You Need This Tool - Episode 68 | Nut Splitter / Splitting Tool

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On this episode of You Need This Tool I feature the Nut Splitting Tool. This tool got the job but locked up afterwards. I know these tool are known to work well so I am not sure if it was just a bad unit or if it was a bad brand.
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@a7madramadan 7 лет назад

Premium alternatives works like a charm ... get a premium one and re do this episode you'll be happy and people will understand the real benefits of this tool instead of trolling about failed attempt

@Thefabforums 7 лет назад

I like the failed attempt....just keeping it real. At the end of the day I can make these videos look anyway I want. I could have said nothing about me having issues with this tool and edited it like the tool was awesome, but that wouldn't be the truth and I like to keep it real with you guys. If I have some kind of issues I want to show, I have nothing to hide. I know these things are known to work well, just not in this particular case for what ever reason.

@a7madramadan 7 лет назад

The Fab Forums That's why i'm always watching your videos every time i notice it in my subscription page .. 👍

@jantheman2001 7 лет назад

that nut was to big for that splitter it had nowhere to go, smaller stuff would work no problem.

@MikeVieira 7 лет назад

The Fab Forums thank you! so glad it was legit! success's and failures. much respect gained!

@zephyteh2628 5 лет назад

Ahmed Ramadam can you recommend a brand

@Watts85af 7 лет назад

It's Friday fool and I broke this tool

@metters9290 7 лет назад

Watts85af dude this has me lmao

@imrickjames98765 5 лет назад

Anti seize

@timf1555 3 года назад

Def get that nut off

@TxStang 7 лет назад

I have one from snap on that I bought in the 80's , used it probably 100 times over the years and it still works . They just don't make them the same good quality anymore , it's all low carbon recycled steel now .

@BigHayes7771 7 лет назад

The threads are suppose to be lubricated

@soilmanted Год назад

Nuts come in various amounts of hardness. The nut is often labeled with a hardness symbol stamped right into the nut. The nuts that get the most rusty and are hardest to get off, are typically exhaust system nuts, and these are typically nuts with only a mild degree of hardness. So they should be easier to cut through with a nut cutter, or simply a cold chisel and a hammer.

@donwest5387 Год назад

I got my first one 50 yrs ago. Used it for '62 Chev bel-air bumper nuts. Also; preserves the bolt.

@reccothomas1689 3 года назад

My thing is this. Why not design the tool so that it splits the nut in half on both sides? Plus, it should have a better threading chamber to prevent damaging the tool causing it to seize. PowerBuilt makes a Nut Splitter that splits the nut from the other end, so you should do a review on their product. Maybe it's designed better, but I still feel that the nut should be split in half from both sides. I also feel that you should use a powered drill instead of a rachet.

@TheFred1952 7 лет назад

I have one but never used it yet I bought it to take with me when I go to pull apart because no torches are alowed

@Thefabforums 7 лет назад

great idea

@CHVLKiD 7 лет назад

Love those lifetime warranties 😂👍🏻

@patw52pb1 7 лет назад

Lube dude, you cannot properly bust a nut without lube... ;) Seriously, i have found liberal high pressure lube or anti-seize on the tool threads is a must. I have had a set of 3 from Lisle Tools for about 30 years, super helpful in the right situation. Grade 8 or hard nuts split easier than grade 2, 3 or 5. Also partially split the nut, then turn tool 90-180 degrees and finish splitting, taking care to not damage the stud threads, works like a champ. Cute kid, from experience, you are going to become the great protector very soon as she grows up and boys become a bigger presence in her life.

@SuperGoblin82 7 лет назад

it's Friday fool! you don't need this tool!

@Rooundguy68 4 года назад

Yes. I've seen hack sawing the nut from the side. but some times you don't have room for a hack saw....or Dremel. and you risk cutting the threads.

@wiseinvest 4 года назад

It's hard to pay attention to what you're saying with the loud music playing. Just saying.

@CorvetteTrev 5 месяцев назад

My steering wheel nut holds the world 🌎 on its axis. When I was changing steering wheels, I couldn't take ANY chances messing up those threads, I wish I never used so much force on a puller, I think I messed up a wiper stalk, anyway, slowly grinding that nut off with a dremel 🎉 I wish I did that FIRST! Micro engraving bits, etc. I almost bought a nut buster, I'm going to pass

@whatevericall 7 лет назад

I feel like you could have done a better job with your teeth.

@Thefabforums 7 лет назад

wow

@Equiluxe1 7 лет назад

That type of nutspllitter always gives trouble of some sort. I found that they work best by tightening them up and then giving then a tap on the end before further tightening and further tapping until the nut splits. Otherwise use an impact wrench. After getting through about five of them over the years I now just use an air chisel from the start, still have a couple of nutsplitter's in the tool box one with a bend and the other still in good shape but that due to little use

@alcyr5655 7 лет назад

It's a tool that will make, or break your will to live another day. I'll admit I bought a cheap model years ago. Worked OK on the first exhaust manifold nut, the second nut, the threads piled up on the splitter. Got pissed off, couldn't release the nut splitter. Got a hammer and started beating on the nut splitter back and forth. Saw movement, but exhaust stud broke flush with cylinder head. It does have it's place and time where you can't get in with a die grinder, with a death wheel.

@kampbadam295 Год назад

7min of just talk..and talk and some more blablabla...omg..just show the tool already.... 🙄😕 Thank god that you can fast forward on youtube so you don't have to listen to all that talk än childish jokes.. Sorry for negative comment tho...

@hermanschiller2035 Месяц назад

If you make the blaring background music just a little bit louder, it will totally drown out your voice.

@DougBugBuilder 7 лет назад

Glad you showed that it failed, cause that shit happens!

@DestroyersGarage 7 лет назад

what these tools are great for is stuff like one time use power steering fitting and other softer and thinner metal nuts, I've always had decent results although the two nut splitters i Ihave both have the cutter on the side you put the wrench on and where annoyingly costly.

@RadekZielinski. 2 года назад

This tool is for people that don’t know how to use a torch to heat up the screw to let go of the rust. Or don’t know what a grinder is. You will damage the thread cutting it with a grinder or this, but will save money on tools which are one time use pretty much and are third party invented gimmick that does not always work. Why did you not put the screw thread to hold in place. It was unrealistic as the splitter would start to twist if it was loose making this whole process stupid in real life. Useful? No, even your demonstration proved the tool is crap brand new. Edit: there’s already an alternative, it’s called a hammer, torch and a scorper.

@510Redneck 7 лет назад

LOL Throwing the kiddo in the intro mind #^*%* me for a second there..... well done sir (or "Daddy" in her case). Got two kiddo's (around same age) I'll be sure to tell... hell Ill sub just for support (why not). I use a impact of all things to bust a few nuts (no pun)... seriously though, impact and done... hits it so quick that the nut pops-"splits" quick as shit. I use cheap ass ones (got a bunch of them expecting breakage) and been lucky one hasn't broke yet doing it that way. When I purchased them I figure if they could take one stubborn nut off it would be worth to me. lol Nothing more I hate than things that won't come off-holding ya up ... so they been a life-head ache saver many times for sure.

@Thefabforums 7 лет назад

yeah I probably agree with you. If the impact doesn't get it I tend to cut or plasma it off but I like to show everyone all the options that are available. Thanks for the support

@510Redneck 7 лет назад

60th sub, I should win a prize or some shit. Yeah, I usually end up cutting them off or whatever because the tool doesn't fit in most places i'm unfortunate enough to run into. I have used them as a half ass wrench for rounded off nuts also, just to break them lose. :)

@Emma-ol7kf Год назад

those threads look very fine for the work their doing, poorly designed id say. as other said, premium is the only way to go here.. thanks for making the video, im looking at ways to get my rusted frame screws out ....without melting them

@jamesseagraves5630 7 лет назад

Kyle my son is 12 he doesn't have his own youtube but uses mine. Is it ok if I subscribe for him to check it out? I always ask the parent he has a couple kids he follows from mine.

@bobs74xlch 7 лет назад

It's a gimmick tool............ And I feel like I'm watching Lewis Hilsenteger from Unbox Therapy

@Thefabforums 7 лет назад

+Robert Groves nah its a great tool...this one just sucked

@tacsystems5621 5 лет назад

Wow broke in the video but it’s a tool I must have lol.

@howtosnstuff Год назад

It would've been cool to see you to not only use your hand to split the nut but also try it with an impact driver with a socket adapter and an actual impact wrench and compare the difference.

@DeaDPooL-XforceX Год назад

Bought one from AutoZone planning to split a castle nut that’s stuck on ball joint that’s seized

@pigradar8481 7 лет назад

I'm about to turn 19 with a daughter on the way, I'm glad I don't have one thats 12 yet xD but imma sub to Lawton Voss for support (most likely wont watch videos unless its of you lol)

@homeistheearth 7 лет назад

well at least they did not call it the nut buster.

@BMRStudio 7 лет назад

Show us a hammer:) Oxtoolco will be happy:)

@Gaz888 Год назад

Use an impact wrench next time it'll make your life easier great channel cheers

@Steve-qs5uy 7 лет назад

U were asking to much of that tool

@jasonwatkins6900 4 года назад

After you split one side of the nut. You suppose to split directly on the other side of the nut. And it will easily come off. Also my nut splitting tool actually has the blade going down instead of the blade being on the bottom. Which is better than the one that has the blade on the bottom.

@projectcars24 6 лет назад

I got stuck so many times with rusted bolts, I lost a count (like many of us), however as far as I see this tool brilliant, I think it won't fit in all spaces to do its job, (on a car for instance).....ordered anyway!

@Poopoopoop100 4 года назад

Spent a whole day working on my downpipe nuts and couldn’t get them to budge and completely forgot about this tool I will be buying one tomorrow and trying that

@DaleCarterDrives Год назад

My channel wants to grow up to be like your channel :-)

@BaccusEntInEmmett 7 лет назад

Great to see your leetle one take a small role. :-) Yes, poor material in that brand. I've got one from the 70's that was made in 'Murica and never an issue. Just gotta have clearance for the nut to go as it's splitting the scene, Maynard !

@Thefabforums 7 лет назад

+Dwa Bac yeah for sure

@240heaven 2 года назад

A heavy amount of anti-sieze should be applied to the cutting edge as well as the threads inside, also an impact gun will hammer right threw a nut with less galling to the tool and an audible crack to the nut when its threw. Snap on makes a nice peice called the NC52.

@jamesseagraves5630 7 лет назад

I have been a mechanic for 25 years and I can honestly say I've never used one. I usually use a cut off wheel or air saw to make a score line then I use a air hammer with a chisel to finish it off. I do it on 2 sides of the nut if I can get to it.

@mzee5533 3 года назад

Just use a hot wrench (cutting torch)

@mickcoomer9714 6 лет назад

Try grinding the nut down a bit first, oh a bit of copper slip on the tool thread first.

@donwest5387 Год назад

you don't need to split the nut. Deforming it is enough to free it

@silverdragontaylir8252 2 года назад

Good for non hardened nuts ,use cut off wheel on hardened nuts

@patricknbrooks11 5 лет назад

didnt work at all

@rudis1994 7 лет назад

Please don't split your nuts, sounds funny..:D

@btrswt35 7 лет назад

I always wished tools like this, with threaded parts, had acme threads and a good heat treatment. Instead they almost always have small, fine threads and things like this happen. I know the more threads the greater the surface area but the threads don't have enough support behind each peak. Plus the metal itself usually isn't tough enough either.

@Thefabforums 7 лет назад

for sure

@tomasfigueroa7461 2 года назад

The threads and blade need oiling And it will cut better

@szabib2144 3 года назад

Your supposed to do the other side but I get what you meant

@Living_Lodka 7 лет назад

Voss lives in the real world just like us lol things dont always go right !

@Thefabforums 7 лет назад

yes I do ! lol

@fredovalle9420 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for being honest about the quality. I just bought a set from Amazon. I will let you know how mine does. Catalytic converter flange removal for me. I knew better but I put some rinky dink nuts that came with my part and I had a feeling they were not the right size. Now I cannot remove them. They just spin. Grrrr.

@klydolph2 4 года назад

that music is really annoying

@scottmccloud7931 Год назад

Use an impact driver instead of a rachet

@larndavies6954 7 лет назад

I've had limited success with them, some are better quality than others also. Success depends also on grade of nut/bolts. Cutting with grinder has always been easier and faster

@Thefabforums 7 лет назад

Yeah I prefer just cutting them off as well but figured I would show everyone other options

@510Redneck 7 лет назад

I've had a few times where I stuck one on a extension and fed it in where a cutter wouldn't go and used a impact , worked like a charm. I think the speed of the impact is the ticket or I have just been crazy lucky as all get up. I use crazy cheap ones also and have been lucky enough not to break one yet (key word), I figure if it takes one stubborn nut off where there is no room and then breaks ... its "worth" to me. lol I've used them as half azzed wrenches to break rounded nuts also... tightened er on there for a good bite and cracked them loose. :)

@SpaceAstriod 7 лет назад

Larn Davies there's nothing wrong with grinding but there's always other ways to get the job done if you know what I mean.

@buddylee19082 7 лет назад

Powerbuilt = Poop-poo

@Terry_Baker 7 лет назад

Bought mine off the Snap-on truck 32 years ago and it still works fine. A little WD-40 on the treads of the tool before tightening it and you'll never have a problem.

@Rooundguy68 4 года назад

I was thinking the same....Lube Fool.

@dragonflyupatree9456 6 лет назад

wont fit on the nut inside my wheel though :(

@c.n.h4841 6 лет назад

Tiger tools nut splitter works

@docstruthers 6 лет назад

generally they're used on old, shitty nuts, not new shiny nuts with better metallurgy.

@Thefabforums 6 лет назад

yeah

@Connoisseur617 5 лет назад

Thanks bro

@customsbyjason 7 лет назад

lube the treads of the tool before trying to split the nut. also they come in different sizes for that nut you should have probably used the bigger one. I've used them before and they seem to work ok. I like the plasma cutter or just a grinder but I used them for work near the gas tank when I didn't won't to catch on fire.

@stever5887 5 лет назад

Smitty--Good catch about the lubrication. I grease or oil all new tools to make them work more easily and to prevent rust issues.

@bobbykimble363 Год назад

So in other words it doesn't work!!!

@nosher203a 5 лет назад

Turn the crap music off

@thomasmccall1076 7 лет назад

thats on tool I already have. a must have tool.I have never had no prob getting nuts off.

@Thefabforums 7 лет назад

lol

@TheMikee2006 7 лет назад

I was building a electrical crimper for battery cables and large gauge splice connections, and found that at oriellys last night $7.99 so I scrapped the other project. If you round off the chisel edge that then becomes the perfect crimper in a tight spot. I have to replace battery cables on diesels and cars all the time and it will make quick work of it verses a hammer crimper or those long bolt cutter looking crimpers.

@Thefabforums 7 лет назад

thats cool

@stever5887 6 лет назад

Michael--Good information on alternative use of a tool. Sometimes I use a tool for a purpose for which it was never designed, because it happens to work for me in the moment. Incidentally, the word in line 4 of your comment should be "versus", which can also be abbreviated as "vs" or "v." (these last two are abbreviations commonly used in naming the two opposing parties to a lawsuit).

@Rooundguy68 4 года назад

@@stever5887 LOL

@sharanpreetbasra6113 Год назад

It’s enough that’s good tools

@sampathgaddam2475 2 года назад

I need 36mmnut splitter

@dannyboy7740 6 лет назад

sykes picavant have been making these since 1930s its nothing new at all

@Thefabforums 6 лет назад

yeah

@bobs.8318 7 лет назад

Nothing you did wrong Kyle with the Nut bustin, I think Chinese tools are only designed to bust Chinese nuts, you may have had a good old USA nut. lol. Good Vid, real life problems with tools.

@KenXyroReal 4 года назад

I was looking to crack some walnuts. Took me a while to realize that's not what this video is about.

@bellofello1 7 лет назад

maybe grease the threads on the tool, then lean on it with an impact haha. Should work better. Neat tool though. I might see if matco or snappy has one that isn't a million bucks.

@stever5887 6 лет назад

I just looked it up on snapon.com; they want $105.00 for their manual one that handles nuts up to 3/4" across.

@rodneylewis6001 Год назад

Where can you by one, what store

@williamsmith9779 Год назад

Nut buster. !!! 😂😂😂😂

@survivalnewbie 3 года назад

thumbs up for the intro

@xTerraH 6 лет назад

use it on both sides of the nut.

@JasonSpiffy 5 лет назад

😂😂😂

@johngoodwin2768 3 года назад

Impact gun Bro

@johnmullen6077 2 года назад

Guess i dont need this tool

@NicwNite 4 года назад

Use a torch and cut it off.

@jonathansmith9705 3 года назад

So it splits the nut ... would it most likely ruin the threads on the bolt? I don't want to replace the expensive bolts. Thanks.

@ShimazuHanaji 2 года назад

Does it work on a cap nut?

@brianrussell1565 4 года назад

Wasted money

@gossipgaming5077 3 года назад

Is he drunk or high?

@danieloleary4682 7 лет назад

nut buster 3000

@emanbuoy7673 3 года назад

Nut busters

@samsonedward6343 2 года назад

Thank you

@jaywhy225 7 лет назад

I've got nuttin to say about this tool ... great intro with Lawton tho !

@Thefabforums 7 лет назад

thanks

@janielramirez9181 3 года назад

It's crap

@dennislewis1366 7 лет назад

From my experience with these they work best if you tighten and tap with a hammer, doing this sequence several times until you see deformation of the nut. This is usually enough to free it up where it can be removed with a wrench. Sometimes you may have to go two or three places around the nut to free it up enough so that it can be removed. You don't normally need to actually break the nut, just deform it so that the rust bond is broken between the nut and bolt. The impact from the hammer also helps to break the rust bond. If the nut does require breaking just do the tighten tap, tighten tap method until the nut breaks to keep from breaking the tool.

@stever5887 5 лет назад

Yes, what you said plus several generous squirts of penetrating fluid to dissolve the corrosion. Good tip; it also pays not to overload the tool in the first place. I don't think the Kylester read the directions before he used it or he'd have known he was trying to crack a nut that was too large for the tool.

@aliwilson6005 6 лет назад

Dude, you're supposed to let the sharp side bite into the nut slightly to the side, so it's cutting at around a 45ish degree angle with reference to the stud. Chomping straight down onto the nut is basically just pressing it into what is an almost flat surface :)

@michaelwalter3399 2 года назад

If your tool is a friend, it's a good thing. If your friend is a tool, it's not.

@timcox4046 7 лет назад

junk

@rendor21 3 года назад

Two things. First coat the threads on the splitter with anti seize because friction causes tremendous heat. Second I would never use an expensive ratchet wrench or a standard ratchet for this. Use a breaker bar if you have the space. No point in stripping the gears on a ratchet or ratchet wrench.

@terrancecollins2696 2 года назад

The handheld ones you typically have to split in 2 places when it doesn’t go all the way through

@GettinJunkDone 7 лет назад

Nice shirt! Onnit!

@txm100 4 года назад

LOL

@pwolfpapaw8474 7 месяцев назад

I found this laying around and you answered my question thanks bud

@allendodson9881 7 лет назад

now what happens if you were able to move to the other side of the nut ?????????

@pkuudsk9927 6 лет назад

I have never seen one work any where you need it to , tight spots. Better to just use a air hammer and chisel if you don't have heat. The best way I have ever found is induction heater,They are hands down the best and I live in the rust belt where they salt the roads daily.nuts that are round from rust can still be remove with ease.