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Re: Drill bit recommendation needed

To: spit6cgt6@yahoogroups.com, spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Drill bit recommendation needed
From: "M D \"Doc\" Nugent" <docnugent@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 12:32:03 -0800 (PST)
See "the nut method" about halfway down this page:
http://www.thebugshop.org/gotech.htm

M D "Doc" Nugent
Renton, WA


--- Ed Hamilton <h_edward@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> OKIt started as a very simple job to remove the
> screws from the door latch
> assemblys in the door jams.  As it turns out the <
> Phillips head screws
> were installed with a thread locking compound.  I
> had to drill through the
> center of the screw and remove them with a screw
> extractor.
> 
> While doing the last one, the extractor broke flush
> in the hole.  Now, I
> have to drill out the extractor, which is extremely
> hardened steel.  I do
> not have a bit (in my tool box) that will begin to
> cut through this
> material.
> 
> Would greatly appreciate any suggestions.
> 
> 
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Ed Hamilton


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