Removing Broken Drill Bits from Tubes

[Simes 169]

Any ideas on how to remove the broken drill bit from metal tube heels like these?

Tried all sorts and can't make it shift!

[Michael 276]

Can you get something pointed down the flutes and turn anti-clockwise, two nails perhaps, then twist slowly with pliers???

[Simes 169]

Yeah been trying that.  But anything small enough just bends

[Michael 276]

Best thing to to is try and get the tube out.... Carefully....

Cut the heel down slightly to get a grip on the tube.Generate loads of heat into the tube and extract....fit a new tube.

These aren't tubes, they're solid metal.

[Flash 178]

Not a simple way out, but try turning upside down and tapping heel on last, sometimes works.

Pins down the sides of flutes, twist anti clockwise sometimes works. needs patience.

Failing that consider changing heel blocks.

[Auto Key Wizard 212]

Tricky problem...

 

Cut the heel back say 3mm to expose the the bit, then twist out with a good pair of grips/pliers

[SteelCityShoes 189]

Pins town each side and twist, could take a few attempts.

 

Turn it upside down and tap it a few times on the last.

 

Assuming it’s a cheap drill bit, if nothing else works get a Carbide drill bit, they’ll go through pretty much anything

[Paul_ 108]

Put a drop of oil down the tube, wait 10 mins then tap down on the last. Not a definite answer but has worked a few times for me. Good luck.

[Simes 169]

I see white plastic

No Plastic

[Simes 169]

Pins town each side and twist, could take a few attempts.

 

Turn it upside down and tap it a few times on the last.

 

Assuming it’s a cheap drill bit, if nothing else works get a Carbide drill bit, they’ll go through pretty much anything

Going to have to give this a try as last resort!

[Tom D 131]

those half metal heels are " gods most evil creation" best of luck qbviously check that the metal isn't coming loose from the plastic part pleased im not doing them?

[grahamparker 1,407]

Drill as deep as you can, shorten the pin on the top piece and super glue gel a metal top.

 

Hope for the best.

[Broms Cobb 142]

I have used Nails.. fine points in as far as possible and then pair of pliers twist round and round anti clockwise and the bit will come out

as the post by 

michael26uk says