Advice on removing "Push Nuts"

[Reed]

I need to disassemble an exercise machine that used "Push Nuts" like
these. Instructions say they need tool for removal, and are not
re-usable. It appears HD stocks them (see link below)

Is there a special tool for removal ??
Or what is best alternative, prying, cutting, what ??

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202210212/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=push%20nut&storeId=10051

or

http://bit.ly/wDIA8i

[Limp Arbor]

Post by Reed
I need to disassemble an exercise machine that used "Push Nuts" like
these. Instructions say they need tool for removal, and are not
re-usable. It appears HD stocks them (see link below)
Is there a special tool for removal ??
Or what is best alternative, prying, cutting, what ??
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202210212/h_d2/ProductDisplay...
or
http://bit.ly/wDIA8i

They are sometimes re-usable if you get them off w/o destroying them
if you can the best way is to bang the part being held from the back
side with a hammer.
if you can't do that then pliers or a screwdriver; they break apart
easily

[hr(bob) [e-mail]]

Post by Limp Arbor

Post by Reed
I need to disassemble an exercise machine that used "Push Nuts" like
these. Instructions say they need tool for removal, and are not
re-usable. It appears HD stocks them (see link below)
Is there a special tool for removal ??
Or what is best alternative, prying, cutting, what ??
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202210212/h_d2/ProductDisplay...
or
http://bit.ly/wDIA8i

They are sometimes re-usable if you get them off w/o destroying them
if you can the best way is to bang the part being held from the back
side with a hammer.
if you can't do that then pliers or a screwdriver; they break apart
easily

I usually use a pair of large lkiers and sort of crush them, then they
slide off easily. Never had much luck trying to get them off intact.

[DerbyDad03]

Post by Reed
I need to disassemble an exercise machine that used "Push Nuts" like
these. Instructions say they need tool for removal, and are not
re-usable. It appears HD stocks them (see link below)
Is there a special tool for removal ??
Or what is best alternative, prying, cutting, what ??
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202210212/h_d2/ProductDisplay...
or
http://bit.ly/wDIA8i

Depending on accessibility, you could cut them off with a Dremel and
cut-off wheel.

Anyway that you get them off will probably damage them enough that you
should plan on replacing them with new ones.

[JIMMIE]

Post by Reed
I need to disassemble an exercise machine that used "Push Nuts" like
these. Instructions say they need tool for removal, and are not
re-usable. It appears HD stocks them (see link below)
Is there a special tool for removal ??
Or what is best alternative, prying, cutting, what ??
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202210212/h_d2/ProductDisplay...
or
http://bit.ly/wDIA8i

I usually just mangle the heck out of them with a pair of locking
pliers then replace. Handy way to installis to use a nut driver that
will fit just fit over them.

Jimmie

[JIMMIE]

Post by Reed
I need to disassemble an exercise machine that used "Push Nuts" like
these. Instructions say they need tool for removal, and are not
re-usable. It appears HD stocks them (see link below)
Is there a special tool for removal ??
Or what is best alternative, prying, cutting, what ??
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202210212/h_d2/ProductDisplay...
or
http://bit.ly/wDIA8i

Dang, price on those things are ridiculous, should be 10 for that
price.

Jimmie

[Molly Brown]

Post by Reed
I need to disassemble an exercise machine that used "Push Nuts" like
these. Instructions say they need tool for removal, and are not
re-usable. It appears HD stocks them (see link below)
Is there a special tool for removal ??
Or what is best alternative, prying, cutting, what ??
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202210212/h_d2/ProductDisplay...
or
http://bit.ly/wDIA8i

After you get them off drill through the end of the shaft and replace
them with cotter pins an a washer.

[hr(bob) [e-mail]]

Post by Molly Brown

Post by Reed
I need to disassemble an exercise machine that used "Push Nuts" like
these. Instructions say they need tool for removal, and are not
re-usable. It appears HD stocks them (see link below)
Is there a special tool for removal ??
Or what is best alternative, prying, cutting, what ??
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202210212/h_d2/ProductDisplay...
or
http://bit.ly/wDIA8i

After you get them off drill through the end of the shaft and replace
them with cotter pins an a washer.

Hey - Neat idea if appearance is not important.

[Fix-it-back-better]

That’s my plan, too, when I finally force the cap nut off

[thomas]

Or thread and install Nyloc nuts.

[The Daring Dufas]

Post by Reed
I need to disassemble an exercise machine that used "Push Nuts" like
these. Instructions say they need tool for removal, and are not
re-usable. It appears HD stocks them (see link below)
Is there a special tool for removal ??
Or what is best alternative, prying, cutting, what ??
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202210212/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=push%20nut&storeId=10051
or
http://bit.ly/wDIA8i

You can use Vice Grips to crush the nut and slip it off. If you cant get
replacements, use a Dremel tool to cut a grove and slip on a washer
and E ring to hold it in place.

http://preview.tinyurl.com/84uokws

TDD

[p***@nohoo.com]

Post by Reed
I need to disassemble an exercise machine that used "Push Nuts" like
these. Instructions say they need tool for removal, and are not
re-usable. It appears HD stocks them (see link below)
Is there a special tool for removal ??
Or what is best alternative, prying, cutting, what ??

This is a woman's job. Just find a woman who likes to push guys nuts.
Most women want men who have push button nuts. They want to be able to
push the man's nuts and get him to do whatever she wants at the moment.
That could be anything from providing her with sex, taking out the
garbage, buying her an expensive diamond ring, or building her a new
kitchen. In other words, get your wife to do this job.

[Deb]

replying to piper, Deb wrote:
Here's the answer... takes but a few seconds and it is off. All you need is
a pair of tile snips, a bit of a squeeze and it's off and there is no damage
to the nut. Did it the other night and worked like a charm.

[freekingout]

replying to piper, freekingout wrote:
That made me giggle

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[Deb]

I need to disassemble an exercise machine that used "Push Nuts" like these.

Instructions say they need tool for removal, and are not re-usable. It appears
HD stocks them (see link below)

Is there a special tool for removal ?? Or what is best alternative, prying,

cutting, what ??

All you need is a pair of tile snips. Just squeeze the push nut and off it
comes ... and no need to replace the nut as there is no damage to it. Easy!