How to use a Screw Extractor Set - (Remove broken or stripped screws)

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:

I think this set will be way better than what I have.

[DIYWithAaron]

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.

[elysianfields]

Thanks for the direct, straightforward ‘how to’ guide

[KaliBlaz]

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.

[breadzr]

man this saved me. I have a mini bike that ripped a head of a bolt right out on the exhaust. Didn’t know what to do. Thank you man!

[phionxdavis]

Omg thank you From 5000 hours of standing in the store looking for an employee that will not even know what I'm talking about. I really appreciate it thank you

[bamaphoenix]

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 ✌😎👍

[biocta]

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

[emach]

Thanks a bunch!! I think I used these bits like once 20 years ago but completely forgot how they worked. Had a stripped screw on a $900 power amp circuit board 😣I was horrified getting that drill near it but I only had to drill it a little bit then used a crescent wrench to do the other part and like you had to go to a bigger size. And when I hear that thing break loose! It was glorious! 🤩

[aamershaikh]

Best part was the Sears bankruptcy uppercut 🤣... very simple to follow video. Thank you

[lasubida]

great video. Tried the extractor screws. In the end i managed to remove really tight screws by drilling into the screw in reverse, till it removed it. Perfect

[kawitalkshowtimesilk]

This was truly a nice video bro great job I am working on a bolt that's stuck on the rotor and I just wanted to make sure I was on the same page prior

Thanks again

[willo]

This was exactly the video I needed. Thanks, you helped me fix a major problem.

[josefelix]

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+

[manilakid]

Thank you, DIY straight to the point is always best. Keep up the good work kid.

[michaeldierickx]

Really great tutorial! It worked the first time :)

[daviddorant]

Good video...very short, practical and to the point. I did exactly as instructed and it worked. Thanks 😊

[peterrudy]

YouTube 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 .

[adcbullymusic]

Simple, quick and effective. Worked like a charm, thanks. Broke off the bolt on the coolant sensor. Came out easy. 💪🏾

[maximusmax]

I find it much easier to slot what's left of the broken fastener, and turn it out with a flat blade screwdriver. I've NEVER had any luck with a left-handed drill bit or a screw extractor!

[jamesb]

God I hate these things. I have never gotten them to work, not once.