<VV> More drilling out a broken bolt

[Rick Norris]

I too have broken off my share of EZ outs. I have a set of special drill 
bits made to drill EZ outs out. The do work.
As Chuck said, drill the hole a close to center as you can. Start out with a 
small bit and work up. Be careful as it's easy to break a bit off in the 
hole. The special bits I have will also drill out a drill bit. I love tools, 
but then what real man doesn't?

Rick Norris


> Spend the time on trying to get the initial hole absolutely centered. 
> Often it doesn't matter if your drilled hole is centered, and you can get 
> the remaining bits out like Bryan said. However, in some cases, the bolts 
> are stubborn, so try to get a centered start.  I once drilled out a 
> flywheel-to-crankshaft hub bolt that left the bolt with light showing thru 
> the threads. I have never done one that well before or since.
>
> Chuck S
> BBRT