j.duprie wrote:
Hi folks..
I've got one of hte old (original) delta 12" planers - I don't recall the
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An alternative to the Dremel is the nut splitter. Look at
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40929

or similar. Does a good job and doesn't usually do much harm to the rod.
mahalo,
jo4hn