Removing damaged screws and nuts

Section62

Kido250 said:

GDB2222 said:

An angle grinder is far more fun than a hacksaw. 

Couldn’t agree more. Love power tools.

They need to be treated with respect though, an angle grinder can amputate several fingers in less time than it takes to say "ouch!". And the issues with sparks that FreeBear pointed out.

Some pictures of the fixings would be useful to get more tailored advice - Bendy's advice to drill into the head (if appropriate in this case) is likely to be a safer route than an angle grinder and likely to cause less damage all round.

FreeBear

Section62 said: They need to be treated with respect though, an angle grinder can amputate several fingers in less time than it takes to say "ouch!". And the issues with sparks that FreeBear pointed out.

And have you seen the damage a shattered disk can do ?

I've seen one embed its self deep into a breeze block wall. I now refuse to buy any disk that shows sign of being stored in damp conditions, any that are not perfectly flat, or beyond their expiry date - Yes, cutting & grinding disks have an expiry date, usually three years from manufacture. If there is no date on the disk, do not use it (unless it is a diamond coated steel blade).

Eldi_Dos

FreeBear said:

Section62 said: They need to be treated with respect though, an angle grinder can amputate several fingers in less time than it takes to say "ouch!". And the issues with sparks that FreeBear pointed out.

And have you seen the damage a shattered disk can do ?

I've seen one embed its self deep into a breeze block wall. I now refuse to buy any disk that shows sign of being stored in damp conditions, any that are not perfectly flat, or beyond their expiry date - Yes, cutting & grinding disks have an expiry date, usually three years from manufacture. If there is no date on the disk, do not use it (unless it is a diamond coated steel blade).

Never knew that about expiry dates.

Had several inductions when shown the correct usage and how to change a blade. Used many times under permit to work systems and the permit issuer would check grinder for safety and electrical compliance, and many safety audits, never once did the issue of expiry dates get mentioned. Sometimes things can be under our noses and we just do not see them.

I get the impression many of us on here are hoarder's and will sometime today be checking the shed or cupboard.