How to Remove a Rounded Nut
Purchase a pair of locking jaw pliers from your local hardware store.. Place the top jaw of the pliers against the nut and clamp them shut.. Twist the bolt on the back of the pliers clockwise to tighten the grip.
Steps
Purchase a pair of locking jaw pliers from your local hardware store.
Purchase a pair of locking jaw pliers from your local hardware store.
Place the top jaw of the pliers against the nut and clamp them shut.
Place the top jaw of the pliers against the nut and clamp them shut.
Twist the bolt on the back of the pliers clockwise to tighten the grip.
Twist the bolt on the back of the pliers clockwise to tighten the grip.
Hold the handles and turn the nut counterclockwise.
Hold the handles and turn the nut counterclockwise.
Release the pliers by depressing the paddle on the bottom handle.
Release the pliers by depressing the paddle on the bottom handle.
Use short strokes with a metal file to flatten one side of the nut.
Use short strokes with a metal file to flatten one side of the nut.
File another flat edge on the opposite side of the nut.
File another flat edge on the opposite side of the nut.
Tighten a wrench onto the flat edges and turn the nut loose.
Tighten a wrench onto the flat edges and turn the nut loose.
Light a handheld propane torch with a striker.
Light a handheld propane torch with a striker.
Hold the torch so the flame contacts the nut for 30 seconds.
Hold the torch so the flame contacts the nut for 30 seconds.
Grab the nut with a pair of pliers and twist it loose.
Grab the nut with a pair of pliers and twist it loose.
Drop the hot nut into water so it has a chance to cool.
Drop the hot nut into water so it has a chance to cool.
Wait until the nut has cooled if you prefer to remove it by hand.
Wait until the nut has cooled if you prefer to remove it by hand.
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