Broken tap

Paul S. Larudee larudee@pacbell.net
Sat, 29 May 1999 12:41:23 -0700


ANRPiano@AOL.COM wrote:
> 
> I attempted to drill the tap out.  My titanium bits did little.  Though the
> grinding bits I used to flatten out the top seemed effective in removing
> material.  Is there a solution here?
> 
> Andrew Remillard

Andrew,

Get a diamond bit.  It ain't cheap, but it's still cheaper than any
other alternative you can think of, and the job will be done in a few
minutes, and done right.  Be sure to lubricate.

Paul S. Larudee, RPT
Richmond, CA


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