BlueSkyNick
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... which was seized in the alloy mast. several years of weather induced corrosion and the two were welded together, a common problem I know.
What is the best drill bit to use? I tried a standard HSS steel bit and hardly made a dent.
Then I am planning to overdrill the mast to fit a helicoil for a new bolt, having tapped the new hole.
Of course, the battery in the cordless drill died after 30 seconds as usual!
What is the best drill bit to use? I tried a standard HSS steel bit and hardly made a dent.
Then I am planning to overdrill the mast to fit a helicoil for a new bolt, having tapped the new hole.
Of course, the battery in the cordless drill died after 30 seconds as usual!