How to remove bolt stuck in Hobie threaded insert?

Nicely done!  Where'd you find left handed bits locally?

Nicely done!  Where'd you find left handed bits locally?

Rural Supply (Ace) Hardware in Los Gatos. I believe that the Saratoga Ace had a few too, but at both stores, selection is limited, and they are kinda pricey...

Somehow this is as satisfying as a fishing report 

Somehow this is as satisfying as a fishing report 

Ha ha! Yes, especially for me!

Well done, now you can get back to fishing.

Paul

Somehow this is as satisfying as a fishing report 

True... Very informative. I have the same problem with the side handle screws on my old Prowler. This thread inspired me to buy some left handed bits to fix the problem. Bought the set at Harbor Freight.

Thank for the post!
Al

https://www.harborfreight.com/left-hand-drill-bit-set-13-piece-61686.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=12126402660&campaignid=12126402660&utm_content=118355019793&adsetid=118355019793&product=61686&store=656&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlvW2BhDyARIsADnIe-LDFOm3hzlCAu9V3YUH4Y4tRYOibUwukrH4y4mthO_WBPQbU6JqyVoaAgMAEALw_wcB

Triumph!

BSA!!!

haha.  NWM my invite  was sincere but also pro-forma. I have ultra confidence in your ability to riff. 

Proven yet again.  thanks so much for sharing here also! Give the newbies a glimpse of how wonderful and practical a true obsession can be!

Bouché

Triumph!

BSA!!!

Norton!  Been lusting after one of those for a long time...

Well since everyone seems to want to help, I got a serious bolt problem to overcome on my Hobie Cat.  I'll make a post to not muddy up this gem though