at 9:19 PM, robert via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Graham: > > The nut is 'recessed' in a slot so that it doesn't turn when you torque > the bolt.....cutting the 'nut' is not an option.....can't get a wrench or a > pair of vice-grips on it either. I have to concentrate on the other > end....the head of the bolt is accessible. > > Rob Abbott > AZURA > C&C 32 - 84 > Halifax, N.S. > > On 2015-10-05 10:28 PM, Graham Collins via CnC-List wrote: > > Actually probably easier to cut the nut off if it is accessible, you just > need to get one side of it. I'd rough cut with an angle grinder. Off the > boat so sparks don't trash anything... > > Graham Collins > Secret Plans > C&C 35-III #11 > > On 2015-10-05 10:19 PM, robert via CnC-List wrote: > > 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 > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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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