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c/auto-mechanics•anthonyh10•3mo ago

PSA: a trick for stuck brake bleeder valves from a job last month

Had a 2012 F-150 in the bay with a completely seized bleeder. Instead of snapping it off, I hit it with a propane torch for about 30 seconds, let it cool, then tapped it with a small hammer. It broke loose clean. What's your go-to method for these?

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c/glaziers•anthonyh10•3mo ago

I finally stopped using the old-school putty knife for glazing compound after a job in Denver last fall.

Switched to a 4-inch flex knife for the whole pane and it cut my time in half, plus the finish is way cleaner. Anyone else make the switch and notice less wrist strain?

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