Big.Mike Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 ...and bolts. What's the best method of getting heat to a stuck fastener? Do the small pocket torches do the job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 tbh i've never really had much sucess with heat and nuts... cold chisel, dremil or grinder and replacement bolts... It all depends on where the bolt/nut is and whats close to it as to how much heat you can apply really... Mav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tris Cocks Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I use on of these, it costs a few quid but its proved itself handy on more than one occassion - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rothenberger-Super-Fire-Gas-Torch/dp/B000TGNDO0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big.Mike Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 tbh i've never really had much sucess with heat and nuts... cold chisel, dremil or grinder and replacement bolts... It all depends on where the bolt/nut is and whats close to it as to how much heat you can apply really... Mav It's more of "another tool in the box" rather than a solution... I really don't want to have to drill out another bolt if i can help it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big.Mike Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 I use on of these, it costs a few quid but its proved itself handy on more than one occassion - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rothenberger-Super-Fire-Gas-Torch/dp/B000TGNDO0 It's it easy to get the gas or will it run on anything? (60 quid is about 5 minutes in stuck, swearing, bolt time...) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcock Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 It's it easy to get the gas or will it run on anything? (60 quid is about 5 minutes in stuck, swearing, bolt time...) Refills are available from most plumbing supplies I use Mapp gas (yellow bottles) it's a mix of propane & acetylene burns hotter than propane is also great for brazing and silver soldering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I highly recommend http://www.go-system.co.uk/diy-range.html Bloody good stuff, I've got a plathora of different blow torch sizes, I think my most used is the Micro tech pen torch, runs of light fuel gas, very easy and cheap to keep full. i mainly use the small gas flame for remote soldering (mainly wire repairs) and stuff like that, you have to be a little carefull with melting the wire sheath but i find it much easier than using a soldering iron. Mav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoltan Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 We had a rep come in with this in a catalogue. Shame it is so ludicrously expensive http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MINI-DUCTOR-II-Flameless-Induction-heater-230-volt-Launch-Price-/280874307608?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item416569d018 It really looks the ticket for studs, nuts and bolts and more but not at that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big.Mike Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 We had a rep come in with this in a catalogue. Shame it is so ludicrously expensive http://www.ebay.co.u...=item416569d018 It really looks the ticket for studs, nuts and bolts and more but not at that price Superb. Now that is the future. I have a confession, I would end up heating my tea with one of these... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoSS Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I use a small oxy-butane torch. The flame is much more precise than a butane burner so you can localise the heat to where its needed and not burn other things. Heat is always your friend with stuck stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoSS Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Thats not an induction heater at all, its a thermal heating element. Not saying its no good, its just not induction. We had a rep come in with this in a catalogue. Shame it is so ludicrously expensive http://www.ebay.co.u...=item416569d018 It really looks the ticket for studs, nuts and bolts and more but not at that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big.Mike Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 I use a small oxy-butane torch. The flame is much more precise than a butane burner so you can localise the heat to where its needed and not burn other things. Heat is always your friend with stuck stuff. Do you have a recommendation/brand? Cheers, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big.Mike Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 Thats not an induction heater at all, its a thermal heating element. Not saying its no good, its just not induction. That'll be a kettle element then... Hmm, dangerous thoughts are brewing (Literally) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoSS Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 This is mine - http://www.campingaz.com/si/p-23144-oxypower-cv-220.aspx fine for occasional use - brazing, or unsticking things. Do you have a recommendation/brand? Cheers, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierran.M.110 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 i have used the gas torch with the yellow bottles the gas last quite a long time and it does give a lot of heat and the flame is not huge so it can bue used to heat nuts and bolt where a grinder cannot go, it can be a huge stress saver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 my mate has one of these. when he got it, his dad decided to test it out on his teaspoon. my mate couldnt hold a spanner for a few weeks after. it does work really well especially where there are things that could catch from oxy acetelyne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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