A broken bolt or screw may be removed from a threaded hole with these spiral flute extractors. Dril a hole (size indicated on the tool) being careful to accurately centre the drill. After drilling, press extractor into this hole, turn counter-clockwise with a tap wrench. Extractor grips into side of the drilled hole and removes part without damage to the threaded hole. Size range for screws 0.2cm – 1.6cm in diameter. Packed in a convenient pouch.
A broken bolt or screw may be removed from a threaded hole with these spiral flute extractors. Dril a hole (size indicated on the tool) being careful to accurately centre the drill. After drilling, press extractor into this hole, turn counter-clockwise with a tap wrench. Extractor grips into side of the drilled hole and removes part without damage to the threaded hole. Size range for screws 0.2cm – 1.6cm in diameter. Packed in a convenient pouch.
A broken bolt or screw may be removed from a threaded hole with these spiral flute extractors. Dril a hole (size indicated on the tool) being careful to accurately centre the drill. After drilling, press extractor into this hole, turn counter-clockwise with a tap wrench. Extractor grips into side of the drilled hole and removes part without damage to the threaded hole. Size range for screws 0.2cm – 1.6cm in diameter. Packed in a convenient pouch.
A broken bolt or screw may be removed from a threaded hole with these spiral flute extractors. Dril a hole (size indicated on the tool) being careful to accurately centre the drill. After drilling, press extractor into this hole, turn counter-clockwise with a tap wrench. Extractor grips into side of the drilled hole and removes part without damage to the threaded hole. Size range for screws 0.2cm – 1.6cm in diameter. Packed in a convenient pouch.
Last updated at 07/24/2024 12:24:16
originally posted on Ace Hardware
Used this on old deck screws. Followed instructions I found online because they don't include any with the set. Used the appropriately-sized drill bit to match the extractor as recommended on the packaging but found that you had to drill so far down into the screw shaft to get the extractor to "bite" that it would just remove the head of the screw and leave the rest of the screw in the board. And the only way I could get the extractor to bite at all was to go to the next larger-sized extractor. Maybe these work on bolts or bigger diameter screws but they don't work well at all on 11/32" deck screws. Very disappointed in this product.
originally posted on homeessentialsdirect.com
I used this to remove a stripped allen head bolt on a plastic engine cover on my car. I tried to use the EX1 (smallest size). Drilled a 5/64 in hole, applied the extractor, but I felt it might break. Backed out, used a 7/64 in pilot hole, and the ex-2 size extractor. Worked like a charm, and out came the bolt. Thought I would have to pay a mechanic!Tip: Always try to use the largest extractor possible. Any extractor can break, leaving one in a worse situation than before.
originally posted on homeessentialsdirect.com
I used this tool on a brass pressure valve stem that was broken off in an air compressor. I gave it one shot of WD-40 then inserted the tool into the hole. Gave it a few light taps with a hammer. Then I attached a wrench to the end of the tool and turned counter clockwise and saw the broken piece moving. I was able to remove the broken stem without issues and I see no damage to the threads. Now I'm just waiting for the replacement pressure gauge to arrive.
| Product dimensions | 1.27 x 12.7 x 14.73 cm; 68.04 Grams |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Style | Industrial |
| Power Source | Hand Powered |
| Number Of Pieces | 5 |
Used this on old deck screws. Followed instructions I found online because they don't include any with the set. Used the appropriately-sized drill bit to match the extractor as recommended on the packaging but found that you had to drill so far down into the screw shaft to get the extractor to "bite" that it would just remove the head of the screw and leave the rest of the screw in the board. And the only way I could get the extractor to bite at all was to go to the next larger-sized extractor. Maybe these work on bolts or bigger diameter screws but they don't work well at all on 11/32" deck screws. Very disappointed in this product.
I used this to remove a stripped allen head bolt on a plastic engine cover on my car. I tried to use the EX1 (smallest size). Drilled a 5/64 in hole, applied the extractor, but I felt it might break. Backed out, used a 7/64 in pilot hole, and the ex-2 size extractor. Worked like a charm, and out came the bolt. Thought I would have to pay a mechanic!Tip: Always try to use the largest extractor possible. Any extractor can break, leaving one in a worse situation than before.
I used this tool on a brass pressure valve stem that was broken off in an air compressor. I gave it one shot of WD-40 then inserted the tool into the hole. Gave it a few light taps with a hammer. Then I attached a wrench to the end of the tool and turned counter clockwise and saw the broken piece moving. I was able to remove the broken stem without issues and I see no damage to the threads. Now I'm just waiting for the replacement pressure gauge to arrive.
These are a well made tool. Irwin is a top drawer tool maker. The thing about screw extractors? They don't work in all situations. For me, they don't work most of the time! It's the nature of the beast. First, ya gotta get a hole in the broken off chunk. ONLY THEN can you get the easy-out in there. If the busted-off bolt/screw/stud/whatever is frozen, which it mainly will be, hence the fact it's broken off, the extractor will have a heckuva time unsticking it. Might need heat, some penetrant, both, and the answer might be that you need to drill out the offending piece and retap the hole. Please remember-tools can help, but they're not magic.
One day we noticed that my wife's car's mast antenna disappeared. I bought a new one but was unable to install it because old antenna's screw tail was stuck deep inside the antenna bracket. Meaning the antenna broke at a carwash or someone intentionally broke it off.Dealer wanted $150 for the new bracket and antenna assembly plus labor for the total of at least $300. I drilled a hold in the broken piece and used the second thickest bit from this set to extract it. The new antenna by itself is $30 and we can install it ourselves. This $12 bit set saved me $270. I only wish it came with a set of diamond tipped drill bits to make pilot holes in broken screws, although my cheapo Kawasaki branded drill bits did the job of making the pilot hole, I wish I had hard sharp ... MoreOne day we noticed that my wife's car's mast antenna disappeared. I bought a new one but was unable to install it because old antenna's screw tail was stuck deep inside the antenna bracket. Meaning the antenna broke at a carwash or someone intentionally broke it off.Dealer wanted $150 for the new bracket and antenna assembly plus labor for the total of at least $300. I drilled a hold in the broken piece and used the second thickest bit from this set to extract it. The new antenna by itself is $30 and we can install it ourselves. This $12 bit set saved me $270. I only wish it came with a set of diamond tipped drill bits to make pilot holes in broken screws, although my cheapo Kawasaki branded drill bits did the job of making the pilot hole, I wish I had hard sharp professional drill bits for pilot holes.
Outstanding product, BUT...know what you're doing before use. This is NOT to be used with a drill (predrill with carbon bits first). These are square at the base and intended to be used with a tap/die tool. I was able to CAREFULLY remove a large broken off bolt in the spindle of a 1983 John Deere tractor with ease, but I was patient. I used PB Blaster and allowed it to soak for 24 hours. Decide what size screw extractor is appropriate, slowly drill a hole directly in the middle of the broken bolt, approximately 1/16 inch deep, the drill bit should be just less than the size of the screw extractor size. Then use a drill bit two sizes less than the previous drill bit and drill down another 1/16 inch. Attach screw extractor to handle (not included) and slowly remove ... MoreOutstanding product, BUT...know what you're doing before use. This is NOT to be used with a drill (predrill with carbon bits first). These are square at the base and intended to be used with a tap/die tool. I was able to CAREFULLY remove a large broken off bolt in the spindle of a 1983 John Deere tractor with ease, but I was patient. I used PB Blaster and allowed it to soak for 24 hours. Decide what size screw extractor is appropriate, slowly drill a hole directly in the middle of the broken bolt, approximately 1/16 inch deep, the drill bit should be just less than the size of the screw extractor size. Then use a drill bit two sizes less than the previous drill bit and drill down another 1/16 inch. Attach screw extractor to handle (not included) and slowly remove bolt. Again, be patient and DO NOT use a drill to attempt to extract the broken bolt. The extractors are obviously cone shaped and the two separates holes, which were two different sizes and depths, allowed the extractor to immediately bite into the predrilled hole. This was my first time using this type of device and I was very impressed. I watched a few YouTube videos and read some articles prior to bolt removal and attribute my success to those videos/literature.
These are great. You just have to remember to drill the hole deep enough to allow the screw extractor to grab. The bigger the extractor the deeper but I would start with a 1/2" deep hole. Also, don't attach these to a drill or driver as screw extraction is a slower process. Instead, use a vice grip, apply moderate downard pressure and spin slowly. Don't forget to apply lubrication such as WD-40 or PB blaster before drilling the hole. If you don't feel comfortable using the vice grip, you can also purchase Irwin's extractor handle.
This is a great little set of extractors. I had a bolt stuck in a carbon fiber mountain bike frame and needed to carefully extract the shaft of the bolt. I used a pilot hole and then two sizes of extractors before it caught strongly enough to twist out the stuck Bolt. No damage to the frame or the tools in the process. It seemed to work better using vice grips than a drill as others mentioned in the reviews. This seems to be a good value set as well versus the one that comes with regular drill bits.
These are made for bolts, there is a short stubby extractor probably better for screw heads but drilling head may make head to weak on a tuff screw. Even a rusty seized broken bolt you may never get out, like someone else said heat and drilling out to a tap size then rethreading it carefully may be the only way to get it to work. Or tapping to a new thread insert or helicoil to the size u need. Just learn proper way to tap holes, oil and going slow and going forward a little then back out then forward little forward, hope helps
Works great! Need to drill a pilot hole in the broken bolt/screw. Go slow and periodically test whether the extractor will bite. When it does, you're good to go. Do not use the extractor in a drill! You risk expanding the bolt/screw, making it hard or even impossible to remove. Follow the instructions and use a hand driver or a wrench (I used vise grips). Successfully removed a broken bolt from my chain stay rack mount. Took 15 min.
| Product dimensions | 1.27 x 12.7 x 14.73 cm; 68.04 Grams |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Style | Industrial |
| Power Source | Hand Powered |
| Number Of Pieces | 5 |
