This is the exact instruction I have been looking for. Thnx for posting.. i am trying this on an old 1947 American Standard tank.. removed tank with reciprocating saw but one bolt still needs to come out.. gasket is also frozen to bowl and its metal!! Can a hacksaw get that off as well? Would like to salvage the tank itself which is still not cracked and usable
I grabbed some vice grips to hold the bolt against the toilet as a back & used an open wrench to loosen the nut enough to get the vice grips under the nut and got the impact to loosen the rest of the nut completely off
THANK YOU!! I was definitely in a bind and I didn't have a lot of space to maneuver...This approach made it happen quickly, even with a rusty hacksaw...
I have a toilet which has stainless steel bolts for it tank. Left side won't come off. Has like a butterfly nut that rusted 98% away. Magically stuck to the bolt. Whole bolt moves. What tool need to cut that kind of metal?
+Ricky Broussard Hey Ricky, this is the way most guys out in the field do it, but a dremel will get the job done! thanks for watching. P.S Head over to my Facebook page: bobsplumbingvideos.com, doing a pre-launch on a really cool preventive maintenance video series, and at the moment you can download all five modules for free! HAPPY PLUMBING!
@@BobsPlumbingVideos I was replacing a toilet as I looked up some options as my bolts weren’t really rusted but the whole bolt was turning. I took your idea as my best option as my limitations with my back and hard to reach bolts. I used a screwdriver I could also use a crescent wrench on the drivers shaft. Worked like a charm. Thanks!
I would have just cut a slot in the top of the bolt. Then spray a little Screwloose on the bolt and nut; wait five minutes for the Screwloose to work in, then put a flathead screwdriver in the top of the bolt, and a wrench on the nut. Turn the nut while holding the bolt with the screwdriver. This would only work if you have enough of the bolt sticking up from the bolt however. But if you do, then there is no need to keep cutting through into the nut. Screwloose, or even WD40 really helps get those nuts off. Great video, by the way.
AFTER slotting it hold the shaft with a screw driver and turn the nut... or hold the nut with a wrench and use an impact drill and a flat screwdriver to force the nut off. OR put a nut driver over it and turn it fast... put mini hacksaw up to shaft and it slices it in like 3 seconds.... OR an angle grinder. Lots of ways to skin a cat.
How would I hold the bolt, if it keeps spinning? I have a loose bolt, but no friction to hold the bolt on the bottom. Thank you soo much for the video btw.
If you hold the bolt with a pair of pliers and start to make a cut directly down the center of the bolt. You can then try to hold back the bolt with a flat blade screw driver in the slot you create with the hacksaw.
That is an option to choose if the nut is not severely fused to the bolt. But because most times you're working tight quarters, I find it easier to just cut completely down the bolt and split the nut in half!
This little problem is the reason A product called a jam bar is made. But thank you for the video it's good to have Other techniques and dealing with the same problem
Once you get a slit cut into the bolt, why not try putting a slotted screwdriver in there to hold the bolt in place and retry turning the nut with some channel locks?
Since you already know the nut and/or bolt is corroded or gummed up, start the process the night before by spraying some PB Blaster or penetrating fluid on the offending nuts/bolts.
Nice video, although the title should be: "How To Cut Out a Toilet Flange Nut." I am wondering how to remove the actual flange bolt, not the nut as explained in the video. Both of mine are stuck after removing the bowl and I need to install longer bolts for a new toilet. Maybe just smash it with a flat screwdriver? I used locking pliers and broke it off trying to remove it. oops...
My bolt was spinning. I cut off mine with a Dremel easy lock metal cutting blade. Pretty easy. I cut the bolt on each side and split it with a screwdriver, hammer.
Not for nothing: If you're rplacing the toilet...LOL. just hit the toilet next to the bolt with a hammer and walla the toilet will crack and you're all set, throw the peices in the bowl and carry away.
Easy to saw a bolt secured in a vise. Not easy to saw a wobbly one on a toilet. I think sawing part was down and using a narrow screwdriver vertically and a wrench might suffice.
Thanks looked at a number of plumbing videos, your work seems the most clear! Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Found this video because of my own toilet. GREAT video! Thank you
Fantastic! Glad it helped.
Thank you soooo much! I´ve spent so long trying to remove a bolt in a very tight space, this worked perfectly!
Excellent! Glad it helped! Bob
You’re welcome, thanks for checking out the video! Regards, Bob
This is exactly the video I need. Off to saw my flange nut and bolt with my mini hacksaw. Thanks.
You're welcome!
Excellent vid!! If you have to do this a lot, or just don't want to be in a fix--use a Dremel or similar rotary tool with a metal cut-off wheel.
Great point!
This is the best advice when wanting to remove a rusty toilet seat bolt! You wont damage the porcelain bowl! Im gonna try today.
This is so much better than the UA-cam guy doing this with an angle grinder! 🤦♂️ Thanks!
I agree, a grinder is to risky next to the porcelain. Thanks! Regards, Bob.
Did this today on my day off… such fun. But thanks for the info, help greatly.
This is the exact instruction I have been looking for. Thnx for posting.. i am trying this on an old 1947 American Standard tank.. removed tank with reciprocating saw but one bolt still needs to come out.. gasket is also frozen to bowl and its metal!! Can a hacksaw get that off as well? Would like to salvage the tank itself which is still not cracked and usable
Hacksaw will work, slow and steady, not easy but it'll get the job done without damaging anything.
Thank you so much! You gave me the idea I need to remove my own stuck bolt. I tried everything else to no avail.
Glad I could help!
Wow, thank God for all the new tool technology we have😎🛠️😎🛠️😎
I grabbed some vice grips to hold the bolt against the toilet as a back & used an open wrench to loosen the nut enough to get the vice grips under the nut and got the impact to loosen the rest of the nut completely off
THANK YOU!! I was definitely in a bind and I didn't have a lot of space to maneuver...This approach made it happen quickly, even with a rusty hacksaw...
You're very welcome and thanks for stopping by! Regards, bob
I have a toilet which has stainless steel bolts for it tank. Left side won't come off. Has like a butterfly nut that rusted 98% away. Magically stuck to the bolt. Whole bolt moves. What tool need to cut that kind of metal?
An Oscillating tool with a carbide metal cutting blade. Stainless steel is tough, but it can be done. You may go thru a couple of blades.
Thank you, and greetings from Romania.
Thank you for checking out the video! Regards, Bob.
Thank you! This helps! Got a sweet hacksaw now lol
Great!
Thanks, Bob. was looking at busting the porcelain "accidentally" and replacing the whole thing. Now I don't have to!
+Ricky Broussard Hey Ricky, this is the way most guys out in the field do it, but a dremel will get the job done! thanks for watching.
P.S Head over to my Facebook page: bobsplumbingvideos.com, doing a pre-launch on a really cool preventive maintenance video series, and at the moment you can download all five modules for free! HAPPY PLUMBING!
You have to replace the bolts, afterwards?
Absolutely!
@@BobsPlumbingVideos thanks :)
This was brilliant!
Thank You!
When hacking between nut and washer are you trying to squeeze in between to get to the bolt, or cutting through nut?
in between to get to the bolt
Great tip and video. Just used your quick tip to take care of some rusty bolts...
Nice! thanks for checking out the video! Regards, Bob.
If you cut through the top you can use the screw driver to hold the bolt and turn the nut with a wrench.
Sometimes?
@@BobsPlumbingVideos I was replacing a toilet as I looked up some options as my bolts weren’t really rusted but the whole bolt was turning. I took your idea as my best option as my limitations with my back and hard to reach bolts. I used a screwdriver I could also use a crescent wrench on the drivers shaft. Worked like a charm. Thanks!
Worked like a champ. Thanks.
Glad it helped
What about nut buster tool
Why not! I come from a place before it was invented...LOL!
Thanks for this straight forward tip!!
I would have just cut a slot in the top of the bolt. Then spray a little Screwloose on the bolt and nut; wait five minutes for the Screwloose to work in, then put a flathead screwdriver in the top of the bolt, and a wrench on the nut. Turn the nut while holding the bolt with the screwdriver.
This would only work if you have enough of the bolt sticking up from the bolt however. But if you do, then there is no need to keep cutting through into the nut.
Screwloose, or even WD40 really helps get those nuts off.
Great video, by the way.
I currently use a multi tool with a titanium coated steel bit, cuts like butter if I have the room.
AFTER slotting it hold the shaft with a screw driver and turn the nut... or hold the nut with a wrench and use an impact drill and a flat screwdriver to force the nut off. OR put a nut driver over it and turn it fast... put mini hacksaw up to shaft and it slices it in like 3 seconds.... OR an angle grinder. Lots of ways to skin a cat.
Genius! Look forward to seeing your video.
Nice video.Thank you.Ever try a 4"cutoff wheel on an electric cut tool?
It's kind of tight here in NYC, but I'm sure that would work!
Nut driver on drill. Spin entire assembly fast and take mini hacksaw blade to stud under nut. In 3 seconds it cuts the entire stud.
Lifesaver! Was able to split with full size hacksaw. Thanks!
Happy to help, thanks for watching. Regards, Bob.
How would I hold the bolt, if it keeps spinning? I have a loose bolt, but no friction to hold the bolt on the bottom. Thank you soo much for the video btw.
If you hold the bolt with a pair of pliers and start to make a cut directly down the center of the bolt. You can then try to hold back the bolt with a flat blade screw driver in the slot you create with the hacksaw.
That is an option to choose if the nut is not severely fused to the bolt. But because most times you're working tight quarters, I find it easier to just cut completely down the bolt and split the nut in half!
This video saved me a lot of time. Thanks for posting it!
Maxpower4908 You’re welcome, thanks for checking it out! regards, Bob.
might have to try a Dremel, though ;)
Nice!
This little problem is the reason A product called a jam bar is made. But thank you for the video it's good to have Other techniques and dealing with the same problem
Very old school method, but it works if you don't have or can't fit a multi-tool with a metal cutting blade.
Why not use a Dremel tool with a cut off blade?
Absolutely, why not? I'm to lazy to go out to the truck and get it...LOL!
Super simple fix! Use a grinder .
Way to go Bob your real life experience shows.
Thanks very much! HAPPY PLUMBING!
Didn't have a hack saw or a dremel on one, so I used a drill on a flat bit of rusty nut and drilled through the bolt itself to get the not off
Seems like a good job for the dremmel.
Thank you. Nice tip. yes those rusty flange bolts never come right off.
They can turn a 20 min job into major aggravation. Lol
No doubt about it! HAPPY PLUMBING!
Great video! Very helpful and after watching, I was able to do the same on my toilet. The tip worked great!
+jwhusker89 Great! and thanks for checking out my videos! Regards, Bob.
Showed me what I have to do. I was nearly ready to rip the commode out of its floor--not a good idea.
Omg thank you so much I got it off YAAAY!!!
Once you get a slit cut into the bolt, why not try putting a slotted screwdriver in there to hold the bolt in place and retry turning the nut with some channel locks?
Good point, but it doesn't always work! thanks for checking out the video. Bob.
Thanks for making the video !!
You're Welcome!
A grinder can also be used
Yeah, could be a little risky though?
Thanks for the great video - a very commonsense approach!! By the way - who in the heck would give this video a thumbs down?
Tough to please everyone Cathy! Thanks for watching, regards....Bob
Since you already know the nut and/or bolt is corroded or gummed up, start the process the night before by spraying some PB Blaster or penetrating fluid on the offending nuts/bolts.
Works if you're a D.Y.I plumber. You can plan, but when called in for the job you have be able to tackle the job on the spot.
True enough; I was thinking about those of us trying the project on our own. However, even a few minutes of soaking can make it easier to remove them.
Great video. My son was losing his mind trying to get the bolt off.
Glad you found my video, hope it made the job a little easier! Regards, Bob.
Thanks. This was a big help!
You're welcome!
This worked out well for me. Thanks!
Excellent video!
Thx for the tip, now I must go & try this method.
Nice video, although the title should be:
"How To Cut Out a Toilet Flange Nut."
I am wondering how to remove the actual flange bolt, not the nut as explained in the video. Both of mine are stuck after removing the bowl and I need to install longer bolts for a new toilet. Maybe just smash it with a flat screwdriver? I used locking pliers and broke it off trying to remove it. oops...
Understood! Is the bowl removed, the bolts won't slide out?
My bolt was spinning. I cut off mine with a Dremel easy lock metal cutting blade. Pretty easy. I cut the bolt on each side and split it with a screwdriver, hammer.
I recently purchased a Milwaukee oscillating tool and found it has so many great uses including cutting off tank bolts. Thanks for commenting! Bob.
This was super helpful. Thank you!
This is a very good video .
YO!!!! THANk YOU! Wouldn't have thought of this
Very Cool! Thanks...Bob
This was just what I was looking for!
+Ariel Harris - Glad I could help! Regards, Bob
nice video and very helpful
+terrydean911 Thanks Terry!
OMG! Thank you so much!!
thx Bob
You're very welcome Aleta, glad I could help! HAPPY PLUMBING!
Nice video! thank you!
+Phulbert Cazeau You're welcome, and thank you for watching.Regards, Bob.
Is this what Plumbers do?
Until I got an oscillating multi tool! LOL! Yup, all the time.
Brilliant!
Thank You, Sir!
If it was actually rusted frozen, it would have broken a lot easier
Thanks for sharing...
robert norris My pleasure, hoped it helped you. Regards, Bob.
Video was ok but harder to do when on toilet than in a vise.
I tried this but wasn't getting anywhere, so I went and got an Angle Grinder and I got that bolt off in 2 seconds.
same here! haha
Not for nothing: If you're rplacing the toilet...LOL. just hit the toilet next to the bolt with a hammer and walla the toilet will crack and you're all set, throw the peices in the bowl and carry away.
That was a great and very useful tip.
Thank you very much sir👍
Thank you!!
You're welcome and thanks for watching! Regards, Bob.
My toilet is doing this.. I’m about to bust out my dremel tool and cut away.
Easy to saw a bolt secured in a vise. Not easy to saw a wobbly one on a toilet. I think sawing part was down and using a narrow screwdriver vertically and a wrench might suffice.
If putting in a new toilet just break porcelain with a hammer around bolt.
Agreed!
Don't try this unless your an experienced plumber. There's so many things that could go wrong here it ain't funny. No disrespect intended
You are not Bob.. don't give advice
This video is dumb how in the world would you get the bolts out if the nut is still on
He removed the nut
You lift the toilet off of the bolt after to remove the nut.
You talk to much . it gets annoying.
Felipe Ordaz I suggest you listen to someone who doesn’t talk as much! Happy Plumbing!
I dont see you making a video. If you do let me know so I can make a stupid comment.