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packy (MA)
actually not an invention but more of an accidental discovery.
i had to change the tank to bowl bolts on an old (yellow) sears toilet yesterday.
the bolts and nuts were brass but the steel metal washers rusted away. could not hold the slotted bolt head because it stripped. so (great idea) hit the bolt with the oscillating tool and cut it.
well the bolt just kept rattling around and i could not cut it. BUT, the vibration loosened the corrosion and the nut came loose so it unscrewed by finger tight.
so, vibration somehow loosen the corrosion on both brass bolts. customer was happy because the yellow color matched the tub and lav so replacement was out of the question.
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nicholas123 (FL)
Thanks for sharing, Packy. I will have to remember that. Interesting.
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george 7941 (Canada)
Another tool that might have worked in that situation is an impact driver, like this Makita one.
[www.makita.ca]
It comes in most useful in removing faucet cartridges. You just have to reach under the sink and hold on to the valve body with one hand to prevent it from turning and the impact driver effortlessly spins the cartridge off.
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hj (AZ)
An impact tool being used on a china toilet? I think not, but my HackZaw with a long blade always does the job.
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