How to use a Screw Extractor Set - (Remove broken or stripped screws)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 พ.ค. 2021
- Got a stripped, damaged or broken screw head you want to unscrew from wood? Sometimes things don't go right with these screw extractors,. See how to pull out screws using a screw extractor set with a drill even if you bought a crappy Craftsman Screw Extractor like me. Also, when the screw extractor is not working see what simple step you can take to get the stripped screw out by using the next size extractor.
Also, don't buy a Craftsman screw extractor set, instead consider:
www.lowes.com/pd/SpeedOut-8-1...
I think this set will be way better than what I have. - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Let me know if you have success with your drill extractor. They're not the most user friendly. Sometimes you need to be persistent and even then they are temperamental. Well, at least my crap set is.
If you bust an extractor in a hole....you are totally fukd!!
Your set looks fine. But this is not how it's used. This one is for screws with broken off or completely damaged head. There is another type, which is used in a drill, to catch on a stripped screw head. Two different tools. Read my other comment.
Thanks for the direct, straightforward ‘how to’ guide
Best part was the Sears bankruptcy uppercut 🤣... very simple to follow video. Thank you
Great job, feller. You were to the point and even used worst case scenario technique .... and still made it work.
I've done this several times but still, if you don't have to extract screws that often, it helps to have a reminder of the technique. 👍😱👍
I'll be watching more of your vids and wish you well in all your endeavors.
Stay cool ✌😎👍
Thank you... Much appreciated.
Not worst case.
Worse than this is when the screw is installed for years and through vibratory abuses is broken below the surface about a half inch down the shank. Now, will the extractor bits work on just a shank, without widening the hole?
@@DorkPrince in those cases try drilling out the shank. Then rethread the hole. You may have to make the hole bigge but you still have the item you are working on. Just have to improvise sometimes.
@@bamaphoenix9873 that's pretty much where I am with it. It's in a "doorway" bulkhead between a kitchen counter and a half height wall; I'm trying to fully remove the screw to replace with the next size up so I need to get all the old threads out too (although I suppose that's not all that critical, come to think of it, might even help to leave shreds of old threads in). I'm sure I'll manage it, I just don't want any more damage than necessary.
Of course, I might just go ahead and core it, dowel it, and redrill it. There's hardly any weight on it, it's just the abuse of slamming the gate shut over the years that broke the screw. If it's ever removed, the damage and repair of removing the old screw will definitely be easily covered by paint. So it's really not a big deal.
@@DorkPrince Yes, yes ... the last part of what you said ..... concerning drilling it completely out and dowelling, then redrilling will be the best ... especially with cabinets. I think that will work fine and even be more sturdy.
Let me(us) know how it works out.
You can also use wooden golf tees or a bundle of toothpicks if the hole isn't big enough for a standard dowel.
This was exactly the video I needed. Thanks, you helped me fix a major problem.
Glad to help and thanks for the beer fund contribution.
Worked like a charm. Thanks a lot
Simple, quick and effective. Worked like a charm, thanks. Broke off the bolt on the coolant sensor. Came out easy. 💪🏾
I had a super corroded screw on my motorcycle’s front brake master cylinder and these just saved me. It wasn’t working at first but then I realized I didn’t drill deep enough with the drill bit. Heads up, if you can still see the original screw threads you need to drill it in deeper lmao. I had to use one size larger extractor head than the drill bit and it worked like a charm
I have the same problem with my bike does it actually work I have theses and also have a hand impact driver trying to get screws out as they are worn on the heads
Man I’ve been having this same problem and I was trying to figure out, how and the heck I was gonna get that screw out of there
When you use the screw extractor bit don’t use it with drills or impacts, use it manually with a crescent wrench 🔧 get to bite into the screw then turn it couple of times by hand, once the screw starts coming out, then only you can continue the process with a drill or impact.
Yeah an impact is a really bad choice. I've found a variable speed drill at a slow speed is fine to get it started as long as you use a light touch on the trigger. Hand tools can definitely be a safer option if you prefer.
This comment save my so much $$$$ bro. I tapped the extractor bit into the stripped bolt. And it would not work with a drill. The C Wrench did the job lol 3 days later
TH-cam Channel , Project Farm had done a test of screw extractors . Strangely he had said a set of Irwins like you have worked . It seemed he drilled out bolts first and then used them ? Though the brand Grab It and Speed Out , you mentioned were the best . I'm buying today the Speed Out , since it's cheaper than the Grab It . As I have a stripped out screw on my old license plate that has to come out , now . Though I have never had a need for any of these . It would make sense if the screw / bolt is in metal . To use a penetrating spray , etc as he has tested them , also . And maybe to put some type of grinding paste ? to put on the head , etc to give added grip . And maybe some type of rubber piece between the head and drill / impact driver . As I'm sure an impact driver would be the best for torque .
I'm sure Project Farm did a much more extensive test than anything I'd ever do for a screw extractor. I rarely need a screw extractor myself, but I was just annoyed in the video at how crappy the ones I had were to drill out the screw head. It worked fine though and for the rare circumstance I need one it's enough. Penetrating oil in a metal on metal situation is a good idea though. I've never needed anything more for grip myself for the extractor portion as long as I drilled it out well. I'm glad to know that Screw Out was confirmed to be a good extractor... that confirms my research. An impact driver would add rotational torque which can be helpful, but impact drivers are not as easy to control speed with so I'd try with a drill first.
I bought a reverse thread drill bit set from Matco, they're cobalt 8, and have worked well so far, the drill bits that is, because the spiral flute extractor's break as any other brands I've used, I bought harbor freight O'Reilly's power built And matco spiral food extractors and they have all break at some point in the same fashion but I have noticed that the cobalt 8% drill bits have not given me any problems compared to the titanium or standard steel drill bits that came with the other kits, granted my Matco set was freaking $70+
Wow, for $70 I would hope they last quite a while. Pricey.
I know the extractor bits break, but the set in the video was very lightly used. I actually broke it a couple of minutes before that video was filmed. Forgot to press record on the camera so I had to do it again which was really annoying at that moment. I wish I got that on camera, would have been a more entertaining video.
Good video...very short, practical and to the point. I did exactly as instructed and it worked. Thanks 😊
Glad it helped!
what ended up working for me was just using a larger reverse drill bit, extractor would grab.
video def got me in the right direction though :)
Yep, sometimes you have to play around and be a bit persistent. Glad it worked out for you.
Very good explanation in a simple manner. Thanks.
Thank you. Liked and subscribed.
Thank you!
When using the drill bit in the 1st step, why go in reverse when drilling is done clockwise? Thanks for taking the time.
The threads on the drill bit in this set are reversed for this application. So you need to run the drill bit in reverse to actually drill. This is typical of screw extractor bits.
@@DIYWithAaron , Thanks for the quick reply.
Thank u so much.
The drill bits I got are left handed. Shall I still go reverse?
Yep
Question, would this be safe to use on a rusted license plate bolt? My wife and I are at our whit's end trying to get this darn thing off
Should be safe. You might want to wear eye protection if you want to be extra cautious.
Please advise. I am working on a home DIY Plumbing project for my elderly parents that has expanded to multiple plumbing projects. I am trying to remove a 3/32-in set screw in the base of the Delta faucet handle: the set screw is either stripped or calcified so bad that all of the lubricants [Blaster Penetration, Superzilla and WD40] fail to twist the set set screw. I purchased a Plumber's Basic Propane Torch, but I opted to use my soldering iron to apply high-heat it too failed to loosen the set screw. However, the lubricants and the heat from the soldering iron easily stripped the paint from the handle's base. I am not yet confident using the torch. I cannot find a extractor bit long enough to fit in the recessed hole. I cannot get enough torque with the L-shaped Allen wrench.
Sounds like quite a mess. Do you have a hex head bit that size that you can use in place of the Allen wrench? You'll get alot more leverage for torque with a hex bit over an Allen wrench. I'd use the hex bit with a screwdriver handle rather than a drill for something so small like that. You can also give the bit a light tap or two with a hammer to push it deep into the set screw for extra grip. That's what I'd try first.
Once you get the head out enough you can use locking pliers to get the rest of it out. If the tool loses grip that is.
Absolutely. Luckily my extractor held and I didn't have to fetch another tool.
Bravo.........mum say left handed drill bite........cobalt......hole to start and most often it extracts ....cheers
mum seems wise
Craftsman are actually good products Aaron. It wasn't the quality of them it was the management. But I could see how an amateur diy guy would say that
I’m curious, what’s the smallest size they make the extractor bits?
I know they make micro extractor bits for those little screws in toys and computers. Can't imagine they go any smaller than that.
Does any drill bit work or I am supposed to get a metal drill bit?
Typically the bits for drilling are reverse bits that come with the extractor and both the bit and extractor are typically hardened for drilling metal.
Does the drill bit have to be a reverse bit? Is it a special kind or can I use any ?
Thanks
Reverse bit... that's what comes with these extractor sets.
@@DIYWithAaron thanks yes I bought a kit with no bits just extractors as I'm in central America. So I'll look for a reverse bit .
Thanks
I think it could still work with a regular bit. You could try it if you want assuming it's worth the risk. Not sure how important a reverse bit is, never had the need to try differently than what my set had.
@@DIYWithAaron would you put the regular bit in reverse or just forward it wouldn't work reverse?
Thanks
A regular bit is designed to drill only in forward. So you drill it in forward and then try the extractor in reverse. See if it works, if it doesn't you can always drill a little deeper or wider with a reverse bit later as long as there's more screw head.
Can you use a screw extraction kit to remove a broken off bolt
Yes, it can be done. Center punch the broken bolt, then drill it out enough for the extractor to get a grip like I did with a screw. Bolts can be trickier in some ways depending on if they are fused by rust or otherwise seized in place.
You don’t need to drill the hole in counter clockwise. Only screw extractor needs to be counter rotated.
Yeah, you're right. I thought all extractors came with reverse drill bits. Apparently, that's not the case. So I guess drill whatever way your drill bits are oriented for.
This is like a Disney movie. You know in the end it should end well.
Screw extractors are fussy sometimes though. When they don't work, it ends as more of a horror flick.
did you use the regular screwing/drilling mode is it best to use the impact mode?
With these screw extractors, I'd use a regular hand drill without any impact function. I would not suggest using a hammer drill on the hammer setting or an impact driver with any screw extractor set.
@@DIYWithAaron thats good to knw these sets are mostly cheap and using the right settings is critical thanks for the fast reply
What do you do if the drill bit doesn't catch even after going a size up?
If you have more room in the head of the screw, drill deeper and try again.
@@DIYWithAaron Thanks for replying. I dug deeper and tried again with the current size and a size up and even tried using a rubber band.
I think this screw is lost
@@GForce4 Sometimes that happens. Screw extractors usually work, but sometimes it's just not meant to be. Sorry!
If the screw isnt to flushet u can use a dremel with a disc
Hey .......extract helix coil broken .....how to remove......cheers
Huh... did you break a heli-coil? Not sure what you are getting at?
@@DIYWithAaron hey yep it broke of half way down hole.......they are chrome Mollie......spring like .....looking for another way .thinkn edm burn it out...?...cheers
Sweet have a sears set hahaha 😆
🙂👍
God I hate these things. I have never gotten them to work, not once.
Using a drill bit you state to have it going in reverse? Huh? What's that gonna do?
It's going to drill. The threads are in reverse to a normal drill bit. So to drill you need to put the drill into reverse. These reverse drill bits are typical with screw extractor sets.
I have a bracket bolt broke off on my swY bar
My sympathies. There may be some other videos on TH-cam that deal with your exact predicament. Perhaps you'll find good tips on dealing with that particular situation.
It’s not grabbing the screw just going around and around
You can try drilling deeper into the screw and trying the extractor again. Sometimes extractors require persistence. Also, there are times extractors do fail. It's not a sure thing.
Man I don't understand what I did wrong with mine. I put the screw extractor in and no matter what direction I turned, it bit into instead of coming out. Now it's stuck in the stud lol.
Sorry to hear that. You might not have done anything wrong (although I hope you kept the drill in reverse when using the extractor bit). Screw extractors can of be a pain even when you do everything right.
@@DIYWithAaron I actually did it by hand with a adjustable wrench but yeah I was turning it counter clockwise. Just can't wrap my head around it.... I was trying to get a screw out that the head sheared off but hey oh well, now the screw extractor replaced the screw and holds my hook (It's the hook for my Quickjack)
Since your hook is in place, I guess "Mission Accomplished!"
Not all are 2n1
I’ve watched al lot of these videos, but none of them are trying to remove completely stripped screws from a vertical surface, where you can’t apply any downward pressure.
Hmmm... that's a good point. If you have a screw stripped on a vertical surface, then do what you can to keep pressure on it... granted it is much easier when gravity is working with you. I just filmed this as a quick demo since some of the videos I saw were so lengthy or didn't tell you basic info. Something to think about for a follow-up video at some point.
As an aircraft mechanic who has literally removed hundreds of stripped screws, extractors work no matter the orientation of the screw. Most have been overhead with some being vertical. I use the 1/8 Snapon extractor. 1/8 drill is used in the normal direction, not reverse so the hole can be drilled deep enough. Then I use a 7/16 socket. The only problem that arises is not getting the hole deep enough for the extractor to bite.
You say the right size to clean out the hole… how is that measured objectively
Just use a bit that will be large enough to drill out the damaged area, but stay smaller than the head of the fastener so you don't drill the whole head off. If in doubt, start with a smaller bit and work your way up if it is not sufficient.
PRO TIP :. Never use an impact driver!
Oops. 😞
cool but i’m poor so i only have a hand impact driver and set 💀💀
I have yet to find a screw extractor set that isn’t complete garbage
They can be a pain. Generally they will work, but often require persistence and ample amounts of swearing to function correctly. Unfortunately, that's pretty much the norm with screw extractors.
Stripped not script.
Craftsman has changed. The use made stuff is legendary. The Chinese made stuff is garbage. The Taiwanese made stuff is very good.
Most of the Sears owned stuff had a life time warranty, even the Chinese made garbage.
Totally agree. As for warranty, I don't think there are any Sears stores anywhere near me. Haven't seen one in years.
So you have a scripped screw lol
Craftman hasnt been good in 30 years
Amen to that. Real shame though.
In your video you have normal drill bits (just freeze the clip and then compare to any picture of a drill bit), and using them in reverse is not correct. No wonder you complain about the quality of the bits - lol.
That's exactly how you use an extractor set!
Not in this case! Some extractor sets use counter clockwise drill bits, or even have the two pieces combined into a single reversible piece, but not what he is using in this video. Those are standard drill bits, with accompanying extractor bits that will run in reverse. Please just look at his drill bits and compare to any picture of a standard bit, and you can see that the direction of the spiral is the same. That’s why he ends up complaining about the bad bits - because he’s using them in the wrong direction.
Holy crap... you are right. Good catch. I thought all extractors came with reverse bits... never thought to check it since it makes zero sense to use a regular bit. Why the hell even bother including the bits if they're just some generic general purpose bits?
This is wrong. There are two types of screw extractors. With this type you drill a deep hole in a broken screw and use a tap in a tap holder en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tap_and_die#/media/File:WrenchTapBarT.jpg to slowly extract it BY HAND. By looking at the tap, this one has a squared end - not for a drill, and long thread - not to be used just with its tip.