Removing a broken bolt using a welder

Removing a broken or sheared bolt or stud is never easy, but if you have a welder (a mig welder is preferred) you can sometimes weld a nut to the end of the broken bolt. The heat generated by the welding process often helps to loosen the bolt and makes removal of the bolt can be achieved very easily with a spanner.

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[FirebrandNIRE]

But what if you need to use the nut again seeing the only one you've got left to finish the job :-)

Joking of course :-)

Great tip btw!

[ultimatehandyman]

@FirebrandNIRE

LOL, I read the first sentence and was getting worried LOL

Thanks for the comment ;-)

[mrdavidurquhart]

Thank you for another great video. I do hope you keep making videos and welding would be a great topic.

[ultimatehandyman]

@mrdavidurquhart

I'll get some sorted in the next few months ;-)

Thanks for the comment ;-)

[Digadogup]

just a warning for others, do not weld around galvanised metal! its toxic as the zinc fumes are generated!

[ultimatehandyman]

@Digadogup

Good point, I know a few people that have been ill after welding Galv - but they still do it !



[benny5825]

Thanks i must get one,look forward to your welding videos.

[ultimatehandyman]

@benny5825

Yes it fuses the nut to the broken bolt. Weld is extremely strong and 1 inch of good weld can hold about 1 Ton.

[benny5825]

How does the weld work,does it just melt the two together?