Ratings & Reviews for IRWIN 10-Pack Carbon Steel 4-in Screw Extractor

It works

Used to remove a bolt that the head snapped off of. It worked as it should.No complaints

doesnt work on metal screw

Used on a tub overflow screw. It did absolutely nothing. wouldn't catch on to anything. Yes I drilled the hole deep enough. yes I drilled in reverse at slow and very slow speed. Mayby it works on wood or plaster but not on a overflow screw connected to the plate.

Best screw extractor I’ve used

I’ve used other screw extractors before with limited success. This set of extractors worked beautifully. I had to use one size smaller drill bit and extractor than was recommended. When drilled deep enough, these extractors have plenty of grip.

Worth the money.

Work as it should. Handy to have around. Should have brought a set yrs ago.

Screw extractor kit

Product worked as designed. Bit's strong metal enabled high torque without snapping. Step-up drilling of extractor hole is possible with this kit. Great tool for handyman's tool box.

Stripped screw head

Have tried to use other products in the past with little success. This system worked like a charm.

Not a bad product

I had an issue with a drill bit breaking on me when drilling the hole in a medium sized bolt and had to use another bit from my other tools however the extractor itself worked great and had no problems once it was set in the bolt

Disappointed

I thought I was getting the same Hanson extractor set I use at work almost daily,except not in the nice metal box. Look carefully,the drill bits are not left handed cut. In many instances the drill bit alone will extract the bolt.these will mot because there right hand cut.

Saved My Bacon

Broke off a screw in a motorcycle crankcase. Fortunately the break was fairly clean. I used a punch and made a dimple. Used the smaller drill bit in the kit to start. Switched to the 7/64 bit and hoped I wouldn't get off center. With a little oil (which makes a huge difference) I drilled all the way through the screw. Tapped in the extractor, hit the part with heat until it was smoking and the screw came right out. Without heat, the extractor was twisting not turning. So take your time, use...

It works

I had a brake caliper bolt break off into my brake caliper, because I overtorqued it. So it was in there very tight. I took a hammer and put one of the smaller pieces in there (it already had a hole because its a brake caliper bolt) and used a BFW and got it out no problem. Not sure why other people are having so many issues but I just used an adjustable wrench

Dont buy

I bought these to remove a broken bolt in an engine im working on. Started drilling through the bolt to make the whole big enough etc...when the whole was big enough and deep enough i put the tap in to remove the broken bolt and as soon as i put it in, it broke and now the tap is stuck in the broken bolt. Are you bleeping kidding me? Thanks for making it that much more of a problem

Worked for set screw in faucet handle

Worked great to remove set screw in shower faucet handle.

Great Item.

Never let me down it works Everytime I need it. I work in maintenance in a industrial place and it works fine. I don't know what this people talking about.

Just works

I didn't use the included drill bits so I can't comment on them. However, the extractor itself (when combined with an adjustable tap hand tool to hold it) worked brilliantly. People who are breaking these are either using power tools or way too much force. At least when it comes to brand new bolts that are broken. I can't speak to the old rusted ones as that wasn't my usage.

rounded allen wrench headed bolt

I had a Allen wrench headed bolt on my delta 6 inch jointer that rounded out when I was removing it to change the blades. It was in so tight that I could not removed it even when the bolt was heated with a torch. After purchasing the extractor, I drilled the hole in the bolt with the supplied bit. I inserted the extractor and with little effort the bolt was removed. I am very pleased with the performance of this product and would recommend its use to others

Spiral Screw Extractor

I needed help in getting a screw out of my treadmill. This worked out perfectly and having the correct drill bit was especially helpful. Worked the first time and later on a screw rusted into some garden equipment.