Ultimate Guide To Removing Stripped Bolts And Screws

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    Everybody despises stripped screw heads, no doubt about it! In my years of dealing with these buggers I've come across some great techniques I'll be sharing in this video.
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  • @MotoMarvmtb
    @MotoMarvmtb 7 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    you stripped that bolt just for us? I feel soooo special now😝😌

    • @CameronNiemela
      @CameronNiemela  7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Haha yep!! I had a spare bolt for it so it worked out.

  • @northerniltree
    @northerniltree 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Whoa, dude. When you say "strip" and "screw" in the same sentence, my mind wandered.

  • @videobylecram7967
    @videobylecram7967 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for this. Was about to give up on a stripped Phillips screw on my clutch cover. Used a torx bit and out it came!

  • @markgenest6206
    @markgenest6206 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant solution w the Torx bit. Had 4 stripped Phillips in a Japanese dirt bike engine. Tried JIS impact driver on what were already badly damaged screw heads. Used your tip of banging in a torx bit w hammer to get it well seated and all 4 came out. Awesome tip!!

  • @syedhussain2656
    @syedhussain2656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brief and to the point video, well done!!!

  • @HerrDoktorPete
    @HerrDoktorPete 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m yet to try these, but this has given me hope and a solid place to start. Also, very good production values. I’m a fan already.

  • @richardmazzara6242
    @richardmazzara6242 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey! This one worked for me, after I tried all those other "specialty" removers like SpeedOut, Grabitz, etc. and even tried rubber bands and sandpaper (as suggested in another video). Just hammered in the torx bit, attached the heavy-duty hand grip, applied a little pressure while turning, and out it came! Like it was made for that purpose. Thanks, man! Great tip.

  • @neilschlemeel5751
    @neilschlemeel5751 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had couple of stripped hex bolts...hammered in the Torx bit, they came right out! Thanks for the tip bro!

  • @hreindustries
    @hreindustries 7 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Pretry sure the worst nightmare is actually a snapped bolt. Thats no fun.

    • @destroyall24
      @destroyall24 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      m1ke2001 I've done that to my oil drain plug 😫

    • @kidzcannon
      @kidzcannon 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Me too. That fucking sucks D:

    • @Fox40Racing
      @Fox40Racing 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've done that on my transmission oil check bolt on my Honda, wasn't fun, the way i removed the threads was unscrewing it with a nail lol

    • @Francois_Dupont
      @Francois_Dupont 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      when the exhaust bolt snaps right in the fucking head.

    • @bdkliljayy625
      @bdkliljayy625 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel this so much my chain adjuster bolt snapped on my Kx125🤦🏽‍♂️

  • @JB-ym2yy
    @JB-ym2yy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the torx bit idea. Thanks

  • @ZPDSurvival
    @ZPDSurvival ปีที่แล้ว

    Great channel. This is the second video of yours that I watched for working on my old Bike. Cheers. 1972 Honda Xl250

  • @abbymorales8680
    @abbymorales8680 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was incredibly helpful and it worked!!

  • @threestarsandasling
    @threestarsandasling 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The soft screws of my 98 4runner's IAC valve brought me here. Thanks for making this video brother 👍

  • @Spanner04
    @Spanner04 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Inspired! Thank you. You have a new subscriber.

  • @craigkeller
    @craigkeller 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips esp. the torx one.

  • @jgriffies7168
    @jgriffies7168 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You rock dude. Had a stripped screw on a woodworking planer, cut my finger on the blades trying to remove it and had to have stitches! This was the solution that worked! Thanks bro

  • @hyunkim8101
    @hyunkim8101 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome video. I bought a screw extractor that failed miserably. Used this video as a last ditch effort and screw came out with no issue.

  • @Mototrucks
    @Mototrucks 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You're the man. I always come to your videos whenever im working on my '12 yz450f. Much appreciated moto brotha

    • @CameronNiemela
      @CameronNiemela  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Heck yea man! Hats off to you for the support!

    • @Mototrucks
      @Mototrucks 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      you've saved my ass plenty of times haha

  • @me3mrsjones
    @me3mrsjones 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your tip. I’ve watched a bunch of videos and the only one that worked for me was yours! Thank you!!!!

  • @rivertranced
    @rivertranced 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Torx bit to the rescue. Thanks for the suggestion!

  • @pootietang9542
    @pootietang9542 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Badass crf. Sweet video thanks

  • @Aceadonis2011
    @Aceadonis2011 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the info!

  • @prasanthk6049
    @prasanthk6049 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So beautiful and awesome work nice 👍

  • @125ufo
    @125ufo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sei tornato finalmente i tuoi tutorial sono sempre utili.......un saluto dall'Italia

    • @CameronNiemela
      @CameronNiemela  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ciao! Molto grazie per guardare! Molto altro video a venire.

  • @smirk1545
    @smirk1545 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brooo thank yoooouuu! It worked for me

  • @impact2oo
    @impact2oo ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you so much for this guide, it is the only way i was able to remove bolt off my motorcycle. all other methods didn't work.

  • @mitja8976
    @mitja8976 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video man! Had three bolts stuck holding my rear brake disc on place. With your tips got the disc off, and i was able to replace it.
    Subscribed and a big thumbs up!

    • @CameronNiemela
      @CameronNiemela  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate you watching and I'm glad the tips worked for you!!

  • @aprilvannostrand7982
    @aprilvannostrand7982 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the face you made at the beginning…! Great video..very helpful!!

  • @ShowemRight
    @ShowemRight ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought that Pittsburgh brand Tap & Die Set from Harbor Freight like 12 years ago, and I never used it, don't know to use, though I will be lerning how to now, because I installed a deadbolt lock and the screw heads (Phillips) tripped out. I emailed the company to see if they cn send me some more. Thanks for the presentation bro.

  • @123ChrisG
    @123ChrisG 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you 👍

  • @ISAACESTEVES
    @ISAACESTEVES 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Buen video gracias...

  • @nita1stunna1
    @nita1stunna1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @spawngaming4302
    @spawngaming4302 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing bro

  • @kalzu.
    @kalzu. 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks dude!

  • @benfranklin1553
    @benfranklin1553 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU

  • @mloz3201
    @mloz3201 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cameron is the man! Haha. Been some great videos lately (as if I expected anything less than great! Lol) thanks as always Cameron. Keep em comin

    • @CameronNiemela
      @CameronNiemela  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey it's Matt my number one fan! Thanks a bunch man, it's guys like you that wanted me to start up again.

  • @carsonqlife
    @carsonqlife ปีที่แล้ว

    DUDE I LOVE YOU

  • @michaelcotton6651
    @michaelcotton6651 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks bro!! 😎😎💪

  • @sargil100
    @sargil100 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your to the point. Thank you.

  • @NICKDOG154
    @NICKDOG154 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    awesome vid man

    • @CameronNiemela
      @CameronNiemela  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks dude! Appreciate you watching

  • @jblob5764
    @jblob5764 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude thread files too. One of those tools that is a must have

  • @raulmorera2157
    @raulmorera2157 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Huge thumbs up homie on the torque smash lol 😆

  • @ravishkasilva9709
    @ravishkasilva9709 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice one

  • @quentinsherratt7969
    @quentinsherratt7969 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome🎯💯

  • @Abcd-hr9ot
    @Abcd-hr9ot 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    brilliant

  • @jordonthompson542
    @jordonthompson542 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks man im not very mechanical so this helped alot.... glad i watched this otherwise i would of been "screwed" lol but thx tho

  • @MrKeepUp1
    @MrKeepUp1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Knocking in the t50 helped thanks

  • @jerryrobinson7856
    @jerryrobinson7856 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Left handed bits are a must as they can catch and turn the bolt loose

  • @rpvespa
    @rpvespa 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cheers buddy

  • @uberleet01
    @uberleet01 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    u r the best ty

  • @JC-uq7tp
    @JC-uq7tp 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I stripped a t45 torx bolt and its on there so tight a drill with a grabbit bit gripped but couldnt turn it. Then i tried the impact hammer with a flathead bit and broke from hitting it so hard. Any suggestions? If its seized that hard would drilling it out and pounding a larger torx bit in be a waste?

  • @raiquanwilcher5991
    @raiquanwilcher5991 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will the torx bit socket work on a totally rounded striped hex bolt. Will drilling it allow the torx bit to fit properly?

  • @jblob5764
    @jblob5764 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Everyone should have an impact screw driver mine has been so useful

  • @falconfeathers9454
    @falconfeathers9454 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What I thought would be an easy replacement has become a pain. domed Robertson (square) screws which screw through the metal plate of am oven baker element. Can't get them off.I noticed you do reply. I have used WD40 but screws are horizontal, tapped with hammer gently enough to loosen without damaging oven wall threads. The Robertson square holes held but I used hand screwdriver and power drill...nothing yet. Now heading out to buy screw extractor, but I also read the comments and many people say very poor quality and the extractor broke.

  • @Max-kw4px
    @Max-kw4px 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another excellent option when these methods fail is the ol' chisel! Cut a notch in the bolt with a dremel on one side of the bolt to create a 'ledge' for the chisel, then just place chisel and hammer away to force the bolt to rotate - this is great for fused bolts where you just need that initial little bit of hard love to force them to let go, then just use whatever method you want to actually unscrew them - flathead in the chisel slot works well for this.

    • @oomrah9748
      @oomrah9748 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I did this a week ago with chisel

  • @lurkingfell
    @lurkingfell 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    2:59 This worked... You saved me big time

  • @2DclanSnipingTeam
    @2DclanSnipingTeam 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Tip:
    Never use more than a 16oz. hammer on an impact driver. You're only trying to apply slight downward pressure as the driver spins. Anything bigger and you're just crushing the bits.

  • @tymiller590
    @tymiller590 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    there are also reverse rotation drill bits, which turn left, and bite into the metal until it catches, and then turns it out

  • @ahsanbarlas3141
    @ahsanbarlas3141 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    life saver

  • @2jongreenberg
    @2jongreenberg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saved me!!!!

  • @algoodie7761
    @algoodie7761 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will this technique work with a regular Phillips head screw driver ?

  • @JAKEFRMST
    @JAKEFRMST 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Torx bit and hand impact

  • @superdon1chw
    @superdon1chw 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have one for you that you missed you can buy left hand drill bit and drill the screw in reverse and the screw heat up while drilling and comes out with the screw since you are in the unscrew direction

  • @renerodriguez6300
    @renerodriguez6300 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nimela for president! U always save my ass bro!

  • @rmjee2451
    @rmjee2451 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    1:36 That's what he said

  • @florathakkar9649
    @florathakkar9649 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love love

  • @mudpro200
    @mudpro200 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who made the graphics for that bike. Very nice!

    • @CameronNiemela
      @CameronNiemela  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I cannot recall who made them, were purchased on eBay a while back.

  • @renerodriguez6300
    @renerodriguez6300 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanx cam u saved my ass!

  • @AcidreamerTV
    @AcidreamerTV 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good tips. My general rule with low grade bolts is if you have to apply more than ~20ft lbs of torque trying to loosen them, get the impact screwdriver. Most of them have attachments for sockets, torx, and philips heads. You literally cant strip bolts this way.

    • @CameronNiemela
      @CameronNiemela  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Completely agree, the impact screwdrivers are a life saver.

    • @riding2nowhere
      @riding2nowhere 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Still won't come out.

  • @matthewrupley
    @matthewrupley ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive been trying to remove a stripped hex screw for like a week and nothing worked. Tried your tip and drilled it out and hammered in a torx bit and it came right out

  • @Phukeett
    @Phukeett ปีที่แล้ว

    What about some stripped bleeder screws? They are flathead and sit flush with the fork caps. I can’t remove them.

  • @FISHINGCHIPPEWALAKE
    @FISHINGCHIPPEWALAKE 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your back

    • @CameronNiemela
      @CameronNiemela  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's right! Thanks for watching man!

  • @iangillies3937
    @iangillies3937 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Iv got to say Cameron your shit hot at what u do sir. Perfectionist which is how to roll. I hope your in good health my friend & many thanks for keeping it real . Massive respect all the way from Scotlands west coast. Just had to say that bro 👍😎

  • @matthiasschulze393
    @matthiasschulze393 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    quality vid

  • @hondaloyal8570
    @hondaloyal8570 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey man I actually just stripped out 2 bolts on my bike and they are the bolts that hold on the cam chain sprocket, they are Allen bolts and I can't use any power tools to cut it or anything because it will through sparks and metal shavings all in my engine. Do you have any ideas of how to get them out?

    • @CameronNiemela
      @CameronNiemela  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      The torx bit trick along with applying heat will work.

    • @hondaloyal8570
      @hondaloyal8570 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cameron Niemela the torx bit won't bite, I drilled a slot in it with a Dremal now and using a big heavy duty screw driver and all my force plus my dads, we can't break it loose. Do you think the bolts might be seized? I haven't tried using a little torch to apply heat, I thought it might damage something do you think it would?

    • @CameronNiemela
      @CameronNiemela  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Those bolts have loctite and need heat to free it up

    • @hondaloyal8570
      @hondaloyal8570 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cameron Niemela ok I'm gonna give it some heat now

  • @jakeseawell7056
    @jakeseawell7056 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    what about for stripped brake caliper Phillips head screws?

    • @CameronNiemela
      @CameronNiemela  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your best bet would be to drill out the center and use torx bits like I showed with the hex head. Is this bolt recessed?

    • @CameronNiemela
      @CameronNiemela  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup those ones are no fun! The torx bits work great on them.

    • @jethro9341
      @jethro9341 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Use a jis screwdriver and they wont strip in the first place. Assuming its a japanese bike anyway.

  • @cale16honda32
    @cale16honda32 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The vice grips dont work for me cos the hex bolt is that bad its the bolt that hold the exhaust onto the sub frame down the bottom

  • @rj2560
    @rj2560 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Just 2 big thats what she said

  • @joski9030
    @joski9030 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tack a nut to it off in less than 30 seconds the heat helps too.

  • @cale16honda32
    @cale16honda32 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about hex shape bolts

  • @elielgutierrez1504
    @elielgutierrez1504 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My screw on my throttle that go on the carb are stripped gonna see if this works

  • @firstnamelastname890
    @firstnamelastname890 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What if .. on top of the screw head being damaged, the screw itself is stuck because of grease that became solid due to heat?

  • @AndrewJohnClive
    @AndrewJohnClive 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍🏻

  • @riding2nowhere
    @riding2nowhere 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How about over tightened ones ???

  • @THEBOILEDONE
    @THEBOILEDONE 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The easiest way i found to remove stripped bolts its the cut a slot in the bolt with a carbide disc on a dremmel that way you can just use a big flat head

  • @jethro9341
    @jethro9341 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    JIS. Its japanese industrial standard. It looks like a phillips but its not. Very common on japanese bikes, even modern bikes. Carbs are notorious for having stripped screws. Get yourself a jis screwdriver and avoid a ton of headache.

  • @paulmader1052
    @paulmader1052 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The most annoying thing about dirt bikes is stripped bolts

  • @AznKhmyboy
    @AznKhmyboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You look very familiar.. are you related to Devin N.?

  • @joshuairwin7043
    @joshuairwin7043 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Using the correct

  • @estlhm805
    @estlhm805 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Waiting to see how he get an exhaust manifold bolt out

  • @stoundingresults
    @stoundingresults 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good quality vise grips also work. Careful or you will pinch your fingers.

  • @masters0262
    @masters0262 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    such a nice 125

  • @highlightzilla9581
    @highlightzilla9581 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Both my stator bolts are fkkkedd help

  • @Panchdara
    @Panchdara 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember the days before the impact driver....

  • @MarcelVanHoekElvis
    @MarcelVanHoekElvis 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks

    • @CameronNiemela
      @CameronNiemela  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate you watching the video!

  • @jakeseawell7056
    @jakeseawell7056 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I apologize it isnt the caliper bolts,its the brake fluid reservoir screws. I just got a used bike and I have to replace a lot of bolts and screws on it.

    • @CameronNiemela
      @CameronNiemela  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Those I would cut a slot with a cutoff wheel. It's difficult to remove those screws without damaging the cover though.

  • @pinkeyedinkeye
    @pinkeyedinkeye 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about some easy outs Bud? Snap On makes a nice set

    • @CameronNiemela
      @CameronNiemela  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Honestly I haven't had much luck with easy outs or reverse drill bits.

  • @johnybrug5406
    @johnybrug5406 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow I should have done that before I had sold my bow with a stripped bolt!

  • @PLP-DIY
    @PLP-DIY 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yea great video just like all the other 100,000 not one of you have showed how to remove a stripped screw inside an engine case. Ya show me hot to cut a notch when you can’t get in there parallel with the blade.

  • @braydonellertson8333
    @braydonellertson8333 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about a stripped swing arm bolt