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I need some good quality drill bits for getting out a seized bolt. I'm just snapping and blunting the cheap ones I bought off ebay.
So what should I look for. Need 1-3mm.
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Posted : 07/06/2010 10:55 pm
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just get lots of cheap ones and try & keep the drill still ๐Ÿ˜‰

if you need to get the head off the bolt to free it, try using an angle grinder if it's a proud bolt head.

what's it stuck in? What kind of bolt?


 
Posted : 07/06/2010 10:58 pm
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ukdrills.com are good


 
Posted : 07/06/2010 11:07 pm
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Dormer drills are good quality in fact anything that ain`t cheap chinese carp tends to last the pace.
Plus the drills are only a good as the driller.


 
Posted : 07/06/2010 11:09 pm
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If the bolt is stainless you might struggle. Bosch do some good HSS drills with a gold coloured coating ( Titanium Nitride?)


 
Posted : 08/06/2010 7:46 am
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Use drill bits with a left hand thread, running the drill backwards obviously. Or you could try a screw extractor depending on the size:-
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/18643/Drill-Bits/Specialist-Drill-Bits/Screw-Extractor-Set

1-2mm drill bit are very fragile no matter what the make


 
Posted : 08/06/2010 8:03 am
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Try some cobalt drill bits and use some quality cutting compound. What rpm are you running the drill at? Might be an idea to have the drill running slowly.


 
Posted : 08/06/2010 8:08 am
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Its an annoying button-head bolt that seems to be as soft as cheese with an allen key, but hard as nails with a dril bit. The bits I've been using are gold coloured and claim to be ti coated, but I have my doubts. Will invest in a decent set
Had the drill at 2400rpm, so will try 900rpm instead.

And yes, got screw extractors which worked on the first bolt I managed to actually drill a hole in.


 
Posted : 08/06/2010 6:46 pm
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The rule of thumb is, the smaller the bit, the faster the speed but you may need some lubrication to keep the temperature of the drill down. Engine oil or 3 in 1 is better than water if you haven't got the proper stuff.


 
Posted : 08/06/2010 7:18 pm
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Solid carbide drill is what you want, but not cheap. (1000x*S/3.141*d) to get rpm.
Real world, a Titex UFL is a good drill. Drop me an email, might have couple spare if still no good.
Nice steady drill & even pressure, press too hard & the mat' will harden & drill burn out.


 
Posted : 08/06/2010 7:30 pm
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Had the drill at 2400rpm, so will try 900rpm instead.

๐Ÿ™„


 
Posted : 08/06/2010 7:30 pm