@@dragormeghar2100 thanks for the information. I think the bits were not strong enough to cut into the deck screws. I've removed other softer screws with no problems.
First, they’re only titanium plated. Second, you should use smaller size extractor bit. If it can’t drill a nice DEEP hole, use a good metal drill bit, then use the extractor to reverse drill it out at SLOW speed.
Yo! Your advice work like a charm. I spent the first 30 mins dicking with the cutting tip that speed out came with and got no where. After reading your comment, I busted out the Milwaukee metal bits and then used the extraction tool and it came out with the quickness
@@jjking8577 they make drill bits out of different metals for different tasks. For drilling through metal, it’s recommended to use a carbide drill bit or a titanium drill bit (either fits into any standard driver or you can use an impact drill if you use a hex-shaped drill bit). The commenter was saying that he used a drill bit meant to drill into metal, then used the extractor (the screw-out tool) to remove the stripped screw.
Coincidentally, I bought and used one of these kits today. I had a good set of screw extractors which were stolen, so when I had a bad screw to remove I looked to replace them. I was in a hurry and couldn't find the ones I wanted, so I picked up one of these sets. They worked fine on this screw; it was removed in about 15 seconds. I don't know how well they will hold up long term, but they worked this time.
Glad i saw this video, I've tried this product several times and followed the directions to the last detail. Each time, i thought i was doing something wrong. I agree with you, the product does not work.
Just bought a set from Home Depot about 2 hours ago, tried it, and got the same exact results you did. Wish I'd seen this video earlier today. Super frustrating.
It worked like a charm. I had little trouble using the smallest bit first - dug a shallow hole out slowly, but used the next size extractor when the first size didn't work and that removed it easily. I'm luckily only one screw on the 48v battery was stripped - it locks down w three screws which still work w hex head. Just work slowly when you dig out the hole, and also slowly when you extract with a larger size bit - so this is fine, I'll keep the set of 4 for any future screws.
These bits do work for the most part. I was on a job yesterday and had to remove about 10 round hex bolts, only a couple beat me. You just have to be patient.
@@derek7793 I used this to remove the original door hinges for three doors in my 1948 home, 18 screws total. It works but you have to use a lot of pressure behind the drill and really cut a hole in the top of the screw. In terms of durability I broke one of the bits on an especially difficult screw but given the modest price it was worth it.
I'm using SPAX Made in The USA Fasteners, they got Heat Treated Philips and Torx Head carbon steel Exterior and Interior Screws using a Philips bit #2 and I never had this kind of problem. Sometimes this thing happens when you use a cheap type fasteners. Or you can Still use cheap ass fasteners but make sure it's a Torx head screws for less strip out and cam out. Or you should pre-drill your hole first before installing the fasteners.
@Luke Gu I sat there and tried drilling it out for like 30 seconds to make sure I was deep enough. Then I switched to extractor, pushed hard, slow trigger, and nothing, no bite. I tried several sizes, different methods, always tried extracting with FORCE and SLOW, no bite.
I bought a set of irwin brand extractors. They worked really well especially for those door hinge bolts. I even used it on my brake rotor screw. Tool em right out.
We just tried this at home to remove Philips screws really stuck and stubborn in a metal plate in our washing machine... We stripped them trying to get them out, as they're really stuck in there... we bought this product and at first didn't seem to work, but then I just tried a bit more and used side 1 longer and deeper cone cut out and then put to side 2, and gotta go slow (drill needs to have variable speed to go slow movement) and sure enough it worked and got out all the screws... So It Worked !!! I don't have video of doing this, but reporting here honestly. I have photo of the screws after I took them out to see the cone cut out shape in them.. so it works folks !! Money well spent and changed a tub seal on our own and saved $$ calling a pro in.
They do work. I’ve had a set for a couple years, they work as extractors. I have plenty of good drill bits, so I don’t generally use the drill end of the bits, I drill out with Milwaukee Shockwave bits, then use the extractor end.
Yes mine work great also. You have to use low speed on your drill and they most definitely will remove the screws. Most drills have a speed control in the trigger pull, if you don't press the trigger all the way the drills will spin a lot slower. 👌 and mostly all brands of drills have that feature. Less pull of the trigger in high or low speed setting will reduce the rpms of the drills. 🤷♂👌
Interesting... I've used similar screw extractor bits before and had pretty good results. That "titanium" is clearly too soft to do the job. Shouldn't round like that.
Same results. I've been trying this shit for 2 days straight and all the sizes just spin freely inside the head of the screw. No matter how hard I press it in while drilling or no matter what size. The screws stuck in are the torqx and the head is stripped to a point where they're almost super smooth and that is why I decided to try the speed out bits. I'm getting my money back. I have no clue how the others are able to get positive results.
I just had your same experience and then while trying to make the hole bigger with end A (the end that looks like it would be the grippy removal one), the screw actually came out. so unexpectedly that I then grabbed it with my fingers and it was so hot from friction that I burned my fingers. worse than grabbing a hot pan out of the oven. So maybe try End B to ream it out, and End A to bring it out.
Trz Home Depot was selling them I think last year or the year before during the Christmas holidays on Black Friday. I thought they were gimmicky thank God I didn't buy them. Your videos are keeping me on my toes. Thanks for schooling me on those junk bits. Peace brother
I'm surprised they even still sell these. I just took them back and the lady asked if anything was wrong with them. Told her they were the worst tool that I ever used. She said I'll just mark down they didn't work lol
Yeah, got the exact result as you! AND I curse any and all Phillips screws. I only believe in using Torx screws, they are without a doubt by far the best screws. No pilot hole drilling, so now 10 times faster than any Phillip's head screw.
Hi, do you need a high power screwdriver? I have not had one, I am thinking about getting a 12V cordless with low gears or a 280w corded screwdriver. What type of screwdriver did you use?
Thanks for the video. I have a similar set, made by Irwin, and after watching your video, I was able to remove 3 hinge screws that were stripped and painted over.
This video came up at the top of the list. Made me think I had no hope. But this brand worked for me. I was just uncertain if I was using it in the right order…..
Thanks for your demo. I am eager to buy that because I have a stripped screw in my faucet. I used drill and different size of bit but no success. I am tempting to buy that AS SEEN ON TV screw extractor but am glad I saw your video. You save me 15 bucks and disappointment.
The set shown in the video was probably made with a softer cheap material, The same design under a different name like "Grabit Pro" which are a more silver/Titanium Color work well .
I FIGURED THIS TOOL OUT! I was having the same issues with the extractor just slipping and the bore tool not doing much boring. I was about to return the thing. I solved the issue by boring first at high speed with LOTS of pressure. Do that for a few seconds until you aren't getting any deeper. Also make sure to not move your drill around to much because you don't want to widen the hole. Here's the tricky part. It's counter intuitive but when you swap to the extractor end DONT PUSH WHILE YOU TURN. Before you start turning you can push a little to kind of "set" the extractor. But before you start turning let off all the pressure and go SLOW. You'll feel it grip the screw head and keep going slow until you get the head out and then you can go a little faster. It's actually surprising how much those thin threads grip the screw head. Sometimes it's actually hard to get the screw off the extractor! Hope this helps!
I have mixed reviews on this product, I used it and initially it didn’t work. Then I read some of the comments and I went about it slower on the drilling out and it finally worked about awhile. My bits didn’t get eaten up but it wasn’t as easy as they make it out.
In all fairness I just tried this on a really badly stripped screw and it worked. It didn’t work on the smaller size but as soon as I went up to the next size it came right out like butter. Thank GOD. The screw was on a very critical spot on a product that I’m selling for my business. Woohoo!!!’
I have a set of Irwin extractor bits and if used at a slow speed they work pretty good but I use a separate drill bit to drill, then the extractor bit in the kit. I've only had to extract a few screws over the last few years so the kit is there if I need it. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Clint.
I've seen those at Home Depot and I do remember seen them on TV I thought about purchasing them I've actually pick them up and held them in my hand and just couldn't come to purchase them because I didn't know if they work I have my answer now thank God I didn't buy them
They do work great, if you use them with a drill/driver ,not impact driver, also slow trigger pull and using a slow speed works perfectly. I have them and used them already and they worked great. And I used my Dewalt Xtream 12v drill / driver with the extractor. Not a problem.
Wish I would have seen your video, I bought these the other day at the big box store, they suck did not budge the bolt. Now I have to go wait in the corona line and return them. Worst part is my bolt is still stuck. Thanks for the video.
I was at Home Depot today and they were out on the front on display. I almost, I say almost picked them because of the inviting gold color and the fact it said titanium which made me think the would be rock solid. Thank goodness I didn't buy and ended up watching your youtube video. You just saved me $10. And I now find out they are only titanium plated from the reviewer below. I was thinking they were solid titanium. Anyway, thanks again for your video.
I'm glad I watch these things I seen on TV for people who try their products and come out with the truth. The bad thing with As Seen On TV products they don't last on the shelves very long they may make it a year after that you can't find them. Unless up there found somewhere start somewhere where third party has them.
I did bro. Tried everything and no go. I think the metal is just was to soft and not able to cut the screw like I was hoping it would. Thanks for the feedback
I was able to get this to work, But it takes a lot of pressure and you have to drill fairly slow. Once you get it to bite it will almost pull the screw out with the A side If you have enough downward force on the screw.
Looking for something a little stronger when I ran across this video. Must say that I've used this set several times on "basic" stripped screws and it always works for me.
The hardware store where I bought my set from told me that it was unlikely to work before I paid for it. I bought it anyway, took it home, and guess what, - none of the set worked!
I bought this and it did help very well. ... I just did not follow their instructions. I did it my way first use A side on drill. Second use B side on a very low speed such a 3 or 4 is good, the hammering on low speed will help to dig in and keep on trying on very low speed and hammering. If does not help move to speed 5. It should work
You are supposed to use the cutting side in clockwise Forward drilling in then flip the bit to the cone side. Now switch from drill to counterclockwise REVERSE and slowly reverse it. Works fine.
I wanted to believe in these. I specifically bought these because of the cool flip gimmick. I tried them today, following the instructions to the letter - even pushing hard and trying to extract very slowly. No dice. I tried the smallest first, then moved up and then back down in sizes. Nothing. What I believe the issue is, is that the borer drill is just crappy and didn't work well. I feel like the extractor would have worked just fine if the borer had done a better job. I used a regular drill bit and it worked WAY better. (Unfortunately I did not test the biting bit to see if it would work. I was just frustrated and felt left down at that point.)
You have to use the smaller bit and everything you do must be done at a slow speed with the drill. They do work I used just yesterday and practiced 10 times
The fact that the Philips bit worked in the end is all the evidence you need that it was not done properly. The drive of the head should be a completely smooth hole- you didn't drill out the drive portion of the head fully and should have never proceeded to the extractor end until you did that. The extractor ends work, but if the drill ends don't do a good enough job, you would have been better off using your own twist drills. Hard to tell if the drill end of the extractor was truly junk, or if was user error again.
Let me offer my observation/experience. About 25 years ago, when I first started out with a construction crew, the carpenters complained non-stop about the quality of the 16s that were made in China. Ever since a teen, I had used other 16s to frame different structures, but the made-in-China nails were a f...joke! They were slightly thinner and weighed much less than the 16s I had used back in the 1980s. The made in China 16s were sure to bend if you didn't hit them directly head-on every time. Same with Phillip screws. I grew up with them, but sometime in the 1990s, I guess, a lot of hardware has been made in China, and I'll guess that's why those Phillips stripped so easily. After watching this video of the extractor not working, I grabbed my set that I just bought at Lowe's a couple of hours ago. At the bottom of the packet, in tiny font, it says "Made in China to Speed-out specifications." Right! Maybe made in China, but we've seen in recent days that China isn't above lying about anything. Good Luck to everyone with this cheap garbage floating around. I paid 19.95 + tax. Should've watched the vid first. FYI: A few years ago, there was a lot of controversy about the bolts used to tie together sections of the new section of the Bay Bridge. On Engineer complaining was the same guy who took part in designing the BART in the Bay Area, and Metro in DC and Virginia. He said despite his warnings, obtuse politicians (my words) refused to listened, and used the bolts anyway. It seems there's an accident waiting to happen.
They partially worked for me in a tight spot after trying all other ways to remove four stripped screw heads for a door handle, but it's not an exact science, especially if the screw is tightly embedded into the material. I later discovered, for my particular situation, I could've used a small diameter holesaw and extracted the screws and the surrounding material (a pine door), and filled the holes with wood putty, etc. That probably would've been a little less stressful and a little more efficient.
So this could probably work on those softer metal screws that strip out all the time, but when you put in giant bold letters that it will work with any screw, that's one heck of a claim
@@ToolReviewZone lol, probably not the best marketing tagline! 😀 "They work... sometimes!" As I said, they worked for one side of the door, but for the other door handle's screws I had to take a hacksaw to them and cut the screw heads off, file down the ends, putty over them, etc., then drill new holes to which the new door handle would be screwed to. Nightmare.
What I did was drill the hole but in the drill setting and then the extraction was in the reverse setting. It was a different set of screw extractor tool.
I have a set, and they work fine. What you’re doing wrong is trying to back out the screw so quickly. Drill the hole in the screw more deeply, not larger, and then use the extractor end and sloooooowly back it until it grabs solidly. Then continue to slowly back out the screw.
So it's Phillip's bolt extractors that work? I tried a Speed Out - the right size and side - on a bolt that was rounded and I drilled for several minutes, hardly a hole.
I just bought these at Lowe's, we're searching reviews on TH-cam saw your video, haven't opened the package, they are going back. I'm going to do my research and find something else. Reading the other comments it looks like a brand called Irwin appears to work
Purchased the drill set, came across this video and was very discouraged. But I decided to give it a couple more tries.. but this drill set really does work! During extracting keep pressure directly over the screw and go slowly, you may need to go up a size but I was able to remove two horribly stripped screws in a couple minutes. Hope this helps!
Some of the wording here makes it sound like he was running it in reverse for the B side only. Other demonstrations I've seen said it has to be in reverse for the A side driving as well.
Yup you should drill in reverse with these as well. This is the number one mistake people make with these, 99.9% of the time these "don't work" is from people not using them properly or not knowing how to use them.
I didn't buy these, but some different ones via Amazon. Had exactly the same problem. Instead of the extractor drilling into the screw, the screw stripped the metal off the outside of the extractor. Doesn't anyone make decent tools any more with the need for a small loan?
Every time I come across a new screw extractor, I gotta buy & try. Have around 7-9 kits somewhere around here from all different brands & places. Gotta say, it’s a hit or miss I’m d of thing. I have some expensive kits, to cheap kits & sometimes they work, & sometimes they don’t. Even picked up the Ryobi kit (most recent)I saw in a vid to give a try.....it’s ok, & like the others, works sometimes. Gotta tell yan if anyone ever figures out to make the BEST screw extractor kit that works 100% of the time (or even 20%, lol), they’ll be raking in the 💰 . Looking forward to another bit vid. Cheers✌🏼 *edited cuz autocorrect
Tool Review Zone Right now been using the $10 Ryobi set I picked up. Have used Rockler, Craftsman, Irwin, Ridgid, DeWalt, etc...screw extractor bits/kits & got quite the collection. I try not to strip a screw out, which is best way, as the extractors are a hit or miss at times. Have some good luck w/ the Rockler & most recently been using the Ryobi (so far it’s worked 1/2 times). The oldest kit is my Craftsman & I’ve never gotten a single screw out with it, lol. Haven’t found a set that works all the time. Cheers✌🏼
Lim Yee No I have not. But, b/c you just asked me about them, I googled them, & ordered the 8 & 6.25” & 7.5” pliers to check out for myself. Appreciate the reply, & for letting me know about a brand never used or heard of before. Cheers✌🏼
I actually tried them last night. I stripped out a spax 3 inch pan head cabinet torx screw and, used my drill driver in low speeds in reverse like the instructions said and they worked perfectly. Not a problem . You can't use them in high speed they won't work properly. And never use an impact driver they won't work like that also. I did several different screws also with the same #1 bit extractor and it worked on all of them. 👌 I even took out a quarter inch thick, 3inch long lag bolt, not a problem. 👌 all low speed with my Dewalt 12v Xtream brushless drill / driver. Trust me they worked great for me. 👌
@@ToolReviewZone ,no problem, I like your channel and watch all your videos. 👌 trust me I'm a fan. This was the only video I've watched that I didn't agree with. So i had to give it a try and see for myself. And it worked great for me. But keep making videos. 👌 and I really want to see you do another video with the drill on low speed setting and see if these work out better for you. I'm subscribed and have my notifications on. 👌
@@jasonlevesque9303 all good bro. I'm happy with the feedback and like to hear what others have to say. All I can say is that i did everything that the instructions and their own video said to do without the same results. I'm glad they worked for you, but its just my opinion that they are no good. That's one thing about be, if I don't like something, I won't say I do just for views or a sale.
I also had the same problems with the Speed Out wearing down at first step and after 10 minutes of drilling it was not digging in anymore. I think the COBALT version might work out better. So I will try those later today.
@@ccbowers Yes the Cobalt works better with some effort. 5o what I came to realize is to make sure the first step digs in deep. The extracter end needs to grab in the recession deep. If not be prepared to move up to the size diameter. My stuck screw was in a metal/steel object and make sure you stay centered to not damage the threads to be used for a new screw once extracted.
@@aceball7076 That biggest problem people have with these is not understanding how they work (plus having a poor quality one). Without a clean hole (like you said) the extractor end won't bite properly. The fact that he could still pull out the screw with the Phillips bit in the video showed it wasn't done right. It is certainly partially due to a poor drill end of the bit, but also user error. In this case, I would use a higher quality twist drill to get a cleaner hole, rather than continually increasing bit size before creating a clean hole to begin with.
I bought a set, not sure if it was this brand, same thing happened, the ones I bought were from a tool shop for pro builders & mechanics etc.. so they were expensive.. but like these were rubbish.
You have to drill the screw out so there is no philliphs cross remaining. Once you have a crater in the head of the screw, use the drill end of the tool and firmly work around the crater. Flip it and firmly drill out the screw. They work fine, works best in an impact, drilling with wd40 or cutting fluid and just generally using common sense.
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Purchased product yesterday, having the same problem. Wish I would have seen this video earlier.
Same thing. I'm replacing deck boards. Doesn't work at all. I'm going to try and get my money back. Home depot should not sell this garbage.
@@dragormeghar2100 thanks for the information. I think the bits were not strong enough to cut into the deck screws. I've removed other softer screws with no problems.
And I thought it was just me, doing something wrong. Thanks for this, I feel better now.
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It's not you lol
Right…. Fugg this kit
No, really thank you. This comment made me feel better lol
First, they’re only titanium plated. Second, you should use smaller size extractor bit. If it can’t drill a nice DEEP hole, use a good metal drill bit, then use the extractor to reverse drill it out at SLOW speed.
Thank you!!! It did not work but once I drilled the hole, worked like a charm. Thank goodness I saw your comment!
Yo! Your advice work like a charm. I spent the first 30 mins dicking with the cutting tip that speed out came with and got no where. After reading your comment, I busted out the Milwaukee metal bits and then used the extraction tool and it came out with the quickness
@@kyleleah4830 new to these terms can you explain in simple terms ?
@@jjking8577 they make drill bits out of different metals for different tasks. For drilling through metal, it’s recommended to use a carbide drill bit or a titanium drill bit (either fits into any standard driver or you can use an impact drill if you use a hex-shaped drill bit). The commenter was saying that he used a drill bit meant to drill into metal, then used the extractor (the screw-out tool) to remove the stripped screw.
spot on!
They work for me as a technician and have been a great tool to have in my box I don't use them often but when I do they simply work as intended.
Coincidentally, I bought and used one of these kits today. I had a good set of screw extractors which were stolen, so when I had a bad screw to remove I looked to replace them. I was in a hurry and couldn't find the ones I wanted, so I picked up one of these sets. They worked fine on this screw; it was removed in about 15 seconds. I don't know how well they will hold up long term, but they worked this time.
Glad i saw this video, I've tried this product several times and followed the directions to the last detail. Each time, i thought i was doing something wrong. I agree with you, the product does not work.
Tha is for the feedback AJ
Just bought a set from Home Depot about 2 hours ago, tried it, and got the same exact results you did. Wish I'd seen this video earlier today. Super frustrating.
It worked like a charm. I had little trouble using the smallest bit first - dug a shallow hole out slowly, but used the next size extractor when the first size didn't work and that removed it easily. I'm luckily only one screw on the 48v battery was stripped - it locks down w three screws which still work w hex head. Just work slowly when you dig out the hole, and also slowly when you extract with a larger size bit - so this is fine, I'll keep the set of 4 for any future screws.
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These bits do work for the most part. I was on a job yesterday and had to remove about 10 round hex bolts, only a couple beat me. You just have to be patient.
I’ve been working for an hour straight and it hasn’t moved one turn yet
He didn’t drill the bit in all the way before extracting. I just bought this and it works perfectly
looks like the bit in the video was getting damaged right away, how long did yours last ?
@@derek7793 I used this to remove the original door hinges for three doors in my 1948 home, 18 screws total. It works but you have to use a lot of pressure behind the drill and really cut a hole in the top of the screw. In terms of durability I broke one of the bits on an especially difficult screw but given the modest price it was worth it.
@@miguelalmodovar9201 forsure thanks for the information
I'm using SPAX Made in The USA Fasteners, they got Heat Treated Philips and Torx Head carbon steel Exterior and Interior Screws using a Philips bit #2 and I never had this kind of problem. Sometimes this thing happens when you use a cheap type fasteners. Or you can Still use cheap ass fasteners but make sure it's a Torx head screws for less strip out and cam out. Or you should pre-drill your hole first before installing the fasteners.
@Luke Gu I sat there and tried drilling it out for like 30 seconds to make sure I was deep enough. Then I switched to extractor, pushed hard, slow trigger, and nothing, no bite. I tried several sizes, different methods, always tried extracting with FORCE and SLOW, no bite.
I've used this several times and it worked each time. I just used it a few seconds ago with no issues
I bought a set of irwin brand extractors. They worked really well especially for those door hinge bolts. I even used it on my brake rotor screw. Tool em right out.
We just tried this at home to remove Philips screws really stuck and stubborn in a metal plate in our washing machine... We stripped them trying to get them out, as they're really stuck in there... we bought this product and at first didn't seem to work, but then I just tried a bit more and used side 1 longer and deeper cone cut out and then put to side 2, and gotta go slow (drill needs to have variable speed to go slow movement) and sure enough it worked and got out all the screws... So It Worked !!! I don't have video of doing this, but reporting here honestly. I have photo of the screws after I took them out to see the cone cut out shape in them.. so it works folks !! Money well spent and changed a tub seal on our own and saved $$ calling a pro in.
They do work. I’ve had a set for a couple years, they work as extractors. I have plenty of good drill bits, so I don’t generally use the drill end of the bits, I drill out with Milwaukee Shockwave bits, then use the extractor end.
Yes mine work great also. You have to use low speed on your drill and they most definitely will remove the screws. Most drills have a speed control in the trigger pull, if you don't press the trigger all the way the drills will spin a lot slower. 👌 and mostly all brands of drills have that feature. Less pull of the trigger in high or low speed setting will reduce the rpms of the drills. 🤷♂👌
Interesting... I've used similar screw extractor bits before and had pretty good results. That "titanium" is clearly too soft to do the job. Shouldn't round like that.
Same results. I've been trying this shit for 2 days straight and all the sizes just spin freely inside the head of the screw. No matter how hard I press it in while drilling or no matter what size. The screws stuck in are the torqx and the head is stripped to a point where they're almost super smooth and that is why I decided to try the speed out bits. I'm getting my money back. I have no clue how the others are able to get positive results.
How did you end up getting it out?
@@michaellloyd4170 had to scrape the part around the screw to make place to hold the screw with a plier and twist it out.
try hammering in the extractor
I just had your same experience and then while trying to make the hole bigger with end A (the end that looks like it would be the grippy removal one), the screw actually came out. so unexpectedly that I then grabbed it with my fingers and it was so hot from friction that I burned my fingers. worse than grabbing a hot pan out of the oven. So maybe try End B to ream it out, and End A to bring it out.
I bought one of these couple years ago. Had the same results.
Man when you unscrewed that with the Phillips bit at the end i fricking laughed out loud. Nice!
Hahaha
Trz Home Depot was selling them I think last year or the year before during the Christmas holidays on Black Friday. I thought they were gimmicky thank God I didn't buy them. Your videos are keeping me on my toes. Thanks for schooling me on those junk bits. Peace brother
I'm surprised they even still sell these. I just took them back and the lady asked if anything was wrong with them. Told her they were the worst tool that I ever used. She said I'll just mark down they didn't work lol
Yeah, got the exact result as you! AND I curse any and all Phillips screws. I only believe in using Torx screws, they are without a doubt by far the best screws. No pilot hole drilling, so now 10 times faster than any Phillip's head screw.
Agree bro. Thanks for the feedback!!
It works great! I did about 10 screws that were stripped very bad. I messed up the first screw, but dont go to fast and ur good
My exact thing. I couldn’t get it to work, then some old guy on TH-cam said to go slow, and it worked like a charm!
Hello. I just used this ten min ago. In defense of this product, it Worked like a charm.
Hi, do you need a high power screwdriver? I have not had one, I am thinking about getting a 12V cordless with low gears or a 280w corded screwdriver. What type of screwdriver did you use?
Thanks for the video. I have a similar set, made by Irwin, and after watching your video, I was able to remove 3 hinge screws that were stripped and painted over.
Speed Out Pro saved my butt a number of times. I've been using them for years!!!
This video came up at the top of the list. Made me think I had no hope. But this brand worked for me. I was just uncertain if I was using it in the right order…..
Thanks for your demo. I am eager to buy that because I have a stripped screw in my faucet. I used drill and different size of bit but no success. I am tempting to buy that AS SEEN ON TV screw extractor but am glad I saw your video. You save me 15 bucks and disappointment.
I drill counterclockwise like instructions stated and this didn’t work 😩 then I ran into your video I wish I knew this before hand
I appreciate the video - I have a snapped bolt that I need to remove. I'll look for some other solution.
Best wishes sent to you from the UK.
The set shown in the video was probably made with a softer cheap material, The same design under a different name like "Grabit Pro" which are a more silver/Titanium Color work well .
I FIGURED THIS TOOL OUT! I was having the same issues with the extractor just slipping and the bore tool not doing much boring. I was about to return the thing.
I solved the issue by boring first at high speed with LOTS of pressure. Do that for a few seconds until you aren't getting any deeper. Also make sure to not move your drill around to much because you don't want to widen the hole.
Here's the tricky part. It's counter intuitive but when you swap to the extractor end DONT PUSH WHILE YOU TURN. Before you start turning you can push a little to kind of "set" the extractor. But before you start turning let off all the pressure and go SLOW. You'll feel it grip the screw head and keep going slow until you get the head out and then you can go a little faster. It's actually surprising how much those thin threads grip the screw head. Sometimes it's actually hard to get the screw off the extractor!
Hope this helps!
Thank you helped me get a ps5 m.2 stripped screw out
Great advice thanks I'm going to try that.
Im so glad i watched this i was just heading out to pick these up,thank u
Lol, they are horrible George. Stay far far away
I have mixed reviews on this product, I used it and initially it didn’t work. Then I read some of the comments and I went about it slower on the drilling out and it finally worked about awhile. My bits didn’t get eaten up but it wasn’t as easy as they make it out.
My dad bought the Izar ones. I think they work pretty well.
I'v had a set of these for 3 years used them dozens of time they work every time for me.
The cobalt ones have worked for me several times as well. I've seen negative reviews on the new titanium ones...it seems they are not really titanium.
They worked for me also. 👌 I'm buying another set. One for taking to work and one set will be in my work shop. 👌
@@lesswatt way to soft to be titanium. I Should have went with the cobalt
In all fairness I just tried this on a really badly stripped screw and it worked. It didn’t work on the smaller size but as soon as I went up to the next size it came right out like butter. Thank GOD. The screw was on a very critical spot on a product that I’m selling for my business. Woohoo!!!’
Glad I saw this before buying, was walking past it and it caught my eye @ the depot glad I didn’t pick it up though
I have a set of Irwin extractor bits and if used at a slow speed they work pretty good but I use a separate drill bit to drill, then the extractor bit in the kit. I've only had to extract a few screws over the last few years so the kit is there if I need it. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Clint.
Thanks for the feedback William! I've heard a lot of people saying the Irwin is good. I'm going to try it
I've seen those at Home Depot and I do remember seen them on TV I thought about purchasing them I've actually pick them up and held them in my hand and just couldn't come to purchase them because I didn't know if they work I have my answer now thank God I didn't buy them
Yeah bro, they are laughable at most haha
They do work great, if you use them with a drill/driver ,not impact driver, also slow trigger pull and using a slow speed works perfectly. I have them and used them already and they worked great. And I used my Dewalt Xtream 12v drill / driver with the extractor. Not a problem.
Jason Levesque really so he did it the wrong way then so thank you for telling me I appreciate that
@@josephmalinowski6817 definitely should buy it then. Dont say I didn't warn ya
No wonder they didn't work, you got the titanium set, duh. Should've got the Cobalt set, cause they're well....... Cobalt!
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I have the same set but cobalt had em for a couple years no issues at all and they work great 🤔
Wish I would have seen your video, I bought these the other day at the big box store, they suck did not budge the bolt. Now I have to go wait in the corona line and return them. Worst part is my bolt is still stuck. Thanks for the video.
I use these in very upscale rc cars and trucks and they do work very well on stripped hex screws that most hobbyist use.
Yeah they are probably softer metal which helps?
@@ToolReviewZone negative sir, they use 12.9 grade hardened steel, nothing harder than that. 12.9 > titanium > 10.9 > stainless steel.
Cut a slot in it with a Dremel tool then use a flat blade screwdriver. Works every time.
Oh good hack.
I was at Home Depot today and they were out on the front on display. I almost, I say almost picked them because of the inviting gold color and the fact it said titanium which made me think the would be rock solid. Thank goodness I didn't buy and ended up watching your youtube video. You just saved me $10. And I now find out they are only titanium plated from the reviewer below. I was thinking they were solid titanium. Anyway, thanks again for your video.
And thank you for the comment AM 👊👊
I just used a set very similar to this one and it worked like a charm maybe this guy's set was cheap!!
I'm glad I watch these things I seen on TV for people who try their products and come out with the truth. The bad thing with As Seen On TV products they don't last on the shelves very long they may make it a year after that you can't find them. Unless up there found somewhere start somewhere where third party has them.
I picked them up yesterday and I stripped a screw and it did actually work pretty well
I've had success with them, drill slow and drill deeper than you did. Not all cases will work but they have saved me a few times.
I did bro. Tried everything and no go. I think the metal is just was to soft and not able to cut the screw like I was hoping it would. Thanks for the feedback
@@ToolReviewZone maybe I just got a good batch of them, hopefully a better version comes out.
I was able to get this to work, But it takes a lot of pressure and you have to drill fairly slow. Once you get it to bite it will almost pull the screw out with the A side If you have enough downward force on the screw.
Looking for something a little stronger when I ran across this video. Must say that I've used this set several times on "basic" stripped screws and it always works for me.
The hardware store where I bought my set from told me that it was unlikely to work before I paid for it. I bought it anyway, took it home, and guess what, - none of the set worked!
Mine works. I drilled out the bleeder nipple on a brake caliper and it worked. I did not see this on TV. I have had it in my toolbox for a few years.
I bought this and it did help very well. ... I just did not follow their instructions. I did it my way first use A side on drill. Second use B side on a very low speed such a 3 or 4 is good, the hammering on low speed will help to dig in and keep on trying on very low speed and hammering. If does not help move to speed 5. It should work
I bought them several years ago for one screw holding a window ac in place. I ended up using a wrench.
Just bought my set today. Needless to say it’s a piece of crap! Wish I would’ve saw this review first. 😐
I wish i saw this before i bought one and figured it out the hard way... 😪
I just pulled 10 screws out of a 100$ rusted to death rebuilt bike. Seem to work fine for me so far...
HI, I had EXACTLY the same result as you!! I will try some of the comments below but frankly such work arounds should not be necessary.
Thanks for posting. The exact thing happened to me and now I'm returning this Garbage.
Mine broke off inside of the screw it self. 😐
You are supposed to use the cutting side in clockwise Forward drilling in then flip the bit to the cone side. Now switch from drill to counterclockwise REVERSE and slowly reverse it. Works fine.
They are crap
Negative. Both sides are for Counterclockwise. It's in the directions.
I literally just bought a pack of them for work and wanted to see how they work before I use them
Should’ve used flex tape! 🤣
I know!
@@ToolReviewZone on your butt
I wanted to believe in these. I specifically bought these because of the cool flip gimmick. I tried them today, following the instructions to the letter - even pushing hard and trying to extract very slowly. No dice. I tried the smallest first, then moved up and then back down in sizes. Nothing.
What I believe the issue is, is that the borer drill is just crappy and didn't work well. I feel like the extractor would have worked just fine if the borer had done a better job. I used a regular drill bit and it worked WAY better. (Unfortunately I did not test the biting bit to see if it would work. I was just frustrated and felt left down at that point.)
You have to use the smaller bit and everything you do must be done at a slow speed with the drill.
They do work I used just yesterday and practiced 10 times
The fact that the Philips bit worked in the end is all the evidence you need that it was not done properly. The drive of the head should be a completely smooth hole- you didn't drill out the drive portion of the head fully and should have never proceeded to the extractor end until you did that.
The extractor ends work, but if the drill ends don't do a good enough job, you would have been better off using your own twist drills. Hard to tell if the drill end of the extractor was truly junk, or if was user error again.
Let me offer my observation/experience. About 25 years ago, when I first started out with a construction crew, the carpenters complained non-stop about the quality of the 16s that were made in China. Ever since a teen, I had used other 16s to frame different structures, but the made-in-China nails were a f...joke! They were slightly thinner and weighed much less than the 16s I had used back in the 1980s. The made in China 16s were sure to bend if you didn't hit them directly head-on every time. Same with Phillip screws. I grew up with them, but sometime in the 1990s, I guess, a lot of hardware has been made in China, and I'll guess that's why those Phillips stripped so easily. After watching this video of the extractor not working, I grabbed my set that I just bought at Lowe's a couple of hours ago. At the bottom of the packet, in tiny font, it says "Made in China to Speed-out specifications." Right! Maybe made in China, but we've seen in recent days that China isn't above lying about anything. Good Luck to everyone with this cheap garbage floating around. I paid 19.95 + tax. Should've watched the vid first.
FYI: A few years ago, there was a lot of controversy about the bolts used to tie together sections of the new section of the Bay Bridge. On Engineer complaining was the same guy who took part in designing the BART in the Bay Area, and Metro in DC and Virginia. He said despite his warnings, obtuse politicians (my words) refused to listened, and used the bolts anyway. It seems there's an accident waiting to happen.
They partially worked for me in a tight spot after trying all other ways to remove four stripped screw heads for a door handle, but it's not an exact science, especially if the screw is tightly embedded into the material. I later discovered, for my particular situation, I could've used a small diameter holesaw and extracted the screws and the surrounding material (a pine door), and filled the holes with wood putty, etc. That probably would've been a little less stressful and a little more efficient.
So this could probably work on those softer metal screws that strip out all the time, but when you put in giant bold letters that it will work with any screw, that's one heck of a claim
@@ToolReviewZone lol, probably not the best marketing tagline! 😀 "They work... sometimes!" As I said, they worked for one side of the door, but for the other door handle's screws I had to take a hacksaw to them and cut the screw heads off, file down the ends, putty over them, etc., then drill new holes to which the new door handle would be screwed to. Nightmare.
@@raminybhatti5740 I hear the Irwin set works pretty good. I'm going to try it. Thanks for the feedback Jay👊
What I did was drill the hole but in the drill setting and then the extraction was in the reverse setting. It was a different set of screw extractor tool.
They have worked great for me. Had no problems at all.
Did you try a regular drill bit then the extractor?
I have a set, and they work fine. What you’re doing wrong is trying to back out the screw so quickly. Drill the hole in the screw more deeply, not larger, and then use the extractor end and sloooooowly back it until it grabs solidly. Then continue to slowly back out the screw.
Looks like you used step 1 backwards of it's intent...... As in the cutting should be done with the drill in reverse.
I thought so too, but either way I don't think it works.
So it's Phillip's bolt extractors that work? I tried a Speed Out - the right size and side - on a bolt that was rounded and I drilled for several minutes, hardly a hole.
Same for me. The drilling did nothing.
I used them but found that the first bit worked best to remove screws not the side that was supposed to. Did it twice on two hard to remove screws
I just bought these at Lowe's, we're searching reviews on TH-cam saw your video, haven't opened the package, they are going back. I'm going to do my research and find something else. Reading the other comments it looks like a brand called Irwin appears to work
You're lucky. I wish I saw this video before I opened the item. I would have returned it.
Had a couple stripped Phillips screws on my carb stuck so I went and picked these up. Now I have a couple cone-head screws stuck in my carb.
Worked for me to my surprise. Made few tries and insisted a bit and ended up removing the screws.
Worked for me a few times.. Not as easy as they make it look.. But I did manage
I just drilled into a damn Allen bolt on my r6 not realizing this kit doesn't even work. Just drilled a giant hole in it.
Exactly how it went with mine....
They work fine. The problem is the EZ OUT is basically a one or two time use kinda thing.
Purchased the drill set, came across this video and was very discouraged. But I decided to give it a couple more tries.. but this drill set really does work! During extracting keep pressure directly over the screw and go slowly, you may need to go up a size but I was able to remove two horribly stripped screws in a couple minutes. Hope this helps!
Some of the wording here makes it sound like he was running it in reverse for the B side only. Other demonstrations I've seen said it has to be in reverse for the A side driving as well.
Yup you should drill in reverse with these as well. This is the number one mistake people make with these, 99.9% of the time these "don't work" is from people not using them properly or not knowing how to use them.
Glad i saw this video first...ty
Mine worked. The big difference was my screw was tiny. Thanks.
Just had the same result with the same product... So now which one actually works? 😣😏
I also wish I had watched some reviews on these. I've needed them at work many times and I have yet...yet to have a successful extraction.
I have found that you really need to make sure the new hole is clean and smooth and then go for the removal.
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I didn't buy these, but some different ones via Amazon. Had exactly the same problem. Instead of the extractor drilling into the screw, the screw stripped the metal off the outside of the extractor. Doesn't anyone make decent tools any more with the need for a small loan?
Every time I come across a new screw extractor, I gotta buy & try. Have around 7-9 kits somewhere around here from all different brands & places. Gotta say, it’s a hit or miss I’m d of thing. I have some expensive kits, to cheap kits & sometimes they work, & sometimes they don’t. Even picked up the Ryobi kit (most recent)I saw in a vid to give a try.....it’s ok, & like the others, works sometimes. Gotta tell yan if anyone ever figures out to make the BEST screw extractor kit that works 100% of the time (or even 20%, lol), they’ll be raking in the 💰 . Looking forward to another bit vid.
Cheers✌🏼
*edited cuz autocorrect
Which one do you like the best Aepek? I'm sure there is probably something out there right?
Tool Review Zone Right now been using the $10 Ryobi set I picked up. Have used Rockler, Craftsman, Irwin, Ridgid, DeWalt, etc...screw extractor bits/kits & got quite the collection. I try not to strip a screw out, which is best way, as the extractors are a hit or miss at times. Have some good luck w/ the Rockler & most recently been using the Ryobi (so far it’s worked 1/2 times). The oldest kit is my Craftsman & I’ve never gotten a single screw out with it, lol. Haven’t found a set that works all the time. Cheers✌🏼
@@Aepek Wondering if you ever tried Vampliers to get out a long stripped screw (4 inches in wood). Reviews seem to be pretty good.
Lim Yee No I have not. But, b/c you just asked me about them, I googled them, & ordered the 8 & 6.25” & 7.5” pliers to check out for myself. Appreciate the reply, & for letting me know about a brand never used or heard of before.
Cheers✌🏼
I just took out a screw with this tool, no problem. Follow the instructions.
this should Be interesting, I just bought this set last week but haven't used it yet. 👌
Let me know what you think
I actually tried them last night. I stripped out a spax 3 inch pan head cabinet torx screw and, used my drill driver in low speeds in reverse like the instructions said and they worked perfectly. Not a problem . You can't use them in high speed they won't work properly. And never use an impact driver they won't work like that also. I did several different screws also with the same #1 bit extractor and it worked on all of them. 👌 I even took out a quarter inch thick, 3inch long lag bolt, not a problem. 👌 all low speed with my Dewalt 12v Xtream brushless drill / driver. Trust me they worked great for me. 👌
@@jasonlevesque9303 thanks for the feedback
@@ToolReviewZone ,no problem, I like your channel and watch all your videos. 👌 trust me I'm a fan. This was the only video I've watched that I didn't agree with. So i had to give it a try and see for myself. And it worked great for me. But keep making videos. 👌 and I really want to see you do another video with the drill on low speed setting and see if these work out better for you. I'm subscribed and have my notifications on. 👌
@@jasonlevesque9303 all good bro. I'm happy with the feedback and like to hear what others have to say. All I can say is that i did everything that the instructions and their own video said to do without the same results. I'm glad they worked for you, but its just my opinion that they are no good. That's one thing about be, if I don't like something, I won't say I do just for views or a sale.
I also had the same problems with the Speed Out wearing down at first step and after 10 minutes of drilling it was not digging in anymore. I think the COBALT version might work out better. So I will try those later today.
Did the cobalt ones work better?
@@ccbowers Yes the Cobalt works better with some effort. 5o what I came to realize is to make sure the first step digs in deep. The extracter end needs to grab in the recession deep. If not be prepared to move up to the size diameter. My stuck screw was in a metal/steel object and make sure you stay centered to not damage the threads to be used for a new screw once extracted.
@@aceball7076 That biggest problem people have with these is not understanding how they work (plus having a poor quality one). Without a clean hole (like you said) the extractor end won't bite properly. The fact that he could still pull out the screw with the Phillips bit in the video showed it wasn't done right.
It is certainly partially due to a poor drill end of the bit, but also user error. In this case, I would use a higher quality twist drill to get a cleaner hole, rather than continually increasing bit size before creating a clean hole to begin with.
So it worked for me. What I did was cut SLOWLY with the drill and really put your body weight in the drill. Worked first try.
To me it wirked perfectly. At the beginning I thought it wouldn't; but it did. Weird.
80 percent of the stuff doesn’t work but I can’t stop watching the commercials
I bought a set, not sure if it was this brand, same thing happened, the ones I bought were from a tool shop for pro builders & mechanics etc.. so they were expensive.. but like these were rubbish.
You have to drill the screw out so there is no philliphs cross remaining. Once you have a crater in the head of the screw, use the drill end of the tool and firmly work around the crater. Flip it and firmly drill out the screw. They work fine, works best in an impact, drilling with wd40 or cutting fluid and just generally using common sense.
Does it work on ceased stripped bolts as well?
It says specifically in the instructions to not use with impact.
@@apollomacgregor6534 where does it say that?
you did it with an impact?
@@thisisyaren In the instructions.
What a joke of a product....thanks for the video, I was actually considering buying a set like these, but I won’t now that I have seen your video
Bro you caught me mad late I just testing them out and they are garbage this is 100% real facts and video
Rockler woodworking has better ones supposedly