How to Use a Screw Extractor | The proper way.

In this video I will explain the technique I use to remove damaged screws using the proper screw extractor tool and a drill bit.

The tools I used for this video:

T-handle by Gearwrench

Bit extractor kit:

GEARWRENCH Tap & Die Set SAE & Metric

GEARWRENCH Tap & Die Set Metric

Metric drill bit set:
Dormer A191413 Jobber Drill Set, 1.5 mm - 6.5 mm

Camera gear I use:
Canon Body

Standard Lens

Macro lens:

[skidco]

I've achieved extraction success with a power drill on lowest speed setting (use shortest possible squeezes on the trigger whilst pressing as hard as possible into the screw), I went up a size on the extractor front. This was a horizontal screw so achieving pressure into the screw was more difficult. Great video, thanks.

[alansmitley]

Been battling this small screw from a cell phone for a few days.. The Aluminum Foil tricked worked instantly...Great Video and thanks for the help

[jadesystem]

Excellent instructional video. Its the best on You Tube regarding worn and stripped screw extraction. Highly technical with expert narration.

[MrSGL]

thanks for making this video. i got the rusted out torx screw i needed i extracted out. i didn't have the fancy t handle i used an adjustable wrench and went slow and it worked!

[NashPotatoesOutdoorShow]

Thanks for the help! I've gotta pull one out tomorrow...

[jamesbarber]

Good video.. I like to live life dangerously so I selected the drill bit size by eye and drilled into the screw head. The extractor was too small so I placed the next size up in my cordless drill, set to reverse and the screw was fully extracted.. this was not a mission critical situation. Just an old wooden batten attached to the wall at the top of a cellar head 😂

[thesaberfluxworkshop]

Thank you so much for this video, you just saved my life!!!! Got the screw out!

[kaseyflemingart]

Thanks! had a bunch of these in my toolbox and had no idea what they were for.

[dpthelight]

Just wanted to know the basic fact to go counter-clockwise.

[NessaNow]

Why do you need to match it to the drill bit? You measure the drill bit and then jump to the extractor. Thanks

[josejardim]

This is such a good video, explains it to a T.

[SamProof]

what do you do if you need to get the bottom half of a broke scren (so no head) out of the wood?

[DixonsWoodshop]

Great video. A lot of good minor details in your commentary. One thing that might help for those who have never done it before… after you get your set of extractors home and opened up, take several minutes to “practice” before making an actual first attempt on one that is important to get extracted. This helped me a lot with trying different setups. 👍

[McPhan]

How many people who don’t know how to use a screw extractor own a caliper and a gear wrench? Know your audience, man.

[anonymouswanderer]

when drilling into the screw head initially; would the correct direction be counterclockwise? and if so would that be a reverse drill bit? i just have an ordinary old dewalt drill bit

[mknoyce]

Seems every extractor available at Big box home stores gets overwhelmingly horrible reviews reporting that they break and don't work. I wonder if they are turning wrong way or using power drill??

[STate-gdks]

I've been using with a drill. See I'm wrong. Thx and had screw stuck to the bit too. Didn't know how to get it off 😂

[lou-ncrc]

But does it work as well for a slotted screw, where there is less to grab on to?

[sleepwalking]

What kinda drill bit do I use. The ones I have won't drill into the screw. They kinda just spin.

[lgoopio]

So you drill counter-clockwise with the drill bit? And also counter clockwise for the screw extractor?