Removing Diving Board Bolts

[cmooreward]

We just took out a very old diving board, but now have the four bolts sticking out of the concrete patio. Any suggestions for removing them? A saws-all has been recommended, but I'm hoping to get them as flush to the ground as possible.

Thanks!

 

[jblizzle]

Welcome to TFP!!!

An angle grinder will allow you go cut/grind them off flush to the concrete.

 

[zimm]

If you're only going to use it once... http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty-4-1-2-half-inch-angle-grinder-91223.html
Or if you want it to last, spend $100 and get a Milwaukee or Dewalt one.

Get a 1/8" thick cut-off wheel to cut the bolts, then a thicker grinding wheel to grind them flush.

 

[RobbieH]

I have that same angle grinder and use it all the time, I have had it 4 years. Pretty surprising how long they will last.

 

[stingwray]

I know that it's been a long time since this thread was alive but just wanted to say how much it helped me. I was inspecting our fiberglass jump board and found a crack across it. It was so old and I didn't want to replace it (actually think the pool looks better without it). I bought the Harbor Freight angle grinder and wheel for under $30 with coupon. It cut the old rusty bolts and then ground them smooth and flush with the concrete. Thanks to this old thread for the help.