It looks as though you don't need to split the nut to remove it. Once you get a solid grip on it, you could just spin it off. As long as the threads are still good (and they'll need to be to put on a replacement nut), you're good to go. If not, you'll have to use a thread repair die to bring it back to life. You could also use a turbo socket to spin it off; these are especially helpful when space around the nut is limited and you have no "swing" room.
Malakas... If the nuts are right next to each other you use a different tool, obviously. Or improvise. Use a spring punch tool, drill it a bit and give it a crack with a hammer and a chisel
Dan--Uhmmnn yeah, but if you don't have the room to swing (turn) the Vise Grip, it won't be effective; they don't work so well vertically. That's why a Turbo Socket is really handy. And in some cases, everything is so messed up you have to start by splitting the nut off, then clean up the threads on the bolt/stud, if salvageable. If not, you replace that part as well. On some jobs, you need a Plan B and a Plan C, so be prepared ahead of time. It also helps to heat the nut up and melt some paraffin wax down into the threads to lubricate it. Sometimes you have to resort to a sharp center punch and a ball pein hammer to start tapping and bump the nut around until you've removed it. Check out the other videos here on UA-cam on how that works; there's a good one on Delboy's Garage (from Australia) for that possibility. In fact, Delboy explains why using a Vise Grip in that situation is a really BAD idea.
Nut splitters are kind of useless, because it only works for really accessible nuts. And if you have that much access to it, some vicegrips usually works, 6point wrench, E-torx jammed on top with a hammer (the points will bite into the side faces making a strong connection) heat can be easily used, and if else fails a grinder is most likely nearby. A dremmel with a burr can weaken the nut on two sides and a cold chisel can break it apart. Sure it's more fiddly to cut it with a grinder than this nut splitter, but it happens so rare to get a nut jammed in such a visible place where you have the chance to use this, and fail with heating the nut/vice grip it/ jam a socket on it (undersize hex, or E-torx) and have to resort to cut the nut.. so when this event comes I'll happily spend 3minutes to grind the nut with a burr, than look for a tool I never used in the toolbox, or put the thing on hold until I order a nut splitter.
What if the nut on your nut splitter was rounded??
It looks as though you don't need to split the nut to remove it. Once you get a solid grip on it, you could just spin it off. As long as the threads are still good (and they'll need to be to put on a replacement nut), you're good to go. If not, you'll have to use a thread repair die to bring it back to life. You could also use a turbo socket to spin it off; these are especially helpful when space around the nut is limited and you have no "swing" room.
Ok, now lets see you split the lower nut instead of the raised easy access nut that was on top of the other nut.
Chris Zbodula Or even worse, a fucking flange nut...
Should have showed us on a rusty screw n bolt, so we'd really be convinced.
ok well how about doing that with the nuts right next to each other. how get it on?
Price
can use with an impact?
Malakas... If the nuts are right next to each other you use a different tool, obviously. Or improvise. Use a spring punch tool, drill it a bit and give it a crack with a hammer and a chisel
kako poruciti taj proizvod?
Uhmmnn yeah, they are called vise grip pliers. They could have easily been used to turn and remove this nut.
same here... but it's video for another product I guess..
Dan--Uhmmnn yeah, but if you don't have the room to swing (turn) the Vise Grip, it won't be effective; they don't work so well vertically. That's why a Turbo Socket is really handy. And in some cases, everything is so messed up you have to start by splitting the nut off, then clean up the threads on the bolt/stud, if salvageable. If not, you replace that part as well. On some jobs, you need a Plan B and a Plan C, so be prepared ahead of time. It also helps to heat the nut up and melt some paraffin wax down into the threads to lubricate it. Sometimes you have to resort to a sharp center punch and a ball pein hammer to start tapping and bump the nut around until you've removed it. Check out the other videos here on UA-cam on how that works; there's a good one on Delboy's Garage (from Australia) for that possibility. In fact, Delboy explains why using a Vise Grip in that situation is a really BAD idea.
Nut splitters are kind of useless, because it only works for really accessible nuts. And if you have that much access to it, some vicegrips usually works, 6point wrench, E-torx jammed on top with a hammer (the points will bite into the side faces making a strong connection) heat can be easily used, and if else fails a grinder is most likely nearby. A dremmel with a burr can weaken the nut on two sides and a cold chisel can break it apart.
Sure it's more fiddly to cut it with a grinder than this nut splitter, but it happens so rare to get a nut jammed in such a visible place where you have the chance to use this, and fail with heating the nut/vice grip it/ jam a socket on it (undersize hex, or E-torx) and have to resort to cut the nut.. so when this event comes I'll happily spend 3minutes to grind the nut with a burr, than look for a tool I never used in the toolbox, or put the thing on hold until I order a nut splitter.