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INCase

05-16-2008 12:41:29




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Aside from a torch (don't have one), what is a good way to split off a large nut? Its 1-3/8's and they're on good. Can't get them busted loose. I've seen nut splitters that go up that size but no-one around here has one. 7/8 is about as big as they go.




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TX656

05-17-2008 14:24:45




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 Re: splitting nuts in reply to INCase, 05-16-2008 12:41:29  
2nd vote for the dremel and the Quarter sized cutting wheels. Just finished cutting splitting four 15/16" nuts in the process of changing the brake pads on a 14t baler. Cut them almost all the way thru on 2 sides and then straight down with the chisel, they pop right in 1/2. Or you can just do one side and back the nut off. Never would have been able to get a grinder in the space I had to work with.

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Pycoed

05-17-2008 14:06:06




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 Re: splitting nuts in reply to Allan In NE, 05-16-2008 12:41:29  
You can save some chiselling by drilling a hole parallel to the bolt right through the nut. Use a drill size to remove as much of the nut wall thickness as possible & close to the bolt. Then all you have to chisel is the remaining nut wall.



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INCase

05-17-2008 10:26:04




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 Re: splitting nuts in reply to INCase, 05-16-2008 12:41:29  
Thanks for the feedback and other "replys". I"ll try the chisel 1st.



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used-to-be-iowa -dave

05-17-2008 00:31:42




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 Re: splitting nuts in reply to INCase, 05-16-2008 12:41:29  
I just got back from getting a vasectomy and I run into your post. Thanks alot.



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davpal

05-16-2008 21:00:31




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 Re: splitting nuts in reply to INCase, 05-16-2008 12:41:29  
Dremel tool with a tiny cut off wheel goes throught them like a hot knife through butter. I do it all the time now for hard to get at nuts that are froze on. Just did it on the back sprocket on my cousins Kawasaki 250. He rounded off a nut trying to get the sprocket off. I had the nut cut in half in about two minutes. Works great.



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goforit

05-16-2008 20:58:53




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 Re: splitting nuts in reply to INCase, 05-16-2008 12:41:29  
if u dont have a torch what do u have to cut stuff, lots of ideas these guys have ,:-/



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Bernie Steffen

05-16-2008 17:06:38




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 Re: splitting nuts in reply to INCase, 05-16-2008 12:41:29  
Air chisel works best for me. BernieSteffen



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Donnie Baker

05-16-2008 16:16:27




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 Re: splitting nuts in reply to INCase, 05-16-2008 12:41:29  
Just pick up something that is way to heavy. I gotta go



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Dan-IA

05-16-2008 19:56:16




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 Re: splitting nuts in reply to Donnie Baker, 05-16-2008 16:16:27  
I did it by crushing the gas tank in a motorcycle accident. I should still have a picture of the gastank somewhere.



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matthies

05-16-2008 15:26:55




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 Re: splitting nuts in reply to INCase, 05-16-2008 12:41:29  
Just make sure you can get new ones before you ruin these. Someone mentioned this before and had a hard time finding new ones. chris



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Gerald J.

05-16-2008 15:02:31




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 Re: splitting nuts in reply to INCase, 05-16-2008 12:41:29  
Die grinder and cutoff wheel works for me.

Gerald J.



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IH2444

05-16-2008 14:32:28




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 Re: splitting nuts in reply to INCase, 05-16-2008 12:41:29  
I have a little air grinder that holds dremel sized bits. I put a cutter bit in it and cut a groove down one side and use a cold chisel to split it apart then vise grips to screw it off.



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Walt davies

05-16-2008 14:01:52




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 Re: splitting nuts in reply to INCase, 05-16-2008 12:41:29  
If you Have good quality tools Mike Mac, Photo, Craftman just get a big long cheaper bar. The bolt should brake before the socket or racket is their guarantee. If you don't go get some your knuckles will thank you.
Walt



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Finn Md

05-16-2008 13:42:38




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 Re: splitting nuts in reply to INCase, 05-16-2008 12:41:29  
try my favorite electric tool - the angle grinder. they cut anything metal in a few seconds. might not be best for you if nuts in a tight spot or if new bolts can't be found.



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DiyDave

05-17-2008 03:10:24




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 Re: splitting nuts in reply to Harry Knuckles, 05-16-2008 13:03:10  
Now that'll set kim off!



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Nebraska Cowman

05-16-2008 12:59:53




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 Re: splitting nuts in reply to INCase, 05-16-2008 12:41:29  
I have a big chisel that I've used for years. 3/4 hex stock about 18 inches long. I use a 2 lb hammer. Once the nut is split just tilt the chisel a litte and it will open up and fall off. I've cut hundreds of them that way and prefer it to lighting the torch.



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Areo

05-16-2008 15:11:50




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 Re: splitting nuts in reply to Nebraska Cowman, 05-16-2008 12:59:53  
Frequently after you give them a good notch with the chisel you will be able to unscrew the nut. Same with a nut cracker. Once you start spreading the nut it will come easily. This way if it's an oddball you can weld the chiseled nut and reuse it. Done that a few times.

Areo



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old

05-16-2008 12:52:03




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 Re: splitting nuts in reply to INCase, 05-16-2008 12:41:29  
Grinder and chisel works ok if your carefull



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