Broke my rod yesterday and part of spigot is still trapped inside the ferrule(?).
Any ideas on how best to retrieve the broken part without doing more damage.

Depends how far in it is, anything sticking out? Also is the bit stuck inside solid or hollow?

Nothing sticking out to get a grip on.Spigot from bottom section of sage rpl.I suppose its mostly hollow.Thanks.

I recommend you drill the broken bit out extremely carefully. Start by using a small pilot drill bit and make sure the hole it drills is dead centre or you're in trouble.Once you have a pilot hole take a slightly larger drill bit and make a bigger hole. For the final hole ensure this is less than the diameter of the ferrule or damage may occur.The remaining bit of broken rod should be easily removed by inserting a small screwdriver and prising upwards.

BK

I used a small drill hole as above, gently screwed a small screw with a fine thread into the hole, then pulled spigot out with the screw.

Nothing to grab eh! Oh well here's an idea. There is a tool called a stud extractor used typically on car engines. What happens is a stud has sheared, you drill a hole in it of the correct size then screw in the extractor. It is reverse threaded so once screwed in you simply undo in normal rotation and out it comes. Bit over-gunned for your problem? No, the extractor typically comes as a set, maybe 4-10 different sizes in the box. The skiniest ones would be ok for you. You already have the hole through the spigot. All you got to do is be careful not to screw in to hard initially. Once firm gently rotate and it should pop out. Extractor sets are cheap, look for a good tool shop.

Plan B) Bit more delicate this one...presumably the broken section (long bit) is now scrap. Ok, shave the eyes off and you now have a mandrill type thing which can be inserted into the broken piece inside-a tapered fit. Try it in the hole and mark it's depth where it starts to become a firm fit. Go get Araldite Rapid adhesive. Apply a thin coat and re-insert. Wait 1 hour and yank it out! Be careful to only apply Araldite thin because before setting it can run!!!

Good luck

Chris.

A non-destructuve method could be to roll some 2 part araldite putty onto a thin stick. Push down into the spigot and leave to set. Hopefully, it might pull out. Never tried so only a suggestion.

Thanks guys for the suggestions.Will advise on success or otherwise.

Are you going to have the rod repaired (by sage or otherwise)? If so, then leave it in there and let the repair person get it out. Don't make it harder for the person fixing it.

thanks
rick

Couldn't move it.
Spoke to Sage agent this morning and they said to send all it to them.