Tool for Locomotive restoration

TommyOGR Forum Member

Decades ago i was intimately involved in rebuilding a steam locomotive, tender, and passenger coach. And streetcars. A big problem was bolts frozen with rust that would shear when they had to be removed. Recently a new tool has been invented that makes removal of frozen rusted bolts easy. I have found this new tool amazing and recommend it to any person involved in restoration. It is an induction coil that heats the frozen bolt, which is then easily removed. This innovative tool is specifically engineered to enable rapid removal of rusted-in-place bolts without shearing.

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5/25/185:00 PM

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CSX FANOGR Forum Member

Yes that might be helpful is some cases. It would be nice not to have to break out the torches, and hope you dont burn something down. Looks like european plug on it thought.

How much is it?

5/25/187:12 PM

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TommyOGR Forum Member

There are many different ratings and manufacturers. $250-$700. Research induction heating tool. They work rather quickly. I just discovered this tool rebuilding an old auto engine. I must be living in the bat cave never to have heard about it. The heat is extremely localized. It is flameless. Very important when restoring a wooden coach.

5/25/188:05 PM

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TommyOGR Forum Member

This is an example of where this unique tool can be used. Penetrating oil will destroy the historic nature of the wood. A torch will burn the wood. Trying to turn the bolt may cause it to shear. An old wooden railcar has hundreds of frozen bolts to be removed in a restoration.