Broken bead removal
- Thread starter Megaclocker
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Welp, you needz a small drlll bit if it is one that is threaded in .(Is this a Vent Rib)
Drill it out as last resort and get some jbweld or two part epoxy and put some in the hole .
but, first you need a replacement bead before doing anything.
Remember, I likes to fix things till they break.
Your results may differ .
Rob
Drill it out as last resort and get some jbweld or two part epoxy and put some in the hole .
but, first you need a replacement bead before doing anything.
Remember, I likes to fix things till they break.
Your results may differ .
Rob
Try and find a reverse drill bit, soak in penetrating fluid for a few hours at least before hand, a little heat from a small torch couldn’t hurt either. A drill press in reverse if you have one if not a steady hand with a drill should work. Make sure the barrels are well supported in a vice.
Glock4ever
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- Edmonton, AB
I would drill it out. Even if it is a tapped hole, you can always get a new bead and solder it in if you ruin if you ruin the threads.
There are kits as simple as magnets. If you have a vent rib you could drill and tap yourself or solder something on. I would not drill into a barrel myself but a smith could bang this out easily.
What tools do you have?
A dremmel and a small needle diamond burr might be able to carve a slot in it if you have "the touch"....
Let's see a picture of the problem.
You might be able to glue a small stud to the broken piece and use that to turn it out.
A dremmel and a small needle diamond burr might be able to carve a slot in it if you have "the touch"....
Let's see a picture of the problem.
You might be able to glue a small stud to the broken piece and use that to turn it out.
The trick is to keep your hole centred you will not do that with a hand drill. A drill press with a vice to support the bbl make sure everything is level and square try and center punch the broken bead of possible . Then use a very tiny drill bit to drill a pilot hole then go up a size of possible then try a easy out you want to take the pressure off of the side walls . Good luck
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- Peterborough Ontario
I have the same problem with my A300. I bought used and put the stick on type of sites and find they are too high. I want too find ways too put a bead on also. took it too a smith and he said it would be expensive. have the tools too drill it out but very hesitant on doing it ..
Drilling it out is hard due to the small size.
You may be able to screw it out by using a tiny chisel if you can find one that small, or use a knife tip and tack hammer to tap it out . now you need to find a new bead with the same size threads. ?? Even if you get it out you still need to match threads .
Another option is tin the screw stub in the rib with solder, and tin a new bead , then set the bead on the tinned screw stub and heat it until the solder goes liquid, , let it harden and let go.
The easiest solution on a vent rib , if you find a drill and tap to match the thread of the new bead is just install a new bead about 1/8" in front of the broken bead , cover the brass screw stub end of the old bead with a felt pen or drop of black paint and go shooting.
I might be tempted to just drill a tiny bit oversize , work JB weld in the hole with a toothpick, work JB into the bead threads, and glue the new bead in. A piece of brass or copper wire will make a new bead too, just round it up with a file and cut to length.
You may be able to screw it out by using a tiny chisel if you can find one that small, or use a knife tip and tack hammer to tap it out . now you need to find a new bead with the same size threads. ?? Even if you get it out you still need to match threads .
Another option is tin the screw stub in the rib with solder, and tin a new bead , then set the bead on the tinned screw stub and heat it until the solder goes liquid, , let it harden and let go.
The easiest solution on a vent rib , if you find a drill and tap to match the thread of the new bead is just install a new bead about 1/8" in front of the broken bead , cover the brass screw stub end of the old bead with a felt pen or drop of black paint and go shooting.
I might be tempted to just drill a tiny bit oversize , work JB weld in the hole with a toothpick, work JB into the bead threads, and glue the new bead in. A piece of brass or copper wire will make a new bead too, just round it up with a file and cut to length.
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I am curious how the OP made out.
Reading all of these replies (mine included) would have taken longer to read that to have effected the repair.
JB Weld is your friend when it comes to bead repair.
Seriously it works.
Rob
Reading all of these replies (mine included) would have taken longer to read that to have effected the repair.
JB Weld is your friend when it comes to bead repair.
Seriously it works.
Rob
I was thinking the same thing, so many suggestions..... try and turn it out if you can, drill it out and retap if you have the skills and tools.....if it's not budging and you don't want to attempt the drill.....go to plan epoxy or a rib sight.
buzzmagoo
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I would make a hole guide ( a piece of metal that has a hole drilled threw it of the wanted size ) and centre over the busted threaded hole and clamp it on good then drill it out with plenty of cutting oil . Or you could just stick a replacement sight ( true glow or something similar ) over it and be done with it . Plentiful replacement after market beads .
