Using a MIG Welder, Acetylene Torch, and Air Hammer to Remove a Broken Bolt

Summary

• Having access to a MIG welder, acetylene torch and air hammer can help solve the difficulty of removing broken bolts, according to a YouTube video by Jim’s Automotive Machine Shop, Inc.
• Welding a washer to the bolt and then welding a nut to the washer provides a new edge to grip and loosen the bolt.
• The use of the acetylene torch helps break up corrosion and tapping the bolt with the air hammer helps loosen build-up around the threads.
• In the absence of such equipment, using a Easy Out screw extractor or a suitable lubricant may help.

By John Elliot V

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