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  1. Feb 9, 2020, 02:30 PM #1
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    Remove a broken tap

    Remove a broken tap
    Remove a broken tap from hole by drilling tap out with a masonry bit sharpened to form a spade drill
    this will not damage the hole.
    By placing guide plate on top to guide drill in location
    this is a 1/4-20 HSS tap and a 3/16 masonry bit
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    Thanks shopandmath! We've added your Broken Tap Removal Method to our Tapping and Threading category,
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    thank you much appreciated
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    I have melted the silver solder holding masonry drill tips in. I guess I should buy a metal spade insert to have on hand to copy the profile from.
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