Removing a Stubborn Split Nut

[Glen C]

I mentioned this method of removing a stubborn split nut in another thread a while back. In short ... I epoxy a steel hex nut to the split nut. Here's a link to photos of the step-by-step.

http://users.accesscomm.ca/galoot/splitnut/


Here's a quick photo of results.





Thanks to Timberwolf for describing this technique on another forum years ago.

Regards.

Glen

[Ryan in Edmonton]

Thanks very much for posting this Glen. I'm definitely going to give this a try!
Ryan

[Glen C]

You're welcome, Ryan.

It's really effective where the split nut has little or no slot left. Sometimes the nut can be re-slotted once it's removed this way.

Regards.

Glen

[phil]

that's a good idea, when it is off a little heat will tackle the epoxy.

[Glen C]

Hi, Phil. Yes, regular epoxy has a pretty low melting temperature. (I'm not sure what it is). I normally use a soldering pen to melt it, but I'm sure almost anything hot will do.

Regards.

Glen

["TobyC"]

Thanks Glen, I like it!

Toby

P.S. I remember you mentioning this before, but I don't remember which thread. Can you give a link? Thanks

[Glen C]

P.S. I remember you mentioning this before, but I don't remember which thread. Can you give a link? Thanks

Glad you enjoyed it, Toby.

I originally mentioned the hex nut and epoxy removal tip in the recent J Flint saw thread ... Page 2, posts #5 and #9.

http://forum.canadianwoodworking.com...%29-Saws/page2

That was one of the most information-packed threads I've ever participated in. I hope it keeps rolling.

Regards.

Glen

["TobyC"]

Thanks Glen,
And I looked there too, guess I didn't check all of it.
That is a heck of a nice thread. I have looked for some factory images, but I lost hope. Maybe somewhere in some catalog or book. Does Canada have something like a 'Chamber of Commerce'?

Toby

[Glen C]

You're welcome, Toby.

Yes, we do have Chambers of Commerce in Canada. Those, along with and city Trade Directories and newspaper articles, are very helpful when doing research.

I have searched for photos of the two J Flint factories in St. Catharines and come up empty. I know others have searched, too. All I have found is surveyor-type outline drawings so far.

Regards.

Glen