Left handed drill bits? - SV650.org

14-02-11, 06:44 PM

No not a wind up, they actually do exist apparently, unlike the infamous left handed screwdriver.

I have a dismantling project on the go and I just know there's gonna be some stuck screws/bolts so am thinking ahead in preparation for a change.

As anyone used them and can advise where's best to purchase from, also any reccomendations on makes/type etc.

Tia, Tj

DarrenSV650S · 14-02-11, 06:50 PM

I got a cheapy set from lidls a while ago just in case. Only used it once on a bolt with a damaged head and it worked a treat

That was just a small bolt though, I'm not sure how it would handle a bigger bolt.

sv4me · 14-02-11, 07:09 PM

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=162455

I've used the EZ-out stuff when the head got mullered on the swingarm bolt (at the front for attaching a hugger) quite flimsy things, apparently I was lucky as quite a few i've spoken to said theirs just snapped

maviczap · 14-02-11, 07:11 PM

Prep everything with Plus Gas before even thinking about using these things.

Last resort jobbies in my book

Sid Squid · 14-02-11, 08:00 PM

Left handed drill bits should be the first resort.

EZ outs is a plain wrong description - never have anything to do with them. If they work they weren't needed, whatever they're screwed into wasn't that stuck, they won't undo anything that's stuck they'll just snap instead.

I have seen some parallel sided varieties which are for a very specific purpose, and these would be better as they're less likely to wedge the broken bit in place - but they'd still only be the very last resort.

yorkie_chris · 14-02-11, 08:05 PM

I got some from local engineers factors, made by dormer IIRC

maviczap · 14-02-11, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

Left handed drill bits should be the first resort.

Even before Plus Gas treatment and trying to undo the offending item

14-02-11, 08:18 PM

Thanks for the info, will be trying to source a set of the left hand bits, do they look like normal bits or shorter stubby version?

I wouldn't put an EZ out within 10 miles of a broken/snapped stud/screw, years ago I tried one and ended up with half the bngger embedded in my palm after it snapped off half way into a job.

maviczap · 14-02-11, 08:20 PM

Ah thats what I thought you were on about, EZ outs, not left handed drill bits

Sid Squid · 14-02-11, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

Even before Plus Gas treatment and trying to undo the offending item

14-02-11, 06:44 PM	#1
Teejayexc Guest Posts: n/a	Left handed drill bits? No not a wind up, they actually do exist apparently, unlike the infamous left handed screwdriver. I have a dismantling project on the go and I just know there's gonna be some stuck screws/bolts so am thinking ahead in preparation for a change. As anyone used them and can advise where's best to purchase from, also any reccomendations on makes/type etc. Tia, Tj

14-02-11, 06:50 PM	#2
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: Left handed drill bits? I got a cheapy set from lidls a while ago just in case. Only used it once on a bolt with a damaged head and it worked a treat That was just a small bolt though, I'm not sure how it would handle a bigger bolt.

14-02-11, 07:09 PM	#3
sv4me Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southport Posts: 1,508	Re: Left handed drill bits? http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=162455 I've used the EZ-out stuff when the head got mullered on the swingarm bolt (at the front for attaching a hugger) quite flimsy things, apparently I was lucky as quite a few i've spoken to said theirs just snapped __________________ ______________________________ Just call me Cyril Despres. Ok maybe not It's not big, it's not clever......muahaha

14-02-11, 07:11 PM	#4
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Left handed drill bits? Prep everything with Plus Gas before even thinking about using these things. Last resort jobbies in my book __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

14-02-11, 08:00 PM	#5
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Left handed drill bits? Left handed drill bits should be the first resort. EZ outs is a plain wrong description - never have anything to do with them. If they work they weren't needed, whatever they're screwed into wasn't that stuck, they won't undo anything that's stuck they'll just snap instead. I have seen some parallel sided varieties which are for a very specific purpose, and these would be better as they're less likely to wedge the broken bit in place - but they'd still only be the very last resort. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

14-02-11, 08:05 PM	#6
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Left handed drill bits? I got some from local engineers factors, made by dormer IIRC __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

14-02-11, 08:18 PM	#8
Teejayexc Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Left handed drill bits? Thanks for the info, will be trying to source a set of the left hand bits, do they look like normal bits or shorter stubby version? I wouldn't put an EZ out within 10 miles of a broken/snapped stud/screw, years ago I tried one and ended up with half the bngger embedded in my palm after it snapped off half way into a job.

14-02-11, 08:20 PM	#9
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Left handed drill bits? Ah thats what I thought you were on about, EZ outs, not left handed drill bits __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

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