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<blockquote data-quote="SnakeBit" data-source="post: 11638436" data-attributes="member: 2522"><p>I would try to put a pencil torch on it first. It might have thread sealant on it. Even if it is just galled in place, heat will cause the bolt to expand and break the bond on the threads. Then as it cools, the bolt should come right out.</p><p></p><p>I have sawed off a couple of inches of an allen wrench then put it in a socket of the correct size. Since I have access to a mill at work, I have also drilled and tapped a small hole on the side of the socket for a set screw. Then as the hex wears, it can be replaced with a virgin piece.</p><p></p><p>You can also slip a box wrench over the end to gain better leverage, or slip a pipe over the end to extend. Both ways work well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SnakeBit, post: 11638436, member: 2522"] I would try to put a pencil torch on it first. It might have thread sealant on it. Even if it is just galled in place, heat will cause the bolt to expand and break the bond on the threads. Then as it cools, the bolt should come right out. I have sawed off a couple of inches of an allen wrench then put it in a socket of the correct size. Since I have access to a mill at work, I have also drilled and tapped a small hole on the side of the socket for a set screw. Then as the hex wears, it can be replaced with a virgin piece. You can also slip a box wrench over the end to gain better leverage, or slip a pipe over the end to extend. Both ways work well. [/QUOTE]
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