Broken head stud

[msbrown6]

Today, while retorquing my head nuts, I broke off the #3 head stud. Aargh! This is my first broken head stud - and on searching the forums, I thankful to see I'm not alone. I've ordered some new head studs to be here in a few days. In the meantime, I'll take off the head once again - and I think I'll try the weld a washer and nut to the broken off stud trick as it sounds most promising to get the broken stud out. I have read about other tools available for some of the lower and mid shaft fractures - but I suspect mine is likely broken off at the base. Just wondering if anyone has any other tips to share to avoid this in the future? Also, I just replaced the head gasket - and am ordering a new one as I bet taking off the head will damage the new one I just installed a couple of weeks ago. Aargh again... Thanks for any advice fellas.