I have used that tool, I've used cheap quality ones that don't work as good as better quality ones,but it's a nut splitter, it's purpose is to bust the nut,do it once and it splits it,turn it around and cut the nut in two pieces, but usually the bolt is junk afterwards
I have used a few different brands of this tool lisle and few higher end versions there an automotive nut cracker you use it to cut 2 different sides of a nut problem. With them is the bolt is usually junk and not save able afterwards they do come in handy i would say the cheaper ones don't last there not hardened there kinda soft the good ones work like a charm though @Redemption Garage
It’s a nut splitter not a bolt bitter, it could be used for that but it’s definitely not designed for that, it’s designed to split your nut in half when it’s damaged, not for bolts
@@huntley513 Yup I've had one for 30 years also. Used it about fifteen times as a nut splitter when my rounded fastener tools would not do the job with no damage to any threads. I have never used it to remove a bolt.
More for splitting nuts in half not remove bolts but if you had the extra room it could possibly get a stuck or rounded off bolts out but primarily to split stuck nuts in half.
Its primary use is to split worn nuts... break em right off... you don't have to twist it one way or the other...but the secondary use is the way you showed it...👍.. I have used it to split a nut off of a stud and it worked great I have a used 1 in 20 years though there is a lot of options but a doesn't hurt to have it in the tool Box
if used right it will not damage the bolt, the nut should split long beforethe tool makes contact with the bolt. once the nut splits it can usually spin the nut off by hand
I mean no disrespect but this is absolutely not the intended use for this tool. It is designed to split nuts that are frozen to the bolt. The review of the castle nut is what it’s designed to do. It’s a bad review because it didn’t do its job, which is split the nut
I've had one of those for years. I haven't used it very often but enough that it still occupies a place in the toolbox. It has it's place but admittedly if something happened to it I'm not sure I'd justify buying another one.
Hello again Little Brother I've seen them, But I have never used one. I have to admit, it's looks like a gimmick. But I do like the idea. Take care for now
This tool is useful for splitting nuts, but not for removing rounded off bolts. Use the tool for what it's designed for and it'll last a while, use it for rounded bolt heads and I can promise you're going to have a busted tool, and very possibly, if you're not wearing safety gear, injuries.
Has anyone used this tool before?
I have used that tool, I've used cheap quality ones that don't work as good as better quality ones,but it's a nut splitter, it's purpose is to bust the nut,do it once and it splits it,turn it around and cut the nut in two pieces, but usually the bolt is junk afterwards
I have used a few different brands of this tool lisle and few higher end versions there an automotive nut cracker you use it to cut 2 different sides of a nut problem. With them is the bolt is usually junk and not save able afterwards they do come in handy i would say the cheaper ones don't last there not hardened there kinda soft the good ones work like a charm though @Redemption Garage
Got a similar tool off the MAC truck back in 1986. Still using it today...
It’s a nut splitter not a bolt bitter, it could be used for that but it’s definitely not designed for that, it’s designed to split your nut in half when it’s damaged, not for bolts
Bill Lee nailed it,its a nut splitter, I've had one for 30 plus years
@@huntley513 Yup I've had one for 30 years also. Used it about fifteen times as a nut splitter when my rounded fastener tools would not do the job with no damage to any threads. I have never used it to remove a bolt.
Used one of those last summer to split the post nut on a roadside mailbox that had 50 years of rust on it. Worked like a charm 👍
More for splitting nuts in half not remove bolts but if you had the extra room it could possibly get a stuck or rounded off bolts out but primarily to split stuck nuts in half.
As others have stated this is not for taking off a nut but rather that it bites into a nut and splits it in half.
Its primary use is to split worn nuts... break em right off... you don't have to twist it one way or the other...but the secondary use is the way you showed it...👍.. I have used it to split a nut off of a stud and it worked great
I have a used 1 in 20 years though there is a lot of options but a doesn't hurt to have it in the tool Box
Great video Brian @Redemption Garage
if used right it will not damage the bolt, the nut should split long beforethe tool makes contact with the bolt. once the nut splits it can usually spin the nut off by hand
Looks like it could be a useful tool for sure. Thanks for the video brother.
Didn't know Craftsman had this. I have an old nut spitter. Wish they made smaller ones
I mean no disrespect but this is absolutely not the intended use for this tool. It is designed to split nuts that are frozen to the bolt. The review of the castle nut is what it’s designed to do. It’s a bad review because it didn’t do its job, which is split the nut
I dont like to use the tool to split nuts because of the castle nut review but I get what you mean
Redemption Garage some of the higher priced ones have a a threaded adjustment that acts as a stop to prevent damaging the threads
Yup it works have one going on 27 yes 👍
I’ve had one for years used it on turbo mounting bolts and break the nuts off so it could be removed
There handy I bought mine at sears years ago lol
It looks useful, but with plenty of stipulations. Gotta have room for the head, room to get it over the head, and room to turn the entire thing.
Brian your garage is looking good brother 👍🏼👌🏽
I've had one of those for years. I haven't used it very often but enough that it still occupies a place in the toolbox. It has it's place but admittedly if something happened to it I'm not sure I'd justify buying another one.
Hello again Little Brother
I've seen them, But I have never used one. I have to admit, it's looks like a gimmick. But I do like the idea. Take care for now
Did you do all them cabinet y hand from scratch? Brian @Redemption Garage
They Work I use them all the time i even use it to split retaining nuts
This tool is useful for splitting nuts, but not for removing rounded off bolts. Use the tool for what it's designed for and it'll last a while, use it for rounded bolt heads and I can promise you're going to have a busted tool, and very possibly, if you're not wearing safety gear, injuries.
I believe you are using this tool the wrong way. I believe the tool is designed to split the nut not to bite the bolt head.
I use a air hammer
You should be watching Project Farm. He's always comparing different tools and recently did one on this exact subject.
That tool is actually a bit splitter.
It says in the website description that you show in your video it’s a nut splitter. Splits 5/16” to 7/8” nuts.
"160 thousandths" ?? Wanna try that again?
Have had one for 30 years.
I will be honest I have never used that tool like that😂
If it works it works lol.
Looks like a nut splitter not a new tool