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how do I remove metal frame anchors from concrete?

  • 07-01-2012 3:19pm
    #1
    run_Forrest_run
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    Hi Folks,
    I'm trying to fix a side gate/door that was damaged in the wind last week. The door is attached to timber (now cracked) which is attached to the house via long metal frame anchors. I need to remove these anchors but I'm struggling!

    Can anyone advise?


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  • #2
    aujopimur
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭aujopimur


    Hacksaw or grinder is your best bet.


  • #3
    galwaydude18
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭galwaydude18


    If they are express anchors they will snap if you keep hitting them up and down with a hammer numerous times


  • #4
    Carlow52
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,389 ✭✭✭Carlow52


    as above except wear goggles
    what I do is put a vice grip on them and then get a long jemmy bar and using the vice grip as the support for the jemmy bar////


  • #5
    Joey the lips
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,262 ✭✭✭✭Joey the lips


    fookin express anchors... They are the worse thing ever invented. Angle grinder is your best bet.


  • #6
    Kerrigooney
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,987 ✭✭✭Kerrigooney


    Joey the lips wrote: »
    fookin express anchors... They are the worse thing ever invented. Angle grinder is your best bet.

    As a carpenter I`d have to disagree...I think they`re the best thing ever invented. Mighty job altogether. But yeah,knockin em up and down with a hammer usually does the trick.


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  • #7
    gsxr1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,167 ✭✭✭gsxr1


    Joey the lips wrote: »
    Fantastic express anchors... They are the BEST thing ever invented. Angle grinder is your best bet.

    fixxxed:D


  • #8
    run_Forrest_run
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,438 ✭✭✭run_Forrest_run


    thanks folks, but I agree with those who say they are a curse. Anyway, in the end I decided to leave them there as I was able to fit the new support beside them and they are shielded by the new wood so there's no chance of the old anchors catching anyone/anything.

    I can see how they are good....as long as you never need to remove them! Damn strong winds :mad:


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