How to Remove a Broken Bolt
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Don’t let a defunct fastener foul you up. Follow these steps to take it off neatly without damaging the threaded hole.
In theory, metal bolts—headed fasteners with external threads that fit into suitable non-tapered nuts—can be removed and even reattached as needed. Unfortunately, when over-tightened or otherwise forced, bolts can seize and break, making them a challenge to remove. Stuck wondering how to remove a broken bolt before you can continue with your home construction or deck building project? With the right gear and technique, a broken bolt can be extracted successfully to let you insert a new one.
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