3 Easy Tricks to Remove Stripped Allen Head Bolts

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  • Going over 3 quick and easy ways to remove a stripped allen head bolt.
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  • @RedemptionGarage
    @RedemptionGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Do you know any other tips to remove a stripped allen bolt?

    • @BenS925
      @BenS925 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      A method ive used many times in the past involves a dremel rotatory tool and two regular cut-off wheels inserted on the supplied shaft to use cut off wheels (I don't know the actual name of this part). Next cut a notch across the head of the fastener. A 1/4" flat head screw driver fits in this slot easy. Its not pretty because you can cut into the surface of the part you want to remove, not just the fastener, but it does work. Works with other fastener types as well.

    • @LoneWarrior.
      @LoneWarrior. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      One word :Vampliers.
      The only thing you need for things like this. Its designed for this very thing. Its a life saver. They also come in needle nose. Hard to believe, but for things like this, they are better than knipex.

    • @mikefinto4048
      @mikefinto4048 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I just get a torx bit and hammer it in and they always come right out

    • @grumpyone5963
      @grumpyone5963 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, you can use a centre punch. First, punch it straight, on the edge. Then at an angle in the punched hole in the direction to loosen the bolt.

    • @grumpyone5963
      @grumpyone5963 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      2nd one I forgot. You can also weld a standard nut to the head (inside the thread) then just use a socket or spanner 👍

  • @Guiness1000ish
    @Guiness1000ish 4 ปีที่แล้ว +215

    This video saved my life. Me and my scorpion evo are forever grateful

    • @99gmcsierralm74
      @99gmcsierralm74 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Adrian B amen brother

    • @Toxic_k427
      @Toxic_k427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Lmao im here for my m4

    • @josephcreamons6533
      @josephcreamons6533 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My iron sight Allen bolts are stripped on my scorpion evo too. How did you get them off?

    • @TheMarky26
      @TheMarky26 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@josephcreamons6533 same thing on my mini 30..Have no clue why their so tight or how im gonna get them out..

    • @dylansheldon3623
      @dylansheldon3623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol i’m here for my bmws brakes

  • @pointedspider
    @pointedspider 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Those Knipex pliers are the best pliers I've ever held. Just awesome.

    • @phillipl.pierce3940
      @phillipl.pierce3940 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Knipex pliers far exceed Channel Lock pliers by a mile.

  • @danl.4743
    @danl.4743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    1. Instead of using the rubber band method, use aluminum tinfoil. It's an harder material than the rubber obviously, and will fill in the gap between the allen key and the stripped bolt. place a small piece of the foil over the bolt and push in (or hammer in) the key, OR, place a little piece over the allen key and push it in. When you feel that it's tight, turn to open.
    2. Torx. Best method for me. Place a Torx BIT over the hole and hammer it in gently but firmly. Tap tap tappy tap until it is IN. Then turn it to open while you're pushing it in. You'll be modifying the allen into a Torx hole. Worked for me just now. Stripped M4 flathead and the 2.5mm hole was stripped. The 2.75mm hammering of the allen (7/64" allen) didn't get in. But the #15 Torx which is actually 3.25mm got it because of its sharp corners.

  • @ryantoews3886
    @ryantoews3886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The real question is, why are you yelling?😂

    • @TheKellisunshyne
      @TheKellisunshyne หลายเดือนก่อน

      This deserves way more like muh dude!!!😂

  • @RickRubinesque
    @RickRubinesque 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    YES!! It worked! The vise grips did the trick. You just saved this Englishman a fair few quid, Mr. Thank you so much.

  • @mrssauce7268
    @mrssauce7268 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really appreciate the videos that get right to the point. Honestly nobody gives a crap about your name or story or reason for the video we just want instruction to remove a stripped screw. Period.

  • @gwarlow
    @gwarlow ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks to whoever mentioned in the comments using aluminum foil to add to the allen key to make it fit in the bolt. It worked! I was trying to get the faucet handle off an old Delta kitchen faucet to replace the cartridge, and the allen bolt was stripped (or I stripped it). Cheers!

  • @SluSharkND
    @SluSharkND 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great tip! I like how you are expanding your content. Keep up the great work!

  • @coreysuttles1362
    @coreysuttles1362 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Boy you always got something to teach/show me!! I’m really glad this community has a real person like you brother!!!

    • @RedemptionGarage
      @RedemptionGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You're a good guy Corey and I appreciate the support you have shown me man it means a lot.

  • @BrewCityRider
    @BrewCityRider 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Very helpful video. A couple other methods that I have used are an impact screwdriver with a hex socket attached, and probably my favorite is using a torx socket and tapping it in the hex bolt to get some bite. The latter is what ended up working for me on a stripped transmission hex drain bolt on my Softail. Thanks.

    • @RedemptionGarage
      @RedemptionGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Those are also really great tips. Thanks for sharing that brother!

  • @growgardening
    @growgardening 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great tip! The cobra plier tip saved me a huge hassle on a project! Thank you so much!

  • @justmyself1000
    @justmyself1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed your video....but I actually didn't use any of the methods....but your video game me an idea. I definitely use the first 2 methods because the bolt was recessed. On the last method, the first 2 places I went didn't have such a kit..(although my 3rd stop was going to be Harbor Freight) I couldn't afford to buy an entire kit of something (even though I'm sure I'll need it in the future.) Enough rambling....the bolt in question was an M5 .80 thread. The head used a 4 mm hex. I ended up successfully using a T25 torx bit and it worked! Your 3rd method gave the idea! This was for the clamps on a motorcycle handlebar riser...Thank You!

  • @Kitsune44X
    @Kitsune44X 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Tip 2- albeit with a Torx tipped-screwdriver and a regular hammer, carefully- worked amazingly and saved my bacon at midnight when I needed to replace a faulty shower cartridge. I cannot thank you enough for your tip and I will keep this in mind for the future when encountering a stripped head and no other options present themselves. Again, genuinely, thank you.

  • @youngchool
    @youngchool 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is a great video. Very easy to follow. My problematic allen nut is unfortunately much smaller (actually a bigger problem). I tried the smallest allen wrench (

  • @ImperialZhouTai
    @ImperialZhouTai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Using a slightly larger metric in a standard slot and hammering it in before twisting helped me!!! Thanks so much for making this video.

    • @henrybeac
      @henrybeac 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was scrolling through comments and decided to try this first, worked like a charm and I didn't have to do anything complicated! Thank you!

  • @ChetanDhadankar
    @ChetanDhadankar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the hammer trick totally worked for me. awesome! thought i was stuck with something that would never come dismantled! thanks!

  • @ThunderbirdRocket
    @ThunderbirdRocket 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Extraordinary detail !
    Super helpful !!
    I learned lots !!!
    Thanks mate .
    👊🏼 🔥 🧰

  • @mrnatnatwarlal1972
    @mrnatnatwarlal1972 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video. It helped me. I used your second method to remove Toyota Transmission fluid drain plug nut which got stripped. Your technique saved the day!! Thank you!

  • @tiffanylouise8705
    @tiffanylouise8705 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for this video! Didn’t even know there were special tools to remove worn bolts!

  • @pamcard2184
    @pamcard2184 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so helpful. Really saved me! Had the tools and didn't know it. Thanks!

  • @wade9588
    @wade9588 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I watched your video and got the idea to use a TORX driver. Worked great! Thanks for the information.

  • @jaywilliams6721
    @jaywilliams6721 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Awesome tips man and I could definitely use the extractors

  • @deceptionz187
    @deceptionz187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much bro! You saved me BIG time! I spent over $800 on my Arcade guns and I was installing laser sight to all 4... and the allen bolts are so damn cheap... I had to remove the sights because they were aligned correctly... so I couldnt get the sights off because the cheap bolts were stripped... I was just about to order another 4 guns... thankgod I found your video! You are a life saver dude! God bless!!! ❤❤❤💯💯💯🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😇😇😇

  • @RaidersNation916
    @RaidersNation916 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude. You just saved my NRG Quick release hub . Thank you so much. I’m definitely subscribing

  • @calvinsm
    @calvinsm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! Thanks to this video, I was able to find and use a socket remover I didn't know I had!

  • @mediaxr7255
    @mediaxr7255 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks to whoever suggested the aluminum foil trick, that worked for me!

  • @christopherolsen4339
    @christopherolsen4339 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been working on this damn table for an hour. 30 seconds into your video and we're finally done.

  • @TMERUNNR
    @TMERUNNR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Sir! You are a life saver! Step 2 did the trick, thank you again!!!👍

  • @rebeccalawson3663
    @rebeccalawson3663 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the tips they really help!

  • @mrspock312
    @mrspock312 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good info, just had this happen when I was working on my Jeep, Keep the vid's coming!!

    • @RedemptionGarage
      @RedemptionGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Eric. It has happened to me quite a few times and it is frustrating for sure lol. I'm glad you got it out!

  • @allanschramm9501
    @allanschramm9501 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I viewed numerous viideos and wish I had come across your first. The "stripped allen removal set" bit was the only way it worked for me on a shower faucet. I bought and tried the standard screw extractor set which may work fine for standard flat or Phillips head screws but on a small allen wrench "bolt" it just went round and round. Perhaps when I drilled it for the aforementioned screw extractor I created the opening to be enough to get a star-shaped bit (with teeth, as you put it) to fit in and stick when I tapped it with a hammer. Then slowly and prayerfully I turned the ratchet and it stayed nice and snug and was able to unscrew it. Thank you very much. - Allan

  • @user-uo8bt3bm8v
    @user-uo8bt3bm8v 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video - I just used technique #2 and it WORKED!!! Thank you

  • @claytoncreative
    @claytoncreative 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    No 3 saved my day! Thanks so much for tip!

    • @RedemptionGarage
      @RedemptionGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad I could help John! Thanks for watching!

  • @williamaguirre9232
    @williamaguirre9232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Option #1 worked. Thanks!

  • @binadybudhi9661
    @binadybudhi9661 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great! I love this stuff!

  • @Zaltic
    @Zaltic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    $200 on a car part and the heads are stripped. Ur my only hope plz work

  • @bigbee3613
    @bigbee3613 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips man thanks for the video!

  • @Zero8880
    @Zero8880 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Man, that last one saved me!! Thought my lightsaber blade was gonna be stuck on the hilt forever lol.

    • @AtoriKushina
      @AtoriKushina 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      wtf? lol

    • @YonkoTy98
      @YonkoTy98 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      BRO THIS IS ME RN FUCK

  • @tylerreisinger8446
    @tylerreisinger8446 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you your video helped me work on my motorcycle. Job done

  • @talkohavy
    @talkohavy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, you are my god!
    I tried the first one and it totally worked for me.

  • @scottc3165
    @scottc3165 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Who doesn't like a bad ass mac tools set of anything.

  • @georgebonney90
    @georgebonney90 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I look forward to learning something new every week thank u sir

  • @coderexe30
    @coderexe30 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Trying to “un-stick” two stripped allen bolts from my throttle body. Two broke loose easily, 2 are now stripped! Thanks for the video!

  • @nathanr.8556
    @nathanr.8556 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    The first thing I do is use a torx bit that fits tightly and tap it in. It works most of the time on Allen head bolts. I like the Mac set though.

    • @Kitsune44X
      @Kitsune44X 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can confirm that this worked this evening. A Torx bit, but otherwise essentially following Tip 2 in this video. Worked very well.

    • @xemericaxx
      @xemericaxx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Was thinking I was gonna have to weld a nut onto the bolt but tried this and it worked like a charm

    • @nathanr.8556
      @nathanr.8556 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@xemericaxx 👍🏻

    • @chickyman1
      @chickyman1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the Torx tip, it worked amazingly well!!!

    • @nathanr.8556
      @nathanr.8556 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chickyman1 Glad it worked for you!

  • @cptherebel
    @cptherebel 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    First one worked the charm, thanks dude! 😊

  • @uwkcal
    @uwkcal 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video, used vice grips on hood hangers luckily had a decent washer on top of it..

  • @TheXtype21
    @TheXtype21 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, you just saved me from buying a new bes frame. The first trick worked immediately!! Thanks!!

  • @g37x5
    @g37x5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need a good set! My 10mm allen key socket was fine, but the bolt was broken :/ Now I need to drill with this right to I can remove it. and get a bolt for drain and fill. Which set? I'm from Toronto Canada! Really appreciation the time and effort that goes in!

  • @user-gq3ye6ef2e
    @user-gq3ye6ef2e 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for teaching me how to remove a stripped Allen nut! Now I can replace my brakes on my bike

  • @umbertoecho1
    @umbertoecho1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks very much for this! I had no SAE Allen sockets so I used a T40 Torx one, which with light tapping, did the trick!

  • @rayfadich3251
    @rayfadich3251 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!
    What is the part # for the Mac Allen extractor set?
    Thanks

  • @shawnmorris7723
    @shawnmorris7723 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful!
    Thanks!

  • @therc4784
    @therc4784 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a game changer man. Thank you so much

  • @dockd4767
    @dockd4767 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The hammering in an Allen worked! Thanks!!!

  • @shakira0597
    @shakira0597 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! The second way worked for me

  • @larrpan
    @larrpan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro! You just saved my day! Subscribed fosho!!

  • @fredsmith3963
    @fredsmith3963 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had no idea those existed. Thank you!

  • @denoftools
    @denoftools 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn! Those are some great tips. Thank for this!

    • @RedemptionGarage
      @RedemptionGarage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Red. Those extractors are really handy for sure.

  • @thormusique
    @thormusique 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a great tip, thanks!

  • @maryamyousefi8566
    @maryamyousefi8566 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a million! You helped me a lot 😍👍🏻💃💃💃

  • @guitarzarfun
    @guitarzarfun 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I made a home made set of Sock-it-outs from a worn old set of allen wrenches. They work like a champ.

  • @fredar9734
    @fredar9734 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man I watched the video and your tricks helped me to get rid of the damn Allen bolt

  • @kerryfernandez1237
    @kerryfernandez1237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey thanks my guy I needed this info bad

  • @bryantcordova7227
    @bryantcordova7227 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro thank you for saving my nissan titan's throttle body. Haven't been able to do a good and proper cleaning because the bottom right whatever bolt came stripped 😁👍🏼

  • @zamarronelchingon
    @zamarronelchingon 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    1st method worked thank you

  • @DDescalchuk57
    @DDescalchuk57 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My stripped Allen head go too tool is a torx bit and hammer. Or an easy out socket like the Irwin ones that chew in as you hit them with the cordless screw gun or cordless impact. But the torx sockets almost always remove the stripped Allen bolts 98% of the time

  • @christophermccann1368
    @christophermccann1368 ปีที่แล้ว

    This saved me - thanks brother!

  • @jdotwall
    @jdotwall 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lifesaver , thanks a bunch great video

  • @rolling_heavy
    @rolling_heavy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like and subscribed, Helped me remove a stripped Allen head from my stator on my shovel head.

  • @earlcousins6635
    @earlcousins6635 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good stuff!

  • @Mr92dakota
    @Mr92dakota 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A torx bit could also do the job. I've done that more times than I care to admit.

  • @rippingj6017
    @rippingj6017 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing can you send me a link to that mak tool Allen set,I have a stripped Allen head in my esccoter I just bought

  • @OceanPiper013
    @OceanPiper013 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The hammer trick worked for me thanks!

  • @tobytollefsen8802
    @tobytollefsen8802 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thank you.

  • @terran5569
    @terran5569 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have used a Torx drive, pounded in that has worked.

    • @plumski86
      @plumski86 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      T27 on a 4mm just worked for me, thanks! 🤙🏿

  • @markjching
    @markjching 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    your video saved me! Thank you

  • @DeanCarrot
    @DeanCarrot 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool just saved me $ and took 5 minutes. Many thanks

  • @TEJANOAMERICANO
    @TEJANOAMERICANO 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a reverse thread Allen to remove for a kewless drill chuck. Any suggestions?

  • @davidreames384
    @davidreames384 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the man! Thank you!

  • @RickyJr46
    @RickyJr46 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool tips. I'm trying to remove a small domehead allen that shrugged off a 4mm allen key.

  • @whitelily569
    @whitelily569 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you call that tool that you attached the socket remover to?

  • @mariaevansherborn
    @mariaevansherborn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hallelujah. I used method #3 to get out the almost inaccessible Allen bolt in my tub drain. Giant wad of hair removed, order restored. Thanks!

  • @michaelfinn4221
    @michaelfinn4221 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Straight up. Ever in Ireland I owe you a beer or 15. One bang of a hammer and boom. Thank you

  • @Phrandt
    @Phrandt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would the Marco extraction bolts work at 120 ft lbs?

  • @xSF5150x
    @xSF5150x ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!

  • @adrianbueno9059
    @adrianbueno9059 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really helped alot man thanks you saved me lol

  • @shaunfigg
    @shaunfigg 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video made me realise I had the attachments needed I just never knew what they were for the driver head with the teeth always wondered what that was for in my tool kit haha 😄

  • @terryandteresa
    @terryandteresa ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thanks man

  • @cristiansatcau9171
    @cristiansatcau9171 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    any tips on how to remove 2 stripped bolts from a ring gear ? they`re covered in loctite and i belive the hex was 8 or 10 mm

  • @michaelbradley5586
    @michaelbradley5586 ปีที่แล้ว

    torx bit worked on my etec lower unit oil plug

  • @rachierawrz
    @rachierawrz ปีที่แล้ว

    It worked! Thankyou for saving my sanity 😂😂

  • @owenmaybe8693
    @owenmaybe8693 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are my hero thank you so much

  • @AOL0321
    @AOL0321 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I just ordered 3 of those MAC Tools RBRT bits in a 6,7, and 8mm size for the removal of my stripped Santa Cruz Tallboy 4 mtn. bike, lower shock linkage axle bolts. Hopefully these work!

    • @hereusethis
      @hereusethis 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How'd they do?

    • @AOL0321
      @AOL0321 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@hereusethis Unfortunately they were useless in this case. We ended up having to use an EZ out and very slowly turn the bit so as not to totally shred the relatively soft 6061 Aluminum. We soaked the bolts in Kroil penetrating oil(highly recommended) and that did the trick, but we had to be very ginger about turning the EZ out. First we tried to use an impact driver on it but we ended up gently turning the EZ out tap with just a Crescent wrench until it cracked and then hit the impact drill/driver.

  • @joetom7595
    @joetom7595 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was trying find a strip Allen removal set .the link don’t work you have another link ? That I can buy a set like that on Amazon thanks 🙏

  • @smackwah
    @smackwah ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!!!

  • @drakunauger3324
    @drakunauger3324 ปีที่แล้ว

    Went with 1st method cause I don't have many tools, it worked.

  • @JamieDLGD78
    @JamieDLGD78 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a stripped oil plug head. Any advice?

  • @chrisss_moore
    @chrisss_moore 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Much appreciated

  • @jeremyruff7961
    @jeremyruff7961 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have used torx bits to bite in similar to these extractors you use in the video.

    • @RedemptionGarage
      @RedemptionGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have used torx sockets too but have screwed myself by destroying one and needing it later but forgot about warranting it out.