Hi there, I've been maintaining my own vehicles for over 30 yrs. I have experienced a few rounded off bolts/nuts, in hard-to-reach places. The set in this video, is not a true bolt extractor. The difference is a true bolt extractor, have spiral Reverse flutes on the inside. These Reverse spiral flutes get narrow as they travel to the bottom of the socket. This helps the bolt extractor to bit into the metal, as torque is applied to it. Sometimes, you have to tap the bolt extractor onto the bolt/nut, so it can bite into the metal to be removed. The tool in this video has vertical flutes only, which means they will not bite into the metal as torque is applied. This tool will not work on high torqued or rusted automotive bolts/nuts.
@@jurj97You are correct but this is not the most effective design for bolt removal. Being bi-directional comes at a cost, where it does not bite as well as a bolt extractor that cuts in as torque is applied in one direction. As Pk3_Garage mentioned these will not work well for highly torqued or extremely rusted bolts. Stick to the true bolt extractors in this situation.
Bought the first 8 piece set by mistake from Acme in July & decided to keep & try them. To my amazement, they work well, & glad for my happy accident purchase. Picked up another 8 piece set from Acme for $42.49 for my brothers-in-law (he just got his first impact 6 days ago💪🏼, he’s a DeWalt fan; but hey...we all can’t be perfect now can we😉🤣🤣). I call them “Back Biter” instead of Bolt Biter for some weird reason 🤪; & now I’ve got the whole family calling them Back Biter sockets 🤣. Great Video, see ya on the next one👊🏼
Yeah bro, understand just what you mean. I think if you a mechanic or in the automotive/body work line of work they would be great to have on hand, but a one of job you could order and have sent in less than two days.
I tried everything to remove a rounded off locking wheel nut, in the end I removed it easily with Halfords Laser sockets, two sockets with tapered left hand thread, removes nuts/bolts from 17 to 23.
@@hairylarry6167and if you watch when he tries spinning them with a vice grip, they turn perfectly easily! They were loose to begin with. But he's not sponsored..
I am so happy this video popped up! I had a stripped out oil drain plug on my wife’s suv that I had a terrible time getting off. This would have done it in seconds. I’m ordering a set! And I’m subscribing!! Thanks for the great info.
Got an old rounded out hex bolt on an alternator for my project Audi A4 b6 so I ended up ordering the 28 piece box set. Can’t wait for it to get here hopefully it works out
Hey men tanks for the video I ordered a set right away and you have a new subscriber tank you for your great job I was checking your videos they are awesome have a great day sir
Tool Review Zone you have no idea how helpful is a channel like your because sometimes you are a home depot deciding between brand and you ask the guy working there and sometimes they don’t even know so watching reviews or making a video like this helps a lot and you help saving money at the same time but people have Chanel’s on you tube but they don’t explain like this and is good to have that kind of information hey my friend I was cracking wen you put that music wen you are reading the instructions my wife luck at me and said wat are you watching don’t tell me you want another baby 🤣
@@francotirador941 hahahaha, that funny. Yeah bro, I used to be that guys that always looked at reviews before I bought something. I still do on products other than tools. I want to know what I am spending my money on, and the manufacturers will never tell you anything but how great their stuff is. I really hope that this channel helps people make better buying decisions buddy
I wouldn’t use them for anything else you need these to be sharp inside to grapill be getting a set soon just finished removing one striped out seat bolt the old fashioned way drilling the center out and tapping in the extraction pins got lucky 1 1/2 hr later it came out
The link for this doesn't work...do you have another source? Home Depot sells sets but I only need one size and I'm not a mechanic or construction person, just a woman DIYer trying to remove a screen door mounted on a steel frame with round bolts I have no clue how to remove. Please tell me I don't have to tear out the frame as well.
I am going to have to get those. I've been looking at them. I am an Apex/gear wrench fan. They really think their products through. I just didn't think they would work. This is mind blowing. Looking at the design it's more obvious now how it works with the leverage of anything at all left on the bolt head. Such a simple, yet effective design. Thanks for the Content brother! Very cool! And a great "pick me up" for Top Cool! I mean Cop Tool. NICE! 😂😂 Like button SMEEEEEEESHED!
Tool Review Zone that is crazy just goes to show how many people like you I always said you did great videos and you're very honest with your tool selections
Tool Review Zone right back at you thank you for all that you do for all of us watching your videos it takes a lot more than people realize to go to stores to check videos out that may come Etc so can't wait for the next video
I just Googled gearwrench sockets impact sockets and Home Depot has them I have all different sizes you can get regular metric standard all different sizes just figured I'd let you know that Home Depot have them Amazon and few other places
How do you think these will perform on aluminum external screws? I have a stripped screw on my car and I’m considering these sockets... I’m just afraid that it will make the problem worse because it’s aluminum
I just bought a pack of these by dewalt for five bucks, down from 20, at HD. Never know when you need them. I don’t think any of them are this big though, about 1/2 is the biggest one in my set I think. You know I am loving the color scheme of those ones though!
They seem pretty cool. I may pick them up later but right now I haven't messed with stripped bolts lately. Very cool design and looks like they work very well. Thought you would have use the octane grinder. Hope Coptool stayed awake for the review. 👍
I was actually going to use the OCTANE grinder, but was to lazy to get a battery bro lol. Yeah, I definitely hope this helps them stay awake while watching all this videos
I sure could have used those sockets today. I had a rounded off oil drain plug that just would not freaking loosen no matter what I did. So I ended up welding a nut on the end and backing it off. That worked, but what a hassle. I need to buy a set of Bolt Biters.
Tried it, it did not work. This was on a 2004 GMC Envoy, power steering clamp. No room to get on it with channellocks or vice grips, can't slot the head. No room for a chisel.
Erik Wright...He is correct...Hex is the short form of Hexagon, or Hexagonal....Also, when correcting someone, make sure you use the correct form of "they're".........."But there called hex head bolts."
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Hi there, I've been maintaining my own vehicles for over 30 yrs. I have experienced a few rounded off bolts/nuts, in hard-to-reach places. The set in this video, is not a true bolt extractor. The difference is a true bolt extractor, have spiral Reverse flutes on the inside. These Reverse spiral flutes get narrow as they travel to the bottom of the socket. This helps the bolt extractor to bit into the metal, as torque is applied to it. Sometimes, you have to tap the bolt extractor onto the bolt/nut, so it can bite into the metal to be removed.
The tool in this video has vertical flutes only, which means they will not bite into the metal as torque is applied. This tool will not work on high torqued or rusted automotive bolts/nuts.
I'm about to blow your mind
There are different designs for bolt extractors
@@jurj97You are correct but this is not the most effective design for bolt removal. Being bi-directional comes at a cost, where it does not bite as well as a bolt extractor that cuts in as torque is applied in one direction. As Pk3_Garage mentioned these will not work well for highly torqued or extremely rusted bolts.
Stick to the true bolt extractors in this situation.
Those go both directions! Awesome. Way better then other versions I've seen for just reverse. You can make your own security bolts.
Yeah both ways Adam which I found really cool 👊
Bought the first 8 piece set by mistake from Acme in July & decided to keep & try them. To my amazement, they work well, & glad for my happy accident purchase. Picked up another 8 piece set from Acme for $42.49 for my brothers-in-law (he just got his first impact 6 days ago💪🏼, he’s a DeWalt fan; but hey...we all can’t be perfect now can we😉🤣🤣).
I call them “Back Biter” instead of Bolt Biter for some weird reason 🤪; & now I’ve got the whole family calling them Back Biter sockets 🤣.
Great Video, see ya on the next one👊🏼
Haha, nice. Thanks for the comment bro!
These sockets are life savers!!!
Hexagonal = 6
Wow..impressive!! Dont deal with bolts that are rounded off often, but may buy them for that project when you get stuck. Very cool socket.
Yeah bro, understand just what you mean. I think if you a mechanic or in the automotive/body work line of work they would be great to have on hand, but a one of job you could order and have sent in less than two days.
I love that they make minus - sizes also.
Lmfao Clint at the coptool segment
Those things are so sick 😮
the pliers were working in the video
This is the socket that I needed
I tried everything to remove a rounded off locking wheel nut, in the end I removed it easily with Halfords Laser sockets, two sockets with tapered left hand thread, removes nuts/bolts from 17 to 23.
Great video my friend! Love your channel name/style! Big congrats on your success so far! Keep rocking! 😀👊
Thanks so much Bookkeeper! I truly appreciate my friend 👊
Lifetime warranty on a extractor set is always a plus
Absolutely buddy
Great Video, Thank You !!
Amazing how you found 4 perfectly rounded off bolts. With that said I do not have an issue with Gearwrench.
They just APPEARED on his porch one day. Shaaaawiiingggg baby.
@@hairylarry6167and if you watch when he tries spinning them with a vice grip, they turn perfectly easily!
They were loose to begin with.
But he's not sponsored..
I am so happy this video popped up! I had a stripped out oil drain plug on my wife’s suv that I had a terrible time getting off. This would have done it in seconds. I’m ordering a set! And I’m subscribing!! Thanks for the great info.
That's awesome 100. This definitely would have done the job buddy, and welcome to the channel!!!!!!
Was wondering if it ended up working?
I've use them at school on a regular basis they've never failed.
Blue point makes a nice set
Got an old rounded out hex bolt on an alternator for my project Audi A4 b6 so I ended up ordering the 28 piece box set. Can’t wait for it to get here hopefully it works out
It will. They are awesome
Tool Review Zone it sure did work! Haha like a charm but I am facing the issue of getting the bolt out of the actual bolt biter now
@@sth801lifestyle haha, yeah they really grab bro 👊
That’s not a crescent nor are those pliers 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
I have a stripped 5mm hex nut/screw.
Do I use a 5mm Extractor? Or is the extractor size based on the bolt head circumference?
Tks!
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Hey men tanks for the video I ordered a set right away and you have a new subscriber tank you for your great job I was checking your videos they are awesome have a great day sir
Thanks so much for the awesome comment franco! Welcome to the channel my friend!!!
For real you are good and you explain everything really good Tank you sir
@@francotirador941 thanks bro, I truly appreciate the awesome comment!👊
Tool Review Zone you have no idea how helpful is a channel like your because sometimes you are a home depot deciding between brand and you ask the guy working there and sometimes they don’t even know so watching reviews or making a video like this helps a lot and you help saving money at the same time but people have Chanel’s on you tube but they don’t explain like this and is good to have that kind of information hey my friend I was cracking wen you put that music wen you are reading the instructions my wife luck at me and said wat are you watching don’t tell me you want another baby 🤣
@@francotirador941 hahahaha, that funny. Yeah bro, I used to be that guys that always looked at reviews before I bought something. I still do on products other than tools. I want to know what I am spending my money on, and the manufacturers will never tell you anything but how great their stuff is. I really hope that this channel helps people make better buying decisions buddy
I’m impressed. These can essentially replace sockets right? I mean they go both directions and aren’t made for extracting only right?
Yeah case. They go both ways so technically you could use them as a regular socket set bro
I wouldn’t use them for anything else you need these to be sharp inside to grapill be getting a set soon just finished removing one striped out seat bolt the old fashioned way drilling the center out and tapping in the extraction pins got lucky 1 1/2 hr later it came out
My man's astounded by elementary school geometry
Hexa-GON-al? never heard of her!
I would love to test these bad boys out
I normally do not do these gimmicky tooks however, I would try them because they are Gearwrench. Good luck with their tools in the past..
Definitely good stuff man
You'll like them
What about if bolt is rusted and torqued on very tight?
Does it damage the bolt afterwards
Where can i buy a socket set like this in south africa
How they just show up?
I assume you know you had the channel locks on backwards to unscrew. They are kind of like pipe wrenches, you have to put them on the right direction.
Can I use this to tighten as well?
All well and good, but what about in extremely tight spaces, like the upper bolt on a Power Steering Bracket, hardly any working room up in there?
Reminds me of metwrench design
I bought these could not get any to bite and not quite rounded 9/16 bolt of my 67 Firebird so im doing a easy out
What’s the smallest size in the pack I neeed a 1/4
Those are freaking awesome
Lol I know right Dan
Your link to buy is not working
The link for this doesn't work...do you have another source? Home Depot sells sets but I only need one size and I'm not a mechanic or construction person, just a woman DIYer trying to remove a screen door mounted on a steel frame with round bolts I have no clue how to remove. Please tell me I don't have to tear out the frame as well.
I wonder how they work with 116 lbs of torque, with a rounded head on bolt ?
The cheep one's work just as well.
That impressive socket 👍
Yeah for sure Dark!
lololol......at 1:10 the bolt moved with the wrench....Same bolt at 2:45-47
I am going to have to get those. I've been looking at them. I am an Apex/gear wrench fan. They really think their products through. I just didn't think they would work. This is mind blowing. Looking at the design it's more obvious now how it works with the leverage of anything at all left on the bolt head. Such a simple, yet effective design.
Thanks for the Content brother! Very cool! And a great "pick me up" for Top Cool! I mean Cop Tool. NICE! 😂😂
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Awesome comment bro, thanks so much
Trying to remove manifold and catalytic and every bolt under the car is rusted away. Not much room.Heat n vise grip no go😐 Gona order a set or two👍
They will get the job done for you KT
Does this work with e-torx bolts?
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those things are awesome where did you pick those up
They just showed up bro lol. I have a link in the description from Amazon
Tool Review Zone that is crazy just goes to show how many people like you I always said you did great videos and you're very honest with your tool selections
@@josephmalinowski6817 thanks Joseph, I truly appreciate all of the support you have shown bro. It means a lot
Tool Review Zone right back at you thank you for all that you do for all of us watching your videos it takes a lot more than people realize to go to stores to check videos out that may come Etc so can't wait for the next video
I just Googled gearwrench sockets impact sockets and Home Depot has them I have all different sizes you can get regular metric standard all different sizes just figured I'd let you know that Home Depot have them Amazon and few other places
Awesome video Brother I love them sockets to very nice Bro later :)
First off using a 12 point socket is the cause of rounded off bolts that s why you should be using 6 point sockets on hex head bolts
Can anyone explain?
How does it work on Square bolts/nuts?
Links dont work
Great video Clint
Thanks brother, just hope it helps out my friends at Cop Tool
Awesome sockets.
Yeah bro, bad ass for sure
TRZ I think Apex is out of Maryland I called them about a year ago fYI. Those sockets are cool. Peace brother
Nice bro, I didn't know that. merica!
Actually they are in apex NC. Just up the road from me
You can use them to remove and install which is awesome
"I just found this thing on my porch and was intrigued"...LMBO
@SilentWarrior 11Six How much do they cost?
The Channellock 410 and the larger 414 work extremely well on rounded fasteners.
How do you think these will perform on aluminum external screws? I have a stripped screw on my car and I’m considering these sockets... I’m just afraid that it will make the problem worse because it’s aluminum
Im about to buy these to try on my rusted manifold bolts... I have ZERO confidence these will work
@@BlackoutBilll21 I bought it. it didn’t work for me.
lol damn! i just hit send on amazon!@@borizh
Just like my Irwin's !!!!!
Lmaoo does the same thing?
I just bought a pack of these by dewalt for five bucks, down from 20, at HD. Never know when you need them. I don’t think any of them are this big though, about 1/2 is the biggest one in my set I think. You know I am loving the color scheme of those ones though!
Yeah they are tough looking
They just show up lol!!!
Craftsman has been making these for at least a decade lol. I have to sets that are so old the plastic cases are falling apart! Thanks for the info
What's the name of em
Yeah what are the name of them
They seem pretty cool. I may pick them up later but right now I haven't messed with stripped bolts lately. Very cool design and looks like they work very well. Thought you would have use the octane grinder. Hope Coptool stayed awake for the review. 👍
I was actually going to use the OCTANE grinder, but was to lazy to get a battery bro lol. Yeah, I definitely hope this helps them stay awake while watching all this videos
Sucks that they do not make one to fit 1 1/8
I sure could have used those sockets today. I had a rounded off oil drain plug that just would not freaking loosen no matter what I did. So I ended up welding a nut on the end and backing it off. That worked, but what a hassle. I need to buy a set of Bolt Biters.
I had a rounded wheel nut today, ended up having to drill out the stud. These would have been great.
I need a 10mm
Tried it, it did not work.
This was on a 2004 GMC Envoy, power steering clamp.
No room to get on it with channellocks or vice grips, can't slot the head.
No room for a chisel.
Wow everyone is showing these on there channel
Yeah not even sure how I got them bro lol
@@ToolReviewZone gearwrench is your secret admirer
@@AntonioClaudioMichael haha I guess. Better than a box of chocolates I guess 😎
@@ToolReviewZone lol good reference to forest gump
Tried and don’t work. Automotive they had stripped it and is round smooth…ugh
Unless you don't have space for a socket...
That's wood. Do it on aluminum or steel.
That's what I need
These are very hit and miss. If the bolt is overtightened they generally get stripped
Don't you mean hit or miss ? Lol
@@masterdebater0010 ha ha yes.
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Try it on a really tight bolt head !
"Hexagonal? "....? Great review otherwise. But there called hex head bolts. Or 6 sided
Erik Wright...He is correct...Hex is the short form of Hexagon, or Hexagonal....Also, when correcting someone, make sure you use the correct form of "they're".........."But there called hex head bolts."
@@ubmixinb360 yayays
These dont even work
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I thought "God forsaken him" cause according to the bible...Jesus screamed out "My God my God why have you forsaken me" while he was being ki*led on the cross?
Did I misread that?
@@MikeJones-yd9kf yes you did he said that because he was carrying the sins of the world and God hates sin so he had to turn his back on him.
Eww
Will he make a house call and remove my stripped lug nut?
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