Post #352615 by Mai Tai on Wed, Jan 2, 2008 9:04 PM

I just got back from Sears, where I picked up this handy tool called a "nut cracker". (stop snickering).

"splits rusted or corroded nuts from 5/16 to 7/8 in. across, from flat side to flat side. hardened forged steel flange. hardened tool steel cutter. use with 3/4 in. wrench. do not use with power tools."

I had already gone to my friendly local hardware store here in Alameda, Pagano's, and they suggested the chisel and small sledge hammer route. I also picked up a cutting blade that I could put on the end of my drill, that would most likely cut through it as well like an angle grinder. Oh, and yeah, I bought some goggles for eye protection as well.

But then I decided to swing by Sears, and see if they had anything. Luckily I ran into a mechanic, and he knew of this nut cracker tool. So I'm about to go outside, and see how well it works - with a hardened forged steel flange, and a hardened tool steel cutter, I have high hopes. If that doesn't work, then I might go with Boris' route.