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Old 04-24-08 | 10:02 PM
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Hex Wrench End Stuck in Bolt

I was using a hex wrench with a ball end like this



to try to remove a steerer clamp bolt on a Thomson Elite stem.

The ball part of the wrench snapped off and is now stuck in the head of the bolt, and I can't get it out.

I can't grab it with a needlenose, because the broken piece is flush with the top of the bolt. There's nothing to grab. I tried drilling into the piece of wrench in the hopes of pulling it out once a bit was in it, but the bit won't drill into the tough steel.

Any advice?
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