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12-26-2021, 12:22 PM
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Looking at buying Bolt Buster. Any Opinions?
I'm going to remove my original 74 SD exhaust manifolds. One is cracked. The head pipes are good. So thinking of heating nuts on studs to remove pipes. Thought about old drilling, cutting method. Now thinking Bolt Buster. I think the 1800 watt model. Any opinions? Thanks
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12-26-2021, 12:35 PM
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Hmmmm. I never knew that tool existed, I had to look it up. I always used my gas torches in the past, but it can get dicey in tight spots. I’d like to see feedback too. They look a little pricey though for as often as I’d use it.
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12-27-2021, 01:03 AM
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oh its a simple induction heater,, there are plenty of u tube vids on how to make one,using a old electric stove heating element..
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12-27-2021, 01:33 AM
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Used one with a friend disassembling a '41 Plymouth Sedan.
It heats up bolts fast, really fast. Much faster and easier than a torch. Came with various attachments that can reach tough spots. It's an improvement for sure, just depends if the price is wort it to you.
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12-27-2021, 09:49 AM
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I've looked at making one. Looked at cheaper no names. I'm seriously thinking, spend the money buy the Bolt Buster kit 1800 watt model. With the extra elements. You can make your own elements. If I can remove the 6nuts on the SD exhaust manifolds. Price might be worth it. Then there's my old Cub Cadets I need to remove rusted bolts at times.
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01-03-2022, 09:42 PM
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We have one at work. I found if you heat them up(cherry red) then go to lunch come back and buzz them off. Just my 2c.
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01-04-2022, 07:07 AM
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Thank you. Videos seem convincing. Sometimes you think I'll buy the best(my opinion)then I'll have the tool.I was hoping someone here had personal experience.
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02-25-2022, 10:05 PM
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We have one at my school. I think it works as well as a torch IF you can get to the fastener with the available attachments. Students still manage to catch things on fire with it, so don't be fooled. Also, the radiant heat can still melt plastic fuel lines on late model cars. Just use the same precautions as a torch. Easier to control than an open flame. On your SD manifolds or other iron parts, I would heat the fastener to cherry red, then wait 5 minutes or so. Touch a piece of paraffin wax to the bolt. If it smokes allot, the part is still too hot. Try again after a couple minutes. The wax will pull around the threads by capillary action and after the bolt cools another 10 minutes, it will come out easily. Works great on iron, OK on steel, and hit or miss on aluminum.
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