In a message dated 97-03-20 20:22:52 EST, mdunst@smtplink.coh.org (Dunst,
Mordecai) writes:
>
> 1/2" (long) stud broken in block--3/8" proud of the deck. Any
> suggestions.
>
> I've tried penetrating oil-soak, heat, banging to and fro, trying to
> tighten it just a soach,...what I'm left with is EDM ($$$).
>
> Unless someone has a trick....
>
> TIA (not a transient ischemic attack)
>
> Mordy
>
>
If you have to drill it out, try renting a magnetic drill press (mag drill)
McMaster-Carr has some thread inserts better than Helicoils if you just
happen to mess up the threads. If you drill the bolt off center, use a
2-flute end mill of larger dia to put the hole where it should be, and then
enlarge to correct size for insert.
Bruce McGuire
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