OK, we've aquired one of those wooden swingsets from a neighbour. We took it apart in as few pieces as possible and transported it to our house. We're trying to reassemble it and have determined that one of the old metal bolts (approximately 8 inches long) has broken off inside the wood.
Any idea on how to get it out?
2007-10-07 03:26:01 · 9 answers · asked by sdc_99 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
go to The Home Depot and buy an extractor bit. It goes onto a power drill. What it will do is drill a hole through the bolt, so it can be reverse threaded without destroying the wood. A set only cost like 8 bucks. good luck
2007-10-07 03:30:59 · answer #1 · answered by y2jsdad 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Go to Lowe's and get lag bolts. A larger diameter would be better so if the holes on the mount are large enough then get 3/8" lag bolts. Get a pilot bit the same size as the shank of the bolts. It's the part of the bolt between the head and the threads. Also buy a pair of locking pliers, like Vise-Grips, get the larger ones with the serrated jaws because they grab better. Clamp the pliers onto the broken bolts and back them out of the holes. If they are in the drywall too deep then cut around them to gain access. After you get the broken bolts out, re-drill your pilot holes with the new pilot bit. Before you drive the new bolts get bar soap from the bathroom and rub the threads of the bolts on the bar to help lubricate them as you drive them in. The 3/8" bolts are large enough diameter that you won't break them when driving them into the studs especially if you drill the correct size pilot holes and use the bar soap for lubrication.
2016-03-19 07:02:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drive it out with a hammer and one of the other 8 inch bolts, or a long screwdriver, if the bolt goes all the way through the board. If it is a wood screw, screwed into the wood, then broken off, you will have to drill it out and replace it with a bolt that goes all the way through that wooden piece, with a nut and washer on the other side.
2007-10-07 03:36:03 · answer #3 · answered by Mark T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An easy out kit would be the most likely way to remove the old broken bolt. However, depending on the location, you could leave it and drill another hole.
2007-10-07 03:41:35 · answer #4 · answered by pbonck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can remove a little wood around he bolt, you may be able to grasp it with a vice-grip, then back it out.
2007-10-07 03:46:02 · answer #5 · answered by Honest Opinion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if no bolt head is visible to physically screw it out, then obtain a similar length bolt but smaller diameter ,place it in the hole and give it a big hit (with a big hammer) it should pop out the other side
2007-10-07 03:36:13 · answer #6 · answered by la$t drinx$ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
either an easy out, or drill it out. If you have room, you could push it deeper and use a larger screw
2007-10-07 03:30:42 · answer #7 · answered by watchher01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it between some blocks and try to force it out with a car jack.
2007-10-07 03:31:43 · answer #8 · answered by The man in the back 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
EASY OUT
2007-10-07 04:44:38 · answer #9 · answered by nbr660 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋