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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 08:41 AM
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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?
 
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Never mind - saw previous post after i posted same question
 
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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.
 
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Always give bolts a good tap to help loosen them before trying to remove them.
 
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