easy outs

[sam5570]

well i have went thru my collection of easy outs and i'm having the same problem i have all ways had they break. so i need me a new set and a good set of left hand drill bits. so what works best for you? give me some ideals thanks.

 

[sox3]

I have a good set of Snap On multi spline extractors and a set of cobalt left handed bits. Most times the
bit will get the broken piece out without the extractor.

 

[Scooby074]

Easy outs...

I can see two things wrong with that word

In all seriousness, they do work for some things, but the can sure create havoc too!

I do use them rarely, for me, I usually buy the ones from Gray or Snapon. I prefer the straight side ones as opposed to the screw style although I have a mix of both.

LH drill bits can work, but usually only when something is pretty loose to begin with. I like Dormer or Clarkson Osbourne for drill bits. Either right or left handed

That stuff is all good, but a welder and a washer and a nut is usually what I reach for.

 

[sam5570]

Easy outs...

I can see two things wrong with that word

In all seriousness, they do work for some things, but the can sure create havoc too!

I do use them rarely, for me, I usually buy the ones from Gray or Snapon. I prefer the straight side ones as opposed to the screw style although I have a mix of both.

LH drill bits can work, but usually only when something is pretty loose to begin with. I like Dormer or Clarkson Osbourne for drill bits. Either right or left handed

That stuff is all good, but a welder and a washer and a nut is usually what I reach for.

yeah Jason i agree with the nut and welder fix but most all of the problem's i have or bolt's wrung off internal. and the big problem is most of the time it's something i can't apply heat to.

 

[Scooby074]

You can weld onto bolts broken below the surface with care. You can also buy special extractor rods which have flux to protect any exposed threads as you build weld. Heres one example, may be of benefit to someone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4zohssWS7I


All that is for naught if you cant apply heat to the material though. Everything I usually work on is relatively heat tolerant.

 

[sam5570]

most of mine is automotive and i never heat it in fear of weakening it. mostly 3/4 and 1 ton trucks.

 

[Scooby074]

Not sure on the fear of weakening angle.

If we didnt use a torch on our rusted vehicles up here, nothing would ever get fixed!

 

[sam5570]

Not sure on the fear of weakening angle.

If we didnt use a torch on our rusted vehicles up here, nothing would ever get fixed!

i use the torch alot don't have a choise sometimes but not on the axle housings and ball joint area. most of the bad bolts are thru the axle housing with off set for king pins.

 

[Scooby074]

^I use the torch whenever required. Even on axles. You wont damage anything with careful use.