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Mar 7, 2011 | 08:41 AM

Twofields6

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Stripped Bolts

Anyone got any tips for drilling out stripped bolts? Got 2 in a derby cover and 2 on the backrest. Have drilled on them to get head off but is taking forever.

Any tips or ideas?

Mar 7, 2011 | 09:00 AM

Twofields6

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Never mind - saw previous post after i posted same question

Mar 7, 2011 | 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Twofields6

Anyone got any tips for drilling out stripped bolts? Got 2 in a derby cover and 2 on the backrest. Have drilled on them to get head off but is taking forever.

Any tips or ideas?

Get a new drill bit turn the drill to low speed and increase pressure.