Remove broken bolts

Cronaweld 333 welding rods are made by Cronatron Welding Systems at 1-800-526-3899 or [email protected]. You can also do a Google Search for Cronatron Welding Systems and find their web site.

I am not affiliated with Cronatron Welding, I just like their product. I have taken broken bolts out of holes 2 inches deep using this rod, removed broken taps, and broken drills the same way. Pictures show a drill bit and another bolt removed using the same system.

Thanks for the info. This looks like it would be a good solution.

Nice job. That sure takes a lot of the hassle out of removing broken bolts. I've taken a lot of broken bolts out that way with Eutectic 680. I didn't know that Cronatron made a rod like that. There's quite a few Cronatron products I like, but I haven't seen any of their salesmen for a few years.

I have not used this product, however I have used the same basic procedure with a MIG welder.
Place a washer and nut over broken bolt or item to retrieve.

Weld broken item to inside of nut. I usually use the smallest washer that fits over the bolt hole or item and a nut that is easy to weld to the inside.

Allow to cool slightly and usually turn out item.

Works most of the time.
However nothing is perfect.

This method will not work to protect threads in holes as the mentioned product.

Thanks for the product recommendation. I will add some to my arsenal of tools.

I have used an identical rod called Xtractalloy , Made by Eutetic, I think??
It worked very well.

If possible drill the stud first then run a weld along the side of the drill hole
(size permitting). Have had a lot success with this method.

On a related topic, if you have the misfortune to break off an EZ-out in the bolt which you earlier had the misfortune of wringing in two, I was told by a heavy equipment mechanic that you can drill/chip it out with a masonry bit in a hammer drill. I am sad to say that I had the opportunity to try it, but it does actually work. It's still slow, but it's the best I've found.