Shank extractions ...

[tune4u@earthlink.net]

I'd appreciate hearing your ideas for digging out the remains of a shank
that has broken off right next to the hammer molding or right next to the
butt.

In the past, I've just picked at the stub with an awl and dug it out with a
little screwdriver.  Short of having a sophisticated boring guide set-up
(and knowing the exact shaft angles) how can this be done better then my
"method?"

Thanks.

Alan Barnard
Salem, MO