I am dealing with quite a bit of rusty bolts. I have been applying flame, PB Blaster, ATF & Acetone, crying, and cussing in ample portions. I have also found that using the impact chisel on the bolt helps get things moving. But I break off a ton of bolts. And I cannot use the flame in spots where there is rubber or fuel.
So I have been looking at induction heaters. They heat just around the spot itself. I have done a ton of research. Now down to the choice. Cheap Chinese or expensive American made? The coils for all these are very expensive.
Are they worth it? What is your experience?
Cheap Chinese:
Amazon product ASIN B0851C6Q22
Says that it is 1000W, but actually only 660W. Will take 5 – 10 mins per bolt. Could be ok to try out, but might require an additional purchase.
Intermediate American
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...SL7VE&linkId=41482dc6ad930a8a52e8db035387955f
Double the price of the cheap Chinese. So I can buy a cheap one, throw it away, and buy another cheap one. But. The cheap ones are still weaker than this option.
Expensive option – American
They come in price options, “Oh wow”, “Ouch”, and “DAAAANG”.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008XN9HO6/ref=emc_b_5_t
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J5Y42XM/ref=emc_b_5_t
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084KXQS7D/ref=emc_b_5_t
So I have been looking at induction heaters. They heat just around the spot itself. I have done a ton of research. Now down to the choice. Cheap Chinese or expensive American made? The coils for all these are very expensive.
Are they worth it? What is your experience?
Cheap Chinese:
Amazon product ASIN B0851C6Q22
Says that it is 1000W, but actually only 660W. Will take 5 – 10 mins per bolt. Could be ok to try out, but might require an additional purchase.
Intermediate American
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...SL7VE&linkId=41482dc6ad930a8a52e8db035387955f
Double the price of the cheap Chinese. So I can buy a cheap one, throw it away, and buy another cheap one. But. The cheap ones are still weaker than this option.
Expensive option – American
They come in price options, “Oh wow”, “Ouch”, and “DAAAANG”.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008XN9HO6/ref=emc_b_5_t
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J5Y42XM/ref=emc_b_5_t
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084KXQS7D/ref=emc_b_5_t