Unable to remove a locking nut from a bolt

[notverygoodatdiy]

Hello,

I am unable to remove a locking nut from a bolt, it turns with the bolt when I try to remove the nut. the bolt has a circular flat head and is wedged in plastic so is quite difficult to reach and impossible to stop turning, I have tried with a wrench and a locking plier to hold it in place while I turn it but no luck.

its driving me crazy. any help would be great!

thanks guys[/quote]

 

[ladylola]

Do you need to keep the bolt? Can you cut the nut off and use a replacement?

 

[notverygoodatdiy]

not really, could easily replace it.

This may sound like a stupid question but how do I cut a bolt?

 

[JohnD]

if there's room to put the hacksaw blade under the nut, and not damage the thing it is fixed to, do that. You may have to use a loose blade and hold the end in a rag.

or you can cut down the end of the bolt. Eventually you will split the nut in half and the two halves will fall off. This can be easier if you have a dremel.

tell us what size it is, and what the thing is you are working on, and how much working room you have.

 

[masona]

What about this? http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/nut-splitter

 

[Dave54]

What about this? http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/nut-splitter[/QUOTE]
That's what I'd use if you can get it on the nut. Had one for years. Not used it very often but just occasionally it saves loads of trouble.

 

[Space cat]

If the bolt end protrudes beyond the nut, cut a slot in it and use a screwdriver.