Removing a broken tap

[Ando]

Looking for something that'll eat aluminum. I broke a tap in something and need to get it out. Drilling is out of the question, I already tried a tap extractor broke the tabs off so it's in there tight and no way it's coming out unless i eat away some of the metal.

I already looked around and couldn't find anything at the local brick and mortar stores.

[mag79]

send it to me, I got you

[Ando]

Mr. man...O'ya.

Pm in-coming.

[Tunaman]

It is very important to use the right size pilot hole when tapping holes. It is also important to use a lubricant. Go slow... back and forth until you get to where you need to be. Even the best taps sometimes snap... ;)

[MFM-70]

It is very important to use the right size pilot hole when tapping holes. It is also important to use a lubricant. Go slow... back and forth until you get to where you need to be. Even the best taps sometimes snap... ;)

Agree with above... "Tap Magic" works well with all metals for a tapping fluid.
Drilling out the tap with a carbide drill may also get it out.

[Bigwooly1013]

It is also important to use a lubricant. Go slow... back and forth until you get to where you need to be.
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