I'll need to remove two bolts broken off in the block of my old Volvo, and would appreciate any recommendations or advice from those of you who have gone before. I've removed broken bolts before by c
Message text written by Steven Newell and would appreciate any recommendations or advice from those of you who have gone before. I've removed broken bolts before by cutting a slot for a screwdriver b
The other trick is to centerpunch the end of the bolt (give it a good whack), in order to ensure that your drill doesn't wander. Then, start a hole with a relatively small diameter drill. Just drill
There was a fairly extensive article on this topic in Home Shop Machinist (or maybe Projects in Metal, I get the two confused). The author said welding a nut to the broken bolt/stud was the only way
Several excellent methods suggested, the good news is that these may come out pretty easily since they did not break as a result of binding while you were trying to remove them (the usual way we brea
Message text written by "Randall" welding a nut to the broken bolt/stud was the only way to go.< Well, sure. If you have a welder handy. For those of us who don't there are alternatives we can try be
I'll need to remove two bolts broken off in the block of my old Volvo, and would appreciate any recommendations or advice from those of you who have gone before. I've removed broken bolts before by c
Message text written by Steven Newell and would appreciate any recommendations or advice from those of you who have gone before. I've removed broken bolts before by cutting a slot for a screwdriver b
The other trick is to centerpunch the end of the bolt (give it a good whack), in order to ensure that your drill doesn't wander. Then, start a hole with a relatively small diameter drill. Just drill
There was a fairly extensive article on this topic in Home Shop Machinist (or maybe Projects in Metal, I get the two confused). The author said welding a nut to the broken bolt/stud was the only way
Several excellent methods suggested, the good news is that these may come out pretty easily since they did not break as a result of binding while you were trying to remove them (the usual way we brea
Message text written by "Randall" welding a nut to the broken bolt/stud was the only way to go.< Well, sure. If you have a welder handy. For those of us who don't there are alternatives we can try be