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Old 12-20-2010, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bigblockchev View Post
With virtually no access I would go in with a dremel straight diamond bit and cut through the side of the nut. Once you are through the nut should spread and come off. This is a nice controllable process compared to chiseling heating and beating. It will be slow but should ultimately work. Cheers Dan
Thanks, everyone, for your cheering responses. Dan, what shape bit do you recommend for the job of drilling off one side? I see rounded ball tips with diamond grit on them are available; are these a good choice?

Thanks,

Kurt
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