Removing a wide variety of stubborn fasteners, the OEM Tools Bolt Extractor Set comes with fastener sizes including 5/8, 9/16, ½, 7/16, and 3/8-inch. This set helps to take a difficult task and make it simple. Plus, you won’t be wasting money and time or damaging parts by using the wrong type of tools. Then, place some thread-cutting oil on the bolt or screw for lubrication. Choose a drill bit size that is one size smaller than the bolt or screw before gently drilling between ⅛ and ¼-inch down into the shaft of the screw. Make sure you do not use too much pressure or go off-center. The hole that results should be large enough for the extractor tip to fit into.

Created with high-carbon steel, the Irwin Hanson Bolt Extractor Set is durable and uses reverse spiral flutes to bit down on bolts to get the best gripping power. This set is great when you are trying to break free painted or rusted over bolts or a bolt that has been rounded off. Since there isn’t a universal size, you want to make sure the screw size you are using is compatible with the application. Remember that there is a range of screw sizes that can be used in various applications. Some of these extractors were designed to work with any screw size while others were designed to only work with a specific screw size. So you need to know which type of screw you need to extract before you start. I tried to include all of the important things about the Alden Grabit Pro Extractor in the earlier sections. However, if you are looking for some additional information, I answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the product below. Can the Alden Pro Grabit Be Used with Any Drill? This easy-to-use set is super portable and comes with a tool kit box. This handy carrying case can fit in your bag and is easy to take wherever you go. Pros The Grabit – which you might have seen in an infomercial starting with “If you’ve ever stripped a screw or broken off the head of a bolt, you know how frustrating that can be. Well, not anymore!”– years ago is made in China while the Grabit Pro is made in the US.With each of the four bits, you get different widths that can handle a wide variety of bolt and screw sizes. This set is made with industrial-strength, high-quality steel that was created for use with a variable reversible drill. However, it is also effective when used with a ¼-inch hex screwdriver and can extract several types of fasteners including many tamper-resistant screws, Torx, Hex, Tri-Wing, slotted, and Phillips screws.

It’s also convenient to use since both of the steps – burnishing the damaged screw head and extracting the screw – can be taken care of with a single bit. Using the tool doesn’t require any grinding or center punching.Capable of working on painted over and rusted bolts and screws, this set also works on screws and bolts that have become embedded. The ORIA Extractor Set pairs well with rounded bolts, sheet metals screws, hex bolts, wood screws, lag bolts, machine screws, and Allen bolts. ProGrabit #1 (8401P): The smallest of the four. Works with screw sizes number 4 to 7 as well as 3/16-inch (5 mm) bolts. In fact, even though it’s pricier than many other similar products, it’s still worth getting due to the fact that it’s made in the USA instead of China, and is made of higher quality steel than the alternatives.

And, the Alden Pro Grabit tends to be more expensive than other similar products. However, that’s mainly compensated for with the overall better build quality that can withstand multiple uses. The Grabit Pro system is great. Very easy to work with and great results. While there were a couple times we couldn’t get the screw out, which was more due to user error, the screw extractor worked great. Most importantly it will save you a lot of frustration and aggravation, which you can save up for this year when the cubs let us down again. Equipped with an aggressive left-hand design, you get extra gripping power while the easy-out style spiral flutes are capable of embedding themselves deep into the metal so the grip resistance can increase.

Alden 8440P Grabit® Pro Broken Bolt & Damaged Screw Extractor 4 Piece Kit

The Alden Pro Grabit stripped screw extractor is easy to use. As mentioned in the review above, removing a screw with the tool is a two-step process. Durability and quality are generally determined by the material that is used in the construction of an extraction tool. Typical materials that are strong enough to be used in extraction include carbon or hardened steel and most steel alloys thanks to the toughness of the steel. Also, look for other features like rust and corrosion resistance that are great for extending the life of the extractor. Gripping Power

How many times have you ever tightened a screw, only to realize you went too far and stripped the screw? How many times have you tried to loosen a screw only to find that it was rusty and you stripped it? How many times, ok we will shut up, you get the point. No matter how good you are, there are times you will strip a screw, it is just the way the world is. While some people deal with broken pencils, we deal with stripped screws and bolts. Well let us introduce the Grabit Pro by Alden. The Grabit can save you a lot of time, but most importantly, it saves you a lot of frustration. If you plan to use a screw extractor, it’s important to prepare the stud, bolt, or screw first. You will want to place you will need to place a center punch in the center of the shaft or head before gently tapping on the divot so that the extractor will follow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quality is one of the most important considerations when choosing a screw extractor. It’s important to look for an extractor that is made of steel. Keep in mind that not all screw extractors are made completely of carbon HSS steel, which is a special type of steel that is generally used in a drill bit allowing it to pierce through a heard object and make its way in. Since you may be dealing with damaged heads, you will want an extractor that has an excellent build quality that will be able to drill a hole into the damaged screw. Rust and Painted Screws Unless you work a lot with screws of the same sizes – and even then – I recommend you get the ProGrabit 4-Piece kit to have all bases covered. It will also often be cheaper than if you bought different sized bits individually.