Broken bolt extraction

Some of you may be very familiar with this type of issue. Anyone who works on heavy equipment with tracks knows the struggles. Follow along as I remove these broken bolts out of a Drill Rig track frame.

[@timothybailey7118]

Best part of your videos is that you don’t go on and on talking about what you’re gonna do. You just do it. And, you show your success and your failures. Great job.

[@chopperhehehe]

I second this comment 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕🙂🤞✌

[@everythingoutdoors7944]

I have expanded my drill bits and drills just for broken bolts lol.track frame bolts like your doing here I usually take a rose bud to the frame around the bolts first then center punch the hell out of them.if there is room and it's a through bolt I always drill big as I can then split with a 00 tip in the torch if dead end hole or no room to drill have had better luck with welding nut only. zinc or plated washers don't seem to hold too well

[@theoldbigmoose]

@@everythingoutdoors7944 Yep we all have our ways of dealing with these. Up here in the land of salt and snow... we call the torch our heat wrench. In those solid plates that won't heat much, I've taken to pouring the heat into the bolt with a rosebud to cherry if I can, then let it cool and weld on the nut with as much heat as possible. Some hammer raps and a little cooling. Taking the bolt to red breaks the rust bond (sometimes) and gets some expansion/contraction movement going. Like Isaac did, patience, patience and more patience.

[@tomasalvarado207]

👍👍

[@raverdan]

Hey mate what wire are you running in that machine

[@chadkennedy529]

What you gotta like about Isaac is he's not afraid to leave things in the video if they fail. Thanks for keeping it real.

[@ICWeld]

Its not fun bit its real, so i leave it in.

[@420Chameleon]

A man of integrity. Much respect.

[@Marandal]

@@ICWeld Yeah man, thanks for keeping in the things that don't always work. i get to see a bit of how it Really is.

[@willtricks9432]

Snapped off, dirty, rusty, seized, upside down, high Sun, big bolts and in the field with a crowd watching and waiting for you to finish cos the machine is costing and not earning. Who needs drama and action when this is available. Proper job. Cheers

[@1977kb0wqh1996]

KZbin is why I hardly watch any television. Your videos are one of the reasons I watch so much KZbin! Keep the good stuff coming!!

[@mjm7187]

I liked the fact that you used a 140 amp portable machine with flux core wire to demonstrate these smaller machines that many of us shadetree mechanics have are not toys. Lots of good welding tips and heating techniques in your video for coaxing out frozen bolts and broken studs. Always appreciate your clips!

[@gregthelen300]

When in college for my automotive technology degree we were required to take a welding class. Our instructor told us, let me show you something that might save you from being let go or laid off before someone else is. We spent a week 2 hrs a day learning how to weld on bolts stuck in GM 6.0 heads without drilling them. Best money I ever spent.

[@jeremyhanna3852]

Class is in session again from the master

[@jhitt79]

I work maintenance in a fairly large industrial wastewater plant. It’s an old facility originally built in 1936. I deal with this problem often. I find that breaking the rust bond between the fastener and thread helps. I will use an air hammer with a pointed chisel right on the bolt and a hammer around the area surrounding. Then after welding a nut on I quickly douse it with lots of water. The rapid heat and cooling cycles help the most. Even after welding and cooling, I’ve had to reheat with a torch and then rapid cool it. I’ve had instances of doing that a couple times then turning the bolt/stud out basically by hand. Not being critical, love the videos. Just sharing.

[@waldend248]

As a heavy equipment mechanic, I always take lessons from your videos and apply them at my own job! So thanks!

[@ICWeld]

Glad to help

[@geneautry2091]

Make sure you have a metric crescent wrench though. Lol

[@caseynelson7491]

Just wanted to tell you I really appreciate your videos. I recently started a welding business and wanting to focus and transition into equipment welding. I was a heavy duty mechanic for years and my motivation and knowledge lean toward equipment. Your videos are very helpful and educational. Just want to tell you I appreciate it!!

[@ICWeld]

Thank you for the reply. I'm glad its been helping. And thank you for your support!

[@thehappytexan]

A little trick I learned a long time ago for getting out any seized bolt is to heat the bolt and surrounding area, then take a can of 134 and freeze the bolt only. The massive temp differential creates a good amount of wiggle room. It’s always worked for me.

[@humancattoy7767]

My favorite phrase. It's the way I do it. That speaks volumes about your experience. You have been around and know what works best for you. You speak bluntly and with authority. I respect that.

[@repalmore]

I usually keep two crescent wrenches in my tool box. One metric and one SAE. ;o)

[@michaelleblanc3363]

Or a West Virginia socket set!

[@BeenThrDunThat]

Said with a straight face...

[@kristianskov4841]

@@michaelleblanc3363 A West Virginia socket set....? Please explain to me, what that means...🙂

[@Crewsy]

@@kristianskov4841 I think that is just a local term for an adjustable wrench.

[@10HDFLHX]

I have an adjustable that gives overall size in metric on one side of it.. and in SAE on the other.. always fun when I ask a helper to get me the metric adjustable and they don't see it.. I flip the wrench over and say "there it is!" LOL

[@bob14219]

Good job! - from the guy that they always called for this kind of job - I always used a 3/32" 6010 or 6011 and filled the inside of the nut right to the top - welds nut to broken bolt and heats it enough to break bond - then used a 6 point socket - instead of a metric crescent wrench : - )...... after the nut stops glowing and heat sinks into threads - no cooling spray required... thats just my way like you always say. Always a pleasure watching you and picking up vignettes from your experiences - keep us in the loop ....thanks

[@dasmith3054]

You really do great work, but the thing that impresses me is you don't get rattled, you just keep working on whatever it is until you conquer it. Keep up the good work!

[@mikemorgan5015]

Another successful mission. Great job. When installing bolts on applications like this, plumbing thread sealant like Rectorseal number 5 soft set and white Loctite 567 thread sealant really work well to fill the voids in the thread path from water and dirt, but don't "lock" the threads. I used them on our tracked vehicles in the Army. Great stuff. Not even desert dust gets in and eliminates electolytic corrosion from dissimilar metals like steel bolts in aluminum. I highly recommend flooding the bolts with penetrating oil, yes WD40 works just fine, and a little air hammer action along with all the great techniques you used here. Some torque on the nut while air hammering a flooded bolt is highly effective. That said, there will be some that just wont come out. A pleasure to watch your work, as always. Keep the content coming.

[@biggsteve1975]

That's what a happy trigger finger on the old impact gets you. "Hey...Call that guy you know, see if he can get these bolts out again."

[@rogerbird6151]

I love that metric crescent wrench to! I see you mark your tools as I used to when I worked with a bunch of guys. I started off with three marks by a file and slowly progressed to seven when I changed jobs! Well done.

[@hydewhyte4364]

When I do them, I try to keep the trigger pulled for as long as possible instead of dozens of spots. Sink as much heat into the stuck stud as possible. Then when it cools, it shrinks away from the casting.

[@michaelleblanc3363]

I thought when welding the nut to the stud you fill the nut with weld for a better bond.

[@randytravis3998]

@@michaelleblanc3363 yes but the goal is too get the nut to stick to the stud and get as much heat in the stud as you can ,, little spot welds hold the nut for looks .. but you need good heat for it too work ,, plus welding upside down makes it a bit tuff .. sometimes i will heat the stud before i weld .. at times it helps

[@michaelleblanc3363]

@@randytravis3998 Thanks, I did not understand just welding the washer to the stud then welding around the nut with out welding the inside of the nut.

[@Rgvkitchen]

Been doing these broken studs inside aluminum heads for a while now and that's the way to go. Hold a washer over the broken stud and fill in the void then attach a nut and fill that in. Stay on the trigger as long as you can without melting the entire nut and you should have enough heat to make the stud pull away from the casting when it cools off. Works like a charm. No tack and go. It leaves voids which creates a weak bond and room for breakage when you apply torque

[@randytravis3998]

@@michaelleblanc3363 he might of edited that part out , but yes you do want to weld inside the nut to the stud as hot as you can with out melting the nut ,, seen a lot of people doing tack welds and most of them the nut breaks off .. i done it a few times and you might have to weld a nut on 3 or 4 times before you get it ,,

[@ronaldbrosius7488]

I work on heavy equipment, I found out best way to remove broken bolts,is line up nut hole on broken bolt,and fill center of nut with weld, not outer side, let cool, it will come out.(may take a couple tries)

[@matthewryan2973]

I always found it "easier" if you can drill a hole in the center of the bolt as far as you can before welding, especially if it's a pass through. Awesome video!

[@InLineDiesel6]

I'm a "certified" hobby farm fixer-upper, I think most would call me a jack of all trades and a master at none. Regardless, I have learned a great deal from watching your videos, thank you.

[@jimikarhukorpi3135]

oh i feel you with the struggle.. im from Finland and i do this exact kind of work a lot. i usually start by heating the snapped bolt red hot and then let it cool down and weld a smaller nut very well to the bolt and a bigger nut on top of the smaller. I find that best method for me. Keep doing these amazing videos, i enjoy these very much:)

[@ICWeld]

Thanks for the tips!

[@mikep1085]

"Make sure you use a metric crescent wrench..." LOL!

[@properaussie331]

Been in this exact situation and in the end we blew out the holes and welded larger nuts on the inside and adjusted the hole on the idle rollers for the bigger bolt . Love your videos from Australia

[@green-zone36]

Here in Canada, when we switched over to metric, all our standard adjustable wrenchs were melted down and remanufactured in to metric adjustables adding a secert sauce to the metal.. You are right they do a much better job on difficult removals.

[@thenameforcorey2261]

I've been a auto mechanic for about 15 years now and it took a long time to learn patience like this wen it comes to doing this kinda work. U tried the same thing over and over and eventually with patience it worked and saved u a lot of head ache and bs. Love your channel man .

[@ronhill2108]

My brother-in-law (now deceased unfortunately) was a self taught welder/fabricator - he would have enjoyed your work - he was a no nonsense person, just as you, he said this is the way I do it not necessarily that it's the only way. I'm not a welder or fabricator just a run of the mill gearhead, I enjoy watching someone who knows his stuff

[@6xflowerranch890]

Always a pleasure watching you fix things. From failing to success. Never give up. Finding solutions. And handle business.

[@shauno3697]

I hope you don't mind me sharing one of my tactics with you. When I'm dealing with stuck bolts in suspension parts, I heat the bolt itself until it turns orange. I might also do a couple cycles where I allow the bolt to cool a minute and get it orange again depending on how bad I suspect the bolt to be rusted. Then I let it cool back down to the point I don't fear twisting the head off and I can usually break those stuck bolts free. I was taught that by sending the heat down the bolt, the expansion of the bolt can crush and break up the rot in the threads. Even in the instance where you had to weld nuts on, I'd bet heating the bolt first could have helped. If you ever decide to give it a try, I'd love to hear how well it did or didn't work for you. If nothing else, thanks for sharing the videos with us.

[@ICWeld]

Im sure that works very well. You are absolutely right about heating the bolt to help it break free. That is a very good process.

[@vicferrari9380]

Oh does this remind me of my early years. I have spent sooo many hours laying in the mud in the dark and sometimes cold removing track roller bolts to get machines back operational for the crews in the morning. I had to burn out lot of them. I carried a lot of Snap-on pick sets and chowdered taps for digging slag and left over bolt threads out. Oh the fun. Keep up the good work

[@MyOLD36chevy]

I wish I know these tricks 40 years ago and had the patients to use them. Well done.

[@robertoobregon3750]

If we only had KZbin forty years ago, back then a lot of guys would not show you there tricks.

[@SimpleLife1971]

Isaac, through the years I've had a lot of first time success by cleaning the bolt then welding a flange nut directly to the broken bolt on the inside of the nut, not the outside. This transfers a lot of heat through the full length of the bolt breaking it loose from the threaded hole. This really works! I also use 6 point impact sockets and the necessary breaker bar to apply the right amount of torque. Use sockets you're not in love with because you'll be beating them on to get the best engagement. Awesome video!

[@mrkrvn61]

Im going try that. I never thought of using flange nuts.

[@andymanning3855]

“I can’t right now honey, he’s removing broken bolts”!

[@99unclebob]

🤣

[@andrewmantle7627]

And it's a short video, only a half hour!

[@Twobeers1]

I think you meant to say. I can't right now honey, he's removing broken nuts!

[@deepwinter77]

It's funny because it's true. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3fbq3tsasuhobs

[@weslymanley8953]

I just want to say that you do awesome work and I love your videos. I'm glad to see someone with the patience that I've learned that we all need in this field of work. I'm glad that job went as easy as it did for you. I know first hand how easy that job can go and how quickly it could turn into a crap show as well. I had done a job like this 2 weeks ago on a tracked Liebherr mag excavator. Had 7 of them broken off and only 1 that was flush enough to weld a washer and nut to it. I drilled holes though the centers of the other 6 bolts and washed them out until I saw threads. Ran an ease-out behind them to make sure I got all of the big material out then chased all 7 with a Tap. Got them all cleaned up and ready to be put back together. Thank you for what you do and I wish you much, much success!

[@johnmadden7101]

Nice to see videos that show that plan a or b might not work. Sometimes it's just plan "I'm gonna try this ". Awesome to see real experience at work. Love the videos.

[@ICWeld]

Thanks for watching!

[@blacksheep25251]

Your videos solidify the whole "its now how you fail, its how you react to your fail" Keep trying, keep at it, and get the job done. I work on Jeeps for a hobby and the tips I've learned from you on broken bolts, welding, and just keep at it having been super inspiring! Thank you

[@stangaloski4208]

Man I was on the edge of my seat looking for movement. I shouted "got it!" My wife thinks I'm nuts

[@aniquinstark4347]

Bolts 😉

[@alexandermacaulay4194]

Thanks for another fab video. I love your calm approach to problems - if it doesn't work, try again. This is something to pass on to the next generation regardless what job you do (I'm a psychiatrist!)

[@mshort7087]

Great job Isaac. I’ve done my fair share of bolt extractions and I’m always working on old junk. A friend turned me onto a lubricant made by Justice Brothers. It’s called JB 80. Fantastic stuff. It’s the only thing I’ve used that will break loose stainless AFTER it has started galling. Keep up the fight, Isaac

[@ICWeld]

Great tip!

[@davejudydan]

I find it rewarding to see you work through the problem. One way doesn’t work keep moving forward to get the job done.

[@danielpullum1907]

You got guts man!!!! Few would show their failures!!! Lost of learning involved in failures if you pay attention.

[@davidmunro1469]

Thank you for sharing. There is an unwritten law that bolts break in a tough spot.

[@woodcutter4481]

I have extracted probably100's from tracked equipment . mainly timberjack 608 fellerbunchers.If they break off up in the hole and your flange is messed up from the the bottom rolls smashing around for a couple weeks like most of them. Removing one roller at a time from the center and more bolts break while taking it apart. Cut windows in the side of the track frame and remove them from the top and weld windows back in. Can still have stubborn ones but usually the quickest way to go. Always fun when you've got 5 or 6 (or more) of them Great video. Always a good time.

[@johnblodgett2414]

I've watched a few of your videos. As a heavy equipment mechanic, that can also weld, But im not a welder (lol). Something I do when removing broken hardware is the same as you did at the end, weld a nut though the middle, while hot I use an acid brush and anti seize, sometimes it works its way into the threads and frees it up. Hope this Helps you, thanks for the videos.

[@Trey4x4]

Loving the flow of uploads please don't stop!! We learn something new every time *cheers

[@frankruff7114]

I admire your patience and your try again attitude. You deserved that success! Great job man!

[@bsteleven]

Nothing feels better than when the bolts start to break free. it's one of them "YES" moments.

[@LumpyFPV]

I dunno, bustin a nut is pretty nice too.

[@davidasbury1134]

Thanks for the video..I'm a retired heavy equipment mechanic there's a welding rod I used to use can't remember what it's called but it makes the job a lot easier...you just hold the nut over the hole and use the rod and weld to the top of the nut then take the mig and weld the nut and post together....

[@terrystark2433]

Great, measured approach and patience in a difficult position getting those bolts out..... Don't know if I'd want the audience while I was working.

[@terrystark2433]

Maybe they could use antiseize on reassembly!

[@antoniovaldez7304]

Ya he sacado esos tornillos capados de los roles en tractores de orugas caterpillar. Antes solo existía ( aquí en Tijuana) solo soldadura de electrodo y era un poco más difícil ( para mí ). Fue un gran trabajo el de usted. Felicidades y gracias por compartir su conocimiento.

[@terrycapehart6303]

Relentless a hard working man, thanks for the video and have a blessed day America

[@genecoppedge5972]

I was so happy to see you break off the first nut you welded on, now I don’t feel so bad at my attempts. Great videos keep them coming I always learn something new. I’m going to try that next time with welding the washer onto the bolt then weld the nut to the washer.

[@donbullock8790]

Hello; I like to watch some one who knows what He's doing. You can tell because He makes it look so easy. Weld a little the hit it with the hammer and do that until you have enough to weld to. Just beautiful work. I wish I'd of known that 30 years ago. Good job and you have a new subscriber.

[@WilliamBlack-x1l]

I really admire ur patience...love watching ur videos an keep them coming !

[@ProRanchWelding]

Thanks for the great video's Isaac! Always learning better ways of doing something.

[@tommyk1073]

Not sure if you’ve ever tried spiral sockets but they work fantastic. Mine are from snap on..they have reversed sharp spiral flutes inside..you lightly pound them on a broken stud, or in this case a welded nut. Use a ratchet or breaker bar with the socket..they’re a time saver. Good video.

[@trainfixer1981]

I used both methods today on some previously gas cut off 3/4" bolts, it worked well, a bit of a battle here and there but good results. Thanks for the advice!

[@carlmassey8837]

The big washer and nut is the key.. I myself have been doing that for many years.. Properly cooling with the penetrating oil !! And work back-and-forth slowly with patients! Man seems to be knowing what hes doing!!

[@BlackBuzzzard]

Gotta Luv the feeling of four guys watching while you get it done.

[@shaunridley7013]

Nothing worse honestly. People trying to chat while you're working. Especially as a welder.

[@bullfrogmachine4776]

The fight is real. I feel your pain and satisfaction all on the same job. Yet Another great job👌👌👌 thank you

[@kenstrayhorn5923]

I have never seen this technique before and you can be sure I will try it next time I have a broken bolt on farm equipment - thanks for the tip!

[@ICWeld]

Glad to help

[@peetky8645]

north main auto repair on YT uses this technique on auto exhaust manifold bolts that are broken. sometimes fresh language is involved though

[@mpccenturion]

Thank YOU Sir! I always learn from you. The fact you show what works and sometimes doing it a couple times, let's me know to trust the process, not in fast win or loss. Cheers!

[@JonDingle]

Brilliant skills and determination for all to see. And in the background for a few minutes a world class welding rig!

[@warrenjones744]

One of the problems with track roller bolts and open holes is the bolts are often too long and stick out the top. Rusting and getting damaged by rocks and stuff up in the track frame. They are prone. to galling on the way out. It's aways an adventure. Glad it's you and not me today Isaac🤣 Cheers

[@ICWeld]

Yes exactly. thats why I was feeling the inner spot in hopes that they didnt use too long of a bolt. Interestingly enough, The threads run right up against the side wall. If they used a long bolt, it would have bent the bolt when the threads ended.

[@terrminatoragain461]

Kudos to you,for being able to lay on your back and work like that,great job !

[@mauricekeithjohnson2598]

Gluing the washer on firstly, providing a large base for the nut weld. Impressed !! Watching from home in Bermuda

[@BWP202]

As a field mechanic I have had to remove my own broken bolts in the very same manner Great job 👏

[@landroveraddict2457]

I see you got your umbrella up but I don't see any Piña coladas, stay cool man looks hot out there.👍😎

[@ICWeld]

Next time!

[@davidconaway2830]

"Metric Crescent Wrench".....hilarious!

[@ICWeld]

Left handed Crescent wrenches work too! haha

[@NR-cr762]

Snap!

[@hy78an]

Well y could always use metrinch tools, kid you not they do excist.

[@johnranalletta9249]

@@ICWeld IMO, every Crescent wrench should be dropped in the ocean. Too fiddly. Thanks for the video. Great!

[@daos3300]

@@johnranalletta9249 nah, you're just using them upside down

[@michaelhaiden6718]

I always enjoy watching you work sometimes you make me so tired I have to go and lay down

[@ihdieselman]

Issac next time maybe try trying to heat the bolt red hot with the torch first then weld up through the nut of you can get the bolt hot enough without heating the surrounding metal it will have nowhere to go and when the bolt cools down it will actually be slightly smaller than it was and should back right out. This is the method I've been using for years. Good work though you got them out and the threads are intact that's all that matters.

[@ICWeld]

will do.

[@marcuscicero9587]

not a swear word out of his mouth. that's ok, i was making up for IC while watchin the vid

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

👍👍👍

[@Crewsy]

Real men don’t need to swear.

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

@@Crewsy 👍👍👍

[@aniquinstark4347]

@@Crewsy What a laughable statement. Real men don't need to define their masculinity behind dumb virtue signalling.

[@12345NoNamesLeft]

@@Crewsy True, but it fucking feels better.

[@Tom-kw6km]

In regards to the last bolt. When you're down to you second to last move you sorta have to "push all of your chips in" and go for broke. A better and less messy out come. Thanks to the great content!

[@nickpersenaire4443]

Thanks for sharing Isaac, those are always tough. Keep up the great work. When your all done with that one it deserves a I Win.

[@judgetk8327]

I was doing that when I was a teenager. But I will tell you if you don't mind is two things you could have done to succeed almost every time. Grind the bolt a tad. Then heat it up a few hundred degrees. When I think it's going to be a hard nut to crack I make three little L's of 32nd soldier. This is just for spacer between the washer and the machine. It will melt out when your welding your nut to the washer and welding the inside of the nut full from the bottom out. This will do two things. It will help anneal the two metals and get a stronger bond. Then cool it down so you can touch it I always like to tap on the nut 40-50 times just to break any rust bond of the bolt that broke for some reason. The best way is to hold a piece of dry ice on the nut for a minute. This all may seem unnecessary but the bolt will come right out just about every time I watched it to 7:15. Welding the nut full makes the difference. Try it buddy.

[@jaysolomon4156]

Heat up around the bolt then use a ice cube on the bolt it self try not touching the area around the bile The heat expands everything and when you cool the bolt fast it gives you a small clearance. Try it it does work Also atf and acetone mix works great Look up Ed’s red on the internet it works better than any penetrating fueling Great metrics crescent wrench but believe me there are adjustable wrenches with metric marked on the side. Spent 12 years in the Middle East on US construction projects. Great videos keep it up!

[@tillman1697]

Thank you for the video! You have one of the most educational channels on KZbin! I always learn something from you!

[@jonnyonthespotwelding979]

Now thats the second video I've seen you get broken bolt out of a fixture without drilling, had i only known... Thanks again for another lesson. Hood down lights on.

[@waverider48]

There I was, just enjoying a good video...then he dropped the metric crescent wrench; got me hahaha

[@aforman1951]

I use metric crescent wrenchs too!

[@Farm_fab]

I've got a metric pipe wrench.🙄

[@mikethomas9544]

I normally look up on the inside of the track frame to see if any of the bolt is protruding. On small diggers like this one I would hit the thread with a sandblaster. Then with a freshly sharpened drill bit on an air drill, and I like air drills for drilling cos they lack rotating mass and when the drill bit jams it doesn't bite in too hard or deep especially when you have a pressure regulator turned down. Electric drills suck in this regard. You can do either, use an oxy cutter and enlarge the drill hole a bit or use a micro thermal lance. The drill hole helps guide it straight. Then I have a kero gun full of water and you shoot water into the enlarged drill hole, and I drive a small flat cold chisel in. Put a small shifter on the chisel and out they unscrew.

[@djamelhamdia134]

The patience of this guy!

[@billymoore4788]

I take something away from all your videos and apply it at the biomass plant. Appreciate all the knowledge you give out

[@howder1951]

Those bolts would have come out a lot easier IMHO, if there wasn't so many supervisors hovering about. I like your umbrella, bet it gets a lot of use in the heat. Enjoyed cheers!

[@milotorres6894]

Helicopter company supervision 😊👍

[@neilpuckett359]

He's worked on their equipment before he knows them.

[@wudchk]

Just found your channel yesterday, watched a bunch of videos, and said "Wow that area looks familiar". Come to find out, you're basically a neighbor! No wonder the scenery looks so familiar. So cool, glad I found ya!

[@ICWeld]

Welcome aboard!

[@robkeith5257]

Love watching your work and videos. Awesome how you stay so calm. Your a very knowledgeable man.

[@dougankrum3328]

There are channels like yours.....a thumbs up before I even see the content....the guys (or girls) that give a thumbs down....if you don't like the effort this guy puts in...just go somewhere else....

[@markreetz1001]

Good job! I'm always impressed with guys that can get those bolts out. Always seemed impossible to me!! Enjoyed the vid.

[@markreetz1001]

Oh, you were drawing a crowd there!

[@edwarddavis507]

Thank you for taking the time to video this for us. It really means a lot. The on the job education is priceless!

[@defendermender4959]

Sitting down, shutting up and paying attention sir 😇👌🏻

[@waiakalulu3501]

Tenacity master class in session here, awesome! It's always amazing to see someone with high level skills and the pure confidence and positive attitude that it brings to the job at hand. I've certainly have a lot to learn, but this is exactly the direction I want to go in with respects to building skills and sharpening up my attitude. I liked seeing a successful pattern emerge as you tried different things. There was a lot of control there, too, when you gave things time to cool off. It takes a lot of discipline to control that urge to start wrenching on things.

[@boywonder768]

You can reuse those bolts now you’ve welded heads back on them. 😂

[@giggiddy]

Exactly. Maybe use them to secure the cars on a roller coaster or something like that. Lol

[@Crewsy]

@20:10 Metric Crescent wrench? You failed to mention that yours is a left handed metric crescent wrench. It makes a difference.

[@xj9ox]

I have used the same method to get studs out of cylinder heads. I have the most success when I get the piece of stud nice and hot to glowing point. Of course, I never have to worry about dirt in the thread from the other side of the hole like you did though. Even when you can get to the other side to clean the exposed threads, those sort of bolts never come out easily probably because the coating of rust makes the threads bigger. I wonder if greasing the threads either from the top or as the bolts go in might make them easier to get out in a few years/months later. I have got one bolt on my loader frame that will not come out no matter what. Someone has used a coach bolt at some stage and then broke the end of the threads off on the other side of the hole. It's a mess, but I'll keep trying and I think you might have given me a couple of ideas to test out. 👍

[@johnvitro5908]

nice job those always are a uphill battle

[@shortfuse43]

That man never gives up! Worked those bolts until he had 'em whupped. Most would have given up and drilled or gouged them out.

[@YardpigTSI]

Never understood the washer first. I've always just welded direct to the inside of the nut, or built it up with weld. Liked your weld and hammer technique to mushroom it a bit and shock it, I'll try that next time. Still not convinced a washer is worth the hassle. Thanks again, always waiting for another of your videos. A+

[@ICWeld]

sometimes the inner holes of the washers and bolts dont match the size of the broken bolt. sometimes theyre too big of diameter so Im forced to use a washer.

[@brentjackson8383]

Work fascinates some people. They can watch you do it all day

[@bradleywilliams2401]

That's Me Now !! RETIRED & luv Watching, Tips come in real handy !! 🇨🇦

[@robertmanley7556]

Try try and try again ........not the right way or the wrong way just the you made things happen !! You are a person to definitely learn from !! Persistence and patience and the skill of a real true person who enjoys there craft !! Excellent work !!👍👍👍 Also I dig the music very relaxing !!

[@colekrahn6450]

You should invest in some star xtract welding rods. They're made just for this kinda stuff, 125.000 psi tensile strength, penetrant in the flux to help protect threads and other goodies. They're a little pricy but boy do they work slick