What tool for this screw/nut?

Discussion in 'Tool Talk' started by Richard Hewston, May 28, 2017.

  1. Richard Hewston

    Richard Hewston New Member

    Does anyone know what type of tool can remove this screw/nut? (See file attached)

    It's part of a washing machine.

    Many thanks,
     

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  2. From what I can see from the pic. Not the clearest pic, but a standard hexagonal headed nut ?

    Just a conventional socket and ratchet or deep ring spanner.
     
  3. terrymac

    terrymac Screwfix Select

    is that actually a nut ?? it does not look like one to me .
     
  4. terrymac

    terrymac Screwfix Select

    is the inner a bolt that has sheared off by any chance and the black around is welded on ,having the female thread as its internal diameter ?
     
  5. Mr. Handyandy

    Mr. Handyandy Screwfix Select

    Or the bolthead is round the other side?
     
  6. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    Much better photo needed.
     
  7. Richard Hewston

    Richard Hewston New Member

    Thank you for your replies. I have uploaded some more photos (which also includes the back)
    I have tried a 5mm and a 5.5mm socket. The 5mm in too small, and the 5.5mm is just too big (i.e. it won't grip the sides.) Any ideas?

    Many thanks
     

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  8. Decent set of grips. Some pressure on the threaded end to persuade it down/out.

    Bit of brute force and a few swear words.
     
  9. terrymac

    terrymac Screwfix Select

    it is obviously a screw / bolt thread .if all else fails you drill a hole in it and use a screw extractor .
     
  10. DIYDave.

    DIYDave. Screwfix Select

    Dunno if it's my eyes or a blurry pic but the head doesn't look exactly hexagonal - has it been previously butchered maybe

    If it's the bolt in bottom picture, looks like it's screwed into a plastic moulding so unlikely to be mega tight

    Pair of mole grips or similiar might shift it
     

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