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wrote:
I am trying to remove an old gate from a wooden post. The holder screws
have rusted, as have the nuts and bolts holding the gate. What is the
best thing to do: should I try to cut through the metal, or force the
gate off the post with a crow bar? or some other solution.

An angle grinder will make short work of any metal. Preferably with a
diamond disc, even cheap ones are vastly superior to grit discs. If
your hinges are of enough value to not want to do that, drilling into
the rusted fixings would take all the strength out of the bolts/screws,
and enable easy removal.

NT