If you can cut 1 groove in the head with an angle grinder or dremel tool, then you can cut several and presto with a good punch you'll be able to poke the bolt out thur the tube from the head end...bolt gone
Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, *Alianna* Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS d.ve...@bellaliant.net On Tue, Oct 6, 2015 at 12:39 AM, robert via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Dennis: > Quote below from a review of the 'impact driver" > > "If you have a stubborn screw, this will definitely help break it loose. > Make sure to penetrate your screws with some lube first to help get them > out without damaging the head of the screw. " > > Unfortunately for me, 'the head of the screw/bolt' is already > damaged/stripped. I tried today to turn it with one of those 'bits' > designed to tackle stripped screw/bolt heads....no go. > > I will first try to put a grove in the bolt head to try and turn it with a > big flat head screwdriver.....that failing, I will grind the head off. > > One way or the other, it is coming off! > > Rob Abbott > AZURA > C&C 32- 84 > Halifax, N.S. > > > > > > On 2015-10-06 12:17 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: > > Impact driver? > > http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_36882_36882 > > 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 >> >> >> > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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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