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Subject: [TowerTalk] sheared bolts
From: rhummel@cheshire.net (Robert Hummel)
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 09:45:58 -0500
>Prior to any of the methods mentioned, a little heat on the sheared
>bolt, along with a little penetrating lubricant (WD-40) will help the
>process...remember that oil burns

WD-40 is flammable and should not be used in conjunction with an open flame
or spark. (I often use WD-40 as starting fluid in cold weather.) When
combining heat + penetrating lubricant, use non-flammable Liquid Wrench.



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