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)
---- "[email protected] via CnC-List" <[email protected]> wrote:
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> 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.
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> ------ Original message------From: robert via CnC-ListDate: Mon, Oct 5, 2015
> 18:19To: [email protected];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 .
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> Maybe try to cut the bolt head off is the viable option......I assume
> SS will be tough cut?
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> If I try to cut it, what would be the tool of choice?
>
> Rob Abbott
> AZURA
> C&c 32 - 84
> Halifax, N.S.
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> 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" <[email protected]> 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.
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