Q: I was adjusting the tracks on my garage door where they attach to angle brackets, and I came across a bolt that I could not loosen. Do you have any hints that might work? A: I have lots of hints ...
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Free Up Stuck Bolts in 5 Easy Steps

It seems like every repair job involves at least one stuck bolt. And over the years I’ve learned that brute force isn’t the best bolt removal technique.
[Amon] built an induction heater to break stuck bolts loose. If you work on cars, machines, or anything big and metal, sooner or later you’re going to run into stuck nuts and bolts. Getting them ...
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Nothing can bring a project to a halt quite like the discovery of a broken bolt. Whether it's something as simple as replacing an old mower ...
Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Breaking the head off a bolt is a terrible scenario, but one many of us have ...
When a bolt is really long, removing a nut from it can be a huge pain. You can’t use a normal socket wrench and if there’s not enough space around the bolt, you can’t use much else. This DIY PVC tool ...
Q: I enjoy your magazine, but I missed the memo about replacing my fuel filter every 30,000 miles. To be honest, my C4 Corvette has over 90,000 miles on it and I have never replaced the fuel filter ...