Broken spring bar help needed!

[Nucejoe]

23 hours ago, GregC said:

I had thought about drilling it but I figured I would need a right angle attachment for the Dremel and very short drill bits to get into that small space between lugs and wasnt sure that such a gizmo existed but hey, watches to me is a new world to explore. When I came across this thread it gave me new hope that I could get that pesky piece of springbar out easily. I'll just give up on it for now as I have other cases. Thanks for the help.

I meant drilling from outside the lugs, not inside, have done so on a stainless steel case. You need a dremel stand.

 

[HectorLooi]

Before you go out and buy a dental drill....

I tested the smallest drill I had, a children's handpiece. The angle is probably worse than using a long bit from the side of the opposite lug.

[GregC]

21 hours ago, Nucejoe said:

I meant drilling from outside the lugs, not inside, have done so on a stainless steel case. You need a dremel stand.

 

I have a drill press with a mini chuck. That should do the trick but its outside in the garage and its -10C. What kind of drill bit should I use?

[watchweasol]

Hi  Thats kind of chilly to be working in.  Start by measuring  the hole or whats left of the other end of the case bar and go down in size as is practicaly possible in order to remove the plug .

[Klassiker]

I would wait until it warms up. I tend to rush things when I'm cold. Are you planning to drill from the inside or the outside of the lug?