Ditto on the "breakout" method. I've tried the same with extremely poor
results. The only option is to drill out using a carbide drill. Try to
start with the smallest yet sturdiest bit to maintain a center. Once you
establish a hole, redrill using a larger size drill.
Easy-outs are dangerous for this reason. They can really ruin your day. I
guess that's why I have a tool chest drawer full of 'em. Sometimes it's
easier to drill out the broken bolt to a size closest to the bottom thread
diameter. Then clean out with a tap.
Good luck.
Tom B. '57 3200 Stepside
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Grant Galbraith
Sent: Friday, November 26, 1999 8:22 PM
To: CLLLSLS@aol.com
Cc: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Howdyaget an "Easy Out" Out?
CLLLSLS@aol.com wrote:
> Definatley don't use a carbide drill bit. It is the only thing that will
> drill through it, but if you try to use a carbide drill in a hand drill
you
> will probably snap it off.
I drill many a broken bolt out where I work. I seldom (never) use easy out's
and
EDM is not an option on an entire jet engine. We usually drill it out to
size or
nearly size, pick out remnants and re-tap. This way I avoid breaking
easy-outs. I
have however broken more taps than I care to admit and have drilled them out
with
carbide drills in a hand held drill, often in ridiculous positions. You just
have
to be careful. I have tried the break apart method and it resulted in a lot
of
damage to the threads.
Grant,
50 Chevy 3100
52 GMC 150
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