Drill Bit for Welded Trigger Pack - Pay it Forward

[Warpspasm]

I'd like to use this on my EVO pistol if it's still available.  Please pm me for address, thanks.

shipped off to flyingbug

just FYI though, I think the drill bit is getting dull.  Definitely took a LOT longer than the 5 mins in the HBI video.  took 2 Sat mornings at about 1+ hrs each...maybe more... unless I was doing something wrong.

You weren't doing anything wrong. I had the previous bit and it was so dull it never did get through the weld. HBi sent me a new one which is in circulation now. I sent the dull one back to them so they could look at it. Not sure which one you used.

[HBi]

@flyingbug - if the drill bit that you receive does not seem to be removing material from the welded collar (ie: it spins, but does not make chips) please let us know. You can PM here through the forum, or send us at email sales@hbindustries.net. We will get you taken care of.

The welded screws earlier this year were not bad at all, but around July we started seeing the carbines first, then the pistols too, having really hot deep welds. They still seem to be coming in that way, and like others in this thread can attest to, you will likely have to drill practically all the way through the collar/screw, almost until you think you are about to hit the topside of the sheetmetal trigger housing. These welded screws are a pain, but totally worth it once you get the new trigger parts in. You can do it!

[flyingbug]

Yes, I had trouble drilling out the weld.  Don't know if the blades are dull or not.  Took me a good 2 hours to get it off eventually.  I have a pistol and seems it has a pretty deep weld as you described.  Check out the picture.  Let me know if you want me to send it back.  Thank you for your generosity.  HBI trigger spring kit and safty selector are awesome.  Keep up the great work.

[HBi]

@flyingbug - Well done! That is a perfectly executed screw removal job. It should not have taken 2 hrs though, definitely sounds like that drill bit is toast. Please go ahead and just hang onto it, no need to spend more money shipping it around. We will keep an eye on this thread and send the next person in need a new bit.

So, list is open, next person willing to pay it forward gets to use a new drill bit. Here is the list:

ruddog
Sergio
flyingbug

[ruddogg]

I've already used it & shipped to flyingbug thx guys

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[b_colt]

How do I go about getting on the list?

[HBi]

PM sent to b_colt. Here is the new list:

ruddog
Sergio
flyingbug
b_colt

[Artichoak]

I need the drill bit, looks like I'm 2nd on the list.

Thanks for doing this!

[HBi]

New drill bit shipped to b_colt this morning. Added Artichoak to the list:

ruddog
Sergio
flyingbug
b_colt
Artichoak

[SneakySh0rty]

HBI please shoot me a PM as well about what is required to be on this list. thank you!

[Phil413]

Im good to go.  Was able to get the weld out.  Pls remove me from list.

Thanks

Just picked up my BNIB Cz carbine today.  Pls add me to the list


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[SneakySh0rty]

following HBi's instructions
ruddog
Sergio
flyingbug
b_colt
Artichoak
SneakySh0rty
Phil413

[b_colt]

Hey folks, I'm ready to send the bit to the next guy. PM me a name and address and I'll have it out today. Thanks.

[tiny705]

Can i get added to the list as well.  I would appreciate it.  Thank you.

[SneakySh0rty]

Hey folks, I'm ready to send the bit to the next guy. PM me a name and address and I'll have it out today. Thanks.

Next person is Artichoak

following HBi's instructions
ruddog
Sergio
flyingbug
b_colt
Artichoak
SneakySh0rty
Phil413
tiny705