Good idea but most cranks don't have much space around the nut to get a standard socket in there. That's why you get specific 14mm crank sockets.
This one does have enough space around it, luckily - am currently using a standard 14mm socket with no problems beyond the whole assembly being stuck fast.
I've tried hitting it with a variety of heavy objects but I'm a bit of a pansy so that's not really having much effect. The impact wrench or angle grinder seem to be the top two methods now - I'll probably destroy the paint all over the bike if I try a blowtorch :/
This one does have enough space around it, luckily - am currently using a standard 14mm socket with no problems beyond the whole assembly being stuck fast.
I've tried hitting it with a variety of heavy objects but I'm a bit of a pansy so that's not really having much effect. The impact wrench or angle grinder seem to be the top two methods now - I'll probably destroy the paint all over the bike if I try a blowtorch :/