ibreakemineedtobuildem Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 I have a broken bolt in the heel of a neck.It's just about flush.Any ideas on how to get it out?I was thinking of using a plug cutting bit and cutting it out then filling it with a plug.Think that would be okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbarstrat Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 (edited) That's one pretty good option. Never tried one, but they make these reverse drill bits for stuff like that. You use a bit that's smaller than the broken screw. While you are drilling in the screw it actually often starts working the broken off screw out of the hole. Also, I might try cutting a slot in the top of it, then using a screw-driver to turn it out if you are ever going to sell the neck, it sure looks better if it doesn't have a plug that shows. Edited October 27, 2004 by soapbarstrat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
effluoDeus Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 You may want to attempt to drill down into the center of the busted bolt. Then insert an easy out into the newly drilled hole and turn the bolt back out using the easy out. If you can find an easy out small enough, I would recommend that as it will preserve the thread and prevent any plugging or re-tapping of the hole. http://tngdirect.com/catalog/images/easyoutset.jpg Be forewarned though, I've not attempted to use an easy-out on a bolt broke off in wood. They do require a bit of hammering etc. to get them snug inside the center of the bolt and may or may not be ideal for this application. But it is maybe something to consider. I would wait and see if any of the more knowledgable fellows around here has encountered this problem and perhaps can confirm my suggestion or voice something more suitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerryL Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 I'd go with the slotting it. take a cutoff grinding wheel for your dremel and slot it, then turn it out with a screwdriver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 I'd go with the slotting it. take a cutoff grinding wheel for your dremel and slot it, then turn it out with a screwdriver. this is the easiest way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
effluoDeus Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 I'd go with the slotting it. take a cutoff grinding wheel for your dremel and slot it, then turn it out with a screwdriver. This is exactly the reason for my disclaimer. The above suggestion does the exact same thing I suggested but without the nasty hammers and drill-bits. Whips out his notebook for future reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibreakemineedtobuildem Posted October 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 thanks guys.I slotted it and it came out easily.Looks a lot nicer than a plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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