Broken screw in Steinway hammer rail

Newton Hunt nhunt@jagat.com
Wed, 03 May 2000 14:11:41 -0400


John Dewey wrote"
> 
> I have drilled a couple of these out using a left hand 3/32" drill bit in a
> reversable drill. I then removed the remains with a small screw extractor or
> an ice pick and tweezers. It depends on how well you get the drill centered
> on the screw. If you can get a split point left hand drill bit it helps.
> 

Get the reverse hole saw from Woodworkers Supply or wherever. 
Smallest size requires a 1/4" plug.  There are three sizes.  

Using extractors is hazardous as best and ruinous at worst.  New
technologies work so much better, easier and safer.

		Newton




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