Ingersoll Rand 429 3/8" Reciprocating Air Saw

[walterk]

Hi,
Do you guys use it? It seems it could come handy for some of the hard to reach bolts where cut off tool is too big or a torch too much of a risk setting things on fire. The big question is can it handle lets say 5/8" grade 8 bolt?
I asked Grok, and it says no good:
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Too bad! Some of these bolts for sure take years off my life.

[Rawze]

When something is in a tight space, and I have no choice but to cut it off, I typically use a dremel (w cut-off wheels) and take my time.

[walterk]

Yep, taking the time is the key. I use plasma sometimes, but again the right amount of space is needed. Here is an example of a seized lower shock absorber mounting bracket bolt and bushing. As one can see, the air bag is right there, so no torch cutting or very limitted. Shocks were like 10 years old! All 4 of them were like that. I got rid of the shocks to deal with just the bolt and bushing stuck together solid. If anybody has a “procedure” to share, I would greatly appreciate that.