Nut Splitters

Nut splitters are a great last resort if you need to remove a stubborn nut from an equally stubborn bolt. There are three simple steps to follow when using a nut splitter to remove a nut:

1. Unscrew the chisel and place the ring over the nut.
2. Position the chisel over the nut so that the blade is facing a flat side of the nut.
3. Tighten the screw to clamp the nut between the chisel and the inner edge of the ring, tightening further and further with a spanner until the nut is split.

Buying a nut splitter

There are a number of different nut splitters available on the market:

• Ring frame nut splitter
• C-frame nut splitter
• Hydraulic nut splitter

Before purchasing, be sure that the nut splitter is capable of covering the nut in question.