BtownZ28

Where on earth (or northeast Ohio at least) can I get a left handed drill bit from. I know that I could order one from various vendors and have it shipped but the problem is I have a day off and ideally would like to go pick one up locally. Seems like I've tried every auto parts store/home improvement store in the tri-county area. Any suggestions? or even better, p/n's? I'm looking for a set if I can get my hands on one, preferably cobalt.

Edit: Looks like I'll have to find something else to do today, ended up ordering from mcmaster carr

Icarus 402001

Ask for an "EASY-OUT". Find a small hardware store in town. They have things they forget about until they're asked.

Sonix

iTrader: (1)

haha, I was just going to say, "isn't mcmastercarr in ohio"?? you lucky SOB, mcmaster won't even ship to Canada anymore! What do you think I have to do?!? We don't have anything like a mcmaster up here!

Apeiron

You live in Calgary and you complain about not being able to find industrial supplies?

Sonix

iTrader: (1)

None of them are open on weekends! Or I don't know about them...
Greggs, Acklands (ok, 8-12 on sat, BS!), Fastenal, etc etc... I can get the basics, but not the specialty stuff, unless I go during work It's annoying, I get halfway through my project by sat 3pm, and then I need parts that I have to get on monday, and wait until the following weekend to use! d'argh.
I just happen to do the really non mainstream stuff. If I was building a deck with 2x4's and nails I'd have no problem finding anything I need. But doing custom car stuff? I just get funny looks when I try to buy some things...

327???

AUTOZONE! I didn't know until last sunday, they have a set of 4 left handed bits for $9.99 and they are a normally stocked item. Unfortunately for me I bought an easy out as well, I now have pieces of an easy out, both in the bolt I was trying to remove and in the garbage.

Apeiron

Yeah, if you thought the bolt was a pain to drill, try drilling through hardened tool steel.

BtownZ28

well after ordering the bits I realized I only have 4-6 inches to get my drill in there. No way in hell im getting a drill in there (not even a right angle drill i checked) unless i pull the brake booster and associated lines. it still would be tight. I still have a little hope that I can find something to fit a 4 inch profile but yeahhhh. can of worms........simple manifold to header turns into pull the whole motor. plus side its not my daily driver

BtownZ28

I have mcmaster and fastenal within driving distance, actually on the way to work everday. so if you canadian fellas want some parts let me know.

Apeiron

You might find a right-angle drill to fit. If not, you can take the head off.

BtownZ28

thats what im thinking. if i take off the head its like pandora's box lol. now its like "why even bother with the 305"

Apeiron

Taking the head off is nothing. It's when you start taking the shortblock apart that you start questioning the value of doing anything with the 305.

BtownZ28

Yeah I guess its a matter of opinion. I was never sold on the 305, but its what my car had so I thought I work with it. Ill just have to eat a set of gaskets out out of 350 fund.