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landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5417 |
That will do the job. I’ve used it many times for the purpose.
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3rd Dec 2018 9:22am |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16870 |
These also work well but are a more expensive solution:
https://www.sykes-pickavant.com/products/w...ating/1802 |
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3rd Dec 2018 9:59am |
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hank Member Since: 12 Sep 2016 Location: South Wales Posts: 2225 |
Cheap propane torches aren't hot enough. MAP gas works a treat!
Interesting you're having trouble with swivel bolts though, mine flew out |
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3rd Dec 2018 10:02am |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 16870 |
You could always go down the oxy-propane route at home. For some reason it scares the neighbours (and insurers) less than oxy-acetylene, plus it can be moved more safely.
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3rd Dec 2018 11:10am |
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williamthedog Member Since: 29 Dec 2012 Location: south wales Posts: 3441 |
Also give the bolt heads a good whack with a hammer to break the loctite seal.
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3rd Dec 2018 11:42am |
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Snowy90 Member Since: 23 Feb 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 482 |
Sometimes it doesn't take that much heat, ive even nicked the wifes "creme Brule"! mini blow torches from the kitchen, she wasnt happy but the nut came off!
A plumbers one would be ideal, also get one of those plumbers fire proof mats to place around it helps alot if there is rubber/paint nearby C |
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3rd Dec 2018 12:30pm |
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jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7683 |
that will work fine on LR sized bolts. not so for argi stuff! Cheers James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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3rd Dec 2018 2:18pm |
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Paullr90 Member Since: 06 Feb 2011 Location: Derby Posts: 93 |
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3rd Dec 2018 6:23pm |
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Snowy90 Member Since: 23 Feb 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 482 |
Plus they are great for getting the woodburner going nice and quick! Beats a match
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3rd Dec 2018 6:29pm |
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