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  1. Cobleskill

    Removing stump grinder bolts...help

    Probably have to reinforce the box so they don't blow through. They are a hell of a deal. I am surprised more companies don't ship that way. Fed Ex sucks in my area.
  2. Cobleskill

    Removing stump grinder bolts...help

    It might take the temper out of steel. I have heated brake bleeder screws, sometimes more than once, and they come out without breaking. I used to dread those frozen little suckers. I replace them with new. Never damaged anything doing it so far.
  3. Cobleskill

    Removing stump grinder bolts...help

    Seriously you guys working on equipment need to try the heat quench magic. Like the check plug in a rear end with the 1/2" square plug recess. I have had them rounding out from being stuck so tight and salt induced scale. Heat that sucker up to orange and spray with water. Some things might...
  4. Cobleskill

    Removing stump grinder bolts...help

    Yes. I think so as well. Won't hurt to try though as his options are limited at the moment.
  5. Cobleskill

    Removing stump grinder bolts...help

    It takes quite a bit of practice to get good at it though. The iron worker knows how for sure. I think I would give the drill a whirl. If the bolts aren't real hard the hole is already started and centered with the allen wrench recess. Worth a shot.
  6. Cobleskill

    Removing stump grinder bolts...help

    Heating the threaded side of the bolt to orange and then quenching works magic. propane won't get it that hot. The bolts might be too hard for easy drilling. Worth a try.
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