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Default bolts rusted in to cast iron bench

In article .com,
Burlington Bertie wrote:
I have managed to drill one of the bolts out at the back, but this was
where I could get a straight run at it. Most of the bolts go through
the seat and the frame work means there's only 20 cm to play with to
get a drill in. I think even an angle drill would have trouble getting
into that space unless they also make very short drill bits.


The bolts are 10 mm and project about 6 cm through the metal.


Any ideas how to get them out?


If the wood is scrap drill or cut through it round the bolts and remove
so you can get a grip on the shank with Mole grips etc. Apply lots of
heat from a blowlamp. The nuts should then undo.

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