broken plate bolt

[Paul]

John 
Auto supply stores carry left handed bits.

Paul Chick
----- Original Message ----- 
From: John R Fortiner <pianoserv440@juno.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 11:15 PM
Subject: Re: broken plate bolt


> Ron does have it pretty well covered as Jim B. said.  Just one suggestion
> - Any drilling you should do with a LEFT-HANDED drill bit if you can
> place your hands on one.  You just might lucky ( hope on that one  ) and
> have the drill bit catch enough of the fastener to turn it out itself
> with the drill running counterclockwise.
> I am sure glad that was not a 3" bolt as originally stated. :-))
> 
> John R. Fortiner
> Billings, MT.