# Removing a stubborn bolt!

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/removing-a-stubborn-bolt/751829>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [April 10, 2016, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/removing-a-stubborn-bolt/751829 "2016-04-10T20:35:09Z")\
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**Author:** ![Omar\_Little](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omar_little/32/269_2.png) [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2016, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/removing-a-stubborn-bolt/751829/21 "2016-04-11T21:50:17Z")

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Use a dremel type rotary tool with a bit that will cut metal. Cut a slot into the head of the bolt, then use a flat head screw driver to loosen.

ETA: Ninja’d by Hairy Bob.

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**Author:** ![Xema](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/9de053/32.png) [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2016, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/removing-a-stubborn-bolt/751829/22 "2016-04-11T22:55:59Z")

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> [@gotpasswords](#):
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> My go-to penetrant is PB Blaster.

Yes - good stuff.

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