Removing broken bolts

jmcarter · 11-06-2019, 01:37 PM

I’ve been guilty of depending on easy-outs too much, thought this little video might provide some tips for when you get that sickening feeling when the torque wrench suddenly goes “soft”.

Mike Gray · 11-06-2019, 03:42 PM

I've been guilty of depending on easy-outs too much, thought this little video might provide some tips for when you get that sickening feeling when the torque wrench suddenly goes “soft”.

No the sickening feeling is when the easy-out snaps off in the hole you just drilled into the bolt.

Chevy55 · 11-07-2019, 07:38 PM

Removing broken or rusted fasteners comes with experience and you learn from your mistakes.

There are different methods for different metals and conditions, be patient look for advise and you'll learn.

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jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,295 Likes: 2,380 Liked 3,174 Times in 971 Posts	Removing broken bolts I’ve been guilty of depending on easy-outs too much, thought this little video might provide some tips for when you get that sickening feeling when the torque wrench suddenly goes “soft”. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

11-06-2019, 03:42 PM	#2
Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 615 Likes: 310 Liked 685 Times in 196 Posts	Re: Removing broken bolts I've been guilty of depending on easy-outs too much, thought this little video might provide some tips for when you get that sickening feeling when the torque wrench suddenly goes “soft”. No the sickening feeling is when the easy-out snaps off in the hole you just drilled into the bolt.

11-07-2019, 07:38 PM	#3
Chevy55 Banned Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 324 Likes: 625 Liked 179 Times in 89 Posts	Re: Removing broken bolts Removing broken or rusted fasteners comes with experience and you learn from your mistakes. There are different methods for different metals and conditions, be patient look for advise and you'll learn.