Weld-on damaged fastener removal device

A method of removing a damaged fastener from an object, comprising:

• providing a fastener removal device having a weld cup and a handle;
• positioning the removal device over the fastener with an exposed end of the fastener aligned with a hole in the base of the weld cup;
• welding the weld cup to the fastener around the perimeter of the hole;
• and
• applying a force to the weld cup to remove the fastener from the object.

A weld-on damaged fastener removal device, comprising:

• a weld cup and a detachable handle formed as a single integral sheet metal structure;
• said weld cup having a deep concave form with a base and sidewalls and a circular hole extending through the base with a protrusion surrounding the hole, the weld cup having a hex-shaped outer surface defined by the sidewalls for accommodating a drive tool for rotating the device, and the weld cup being adapted to be positioned over a fastener to be removed with the hole in the base aligned with an exposed end of the fastener and the protrusion protruding toward the exposed end of the fastener;
• and
• said detachable handle extending from one of the sidewalls of the weld cup, said handle being usable to position and hold the weld cup on the fastener while welding the device to the fastener.