Broken Barb :(

[ABOMBER760]

so i was putting my timmy back together and had the barb in my frontblock snap :(

Any ideas on clearing it out? only solution i have is to drill and tap but what size? all i have is 6-32 and 10-32. Lastly how much flow is too much flow? If i do tap to 10-32 theres barbs out with ID's pretty f'n huge

[GripGambler]

Is it just a removable barb? If so you just need an extractor and a new barb to replace it. Auto stores carry a range of extractor, or EZ out sizes, and you will need the smallest one. Should be able to extract it by hand using one.

Look like this
http://static.zoovy.com/img/usfreight/W400-H400-Bffffff/1218a6pcspiral.jpg

Since barbs are hollow, you don't need to drill them to fit one of these into it, just stick it in and apply pressure while twisting counter clockwise slowly.

[ABOMBER760]

hmm doesnt sound like a bad idea i'll check that out thanks

[juit]

use a jewerly slot screw driver
crazy glue it to a allen key internal diameter

[fujiman]

I just use the tip of a sharp pocket knife.......put it in the hole and twist!

[rasengan13]

I use a size 1 extractor. It fits perfectly in there. I think it's the smallest one available anyway. Got mine at Loews. Other hardware places should have them as well.

[GripGambler]

Yes, size 1... I couldn't remember the sizes, but checked a few minutes ago on the one that I had. I always keep it with my paintball tools, it has come in handy more than once. Using a tiny screwdriver, a knife, or some other replacement may work, but it's usually more tedious, and in my experience has been more messy/taken longer/made things worse.

[oldironmudder]

The tip is a pocket knife has worked great for me.

[big_daddy_d]

Put superglue on an Allen wrench and backed it out last time I snapped one