Liz Megerle wrote in
news:O6CYj.1291$ay2.967@trndny01:

I like this idea, and we've got the welder. Nothing like an excuse to
play with it. Otherwise, it's grinder time. Of course I countersunk the
nuts too.

then you could use a small cold chisel to cut/split the nut off the bolt.

I also suggest some PB Blaster penetrating oil to help loosen the nut.

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