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Author:  WolfgangKornwebel [ Wed May 16, 2012 11:27 am ]
Post subject:  Wing tube repair
Having trouble getting the wooden plugs drilled out enough to insert reinforcing tubing inside. Any ideas?
Author:  haroldeck [ Fri May 18, 2012 10:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Wing tube repair
I used a spade bit.
Author:  WolfgangKornwebel [ Sat May 19, 2012 4:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Wing tube repair
I can't find a spade bit long enough....seems like 16" is the longest and I need longer! Where did you get your's?
Author:  gmhendo [ Sat May 19, 2012 4:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wing tube repair
One option might be to get a spade bit, then weld an extension to it. Careful to keep it straight.
Author:  Chris Voith [ Mon May 21, 2012 8:55 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Wing tube repair
It was a PITA for me. Best success was with a 3 ft bit like you use for snaking wires in walls (elec. dept @HD), then screw in a long lag bolt with washer and line attached. It takes a real long extension on a socket wrench. Use a lever to pull it out. Two came out pretty easily, other two were basically shredded in the process.

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Author:  Quarath [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 2:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Wing tube repair
He He, Looks like my floor after most of my projects.
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