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Default Advice on removing "Push Nuts"

On 3/7/2012 7:26 AM, Reed wrote:
I need to disassemble an exercise machine that used "Push Nuts" like
these. Instructions say they need tool for removal, and are not
re-usable. It appears HD stocks them (see link below)

Is there a special tool for removal ??
Or what is best alternative, prying, cutting, what ??

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...&storeId=10051


or

http://bit.ly/wDIA8i


You can use Vice Grips to crush the nut and slip it off. If you cant get
replacements, use a Dremel tool to cut a grove and slip on a washer
and E ring to hold it in place.

http://preview.tinyurl.com/84uokws

TDD