3 Easy Tricks to Remove Stripped Allen Head Bolts

Going over 3 quick and easy ways to remove a stripped allen head bolt.
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[@RedemptionGarage]

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

[@BenS925]

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.]

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]

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

[@grumpyone5963]

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]

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]

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

[@99gmcsierralm74]

@Adrian B amen brother

[@Toxic_k427]

Lmao im here for my m4

[@josephcreamons6533]

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

[@TheMarky26]

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

[@dylansheldon3623]

lol i’m here for my bmws brakes

[@danl.4743]

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.

[@Kitsune44X]

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.

[@pointedspider]

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

[@phillipl.pierce3940]

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

[@RickRubinesque]

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

[@mrssauce7268]

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.

[@coreysuttles1362]

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

[@RedemptionGarage]

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

[@BrewCityRider]

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]

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

[@growgardening]

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

[@SluSharkND]

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

[@deceptionz187]

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!!! ❤❤❤💯💯💯🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😇😇😇

[@ryantoews3886]

The real question is, why are you yelling?😂

[@TheKellisunshyne]

This deserves way more like muh dude!!!😂

[@wade9588]

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

[@justmyself1000]

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!

[@ChetanDhadankar]

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

[@gwarlow]

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!

[@mrnatnatwarlal1972]

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]

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

[@RaidersNation916]

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

[@ImperialZhouTai]

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]

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!

[@TheXtype21]

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

[@jaywilliams6721]

Awesome tips man and I could definitely use the extractors

[@youngchool]

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 (

[@TMERUNNR]

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

[@allanschramm9501]

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

[@pamcard2184]

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

[@mrspock312]

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

[@RedemptionGarage]

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!

[@ford4kyle]

I think the absolutely best way i get stripped allen bolts out is to use a slightly larger torx but and hammer it into the stripped allen and spin the fastener out... works nearly 100% and i don’t have to purchase anything off the tool truck. Great video love the content you post

[@RedemptionGarage]

That does work but i have screwed myself before by using ome destroying it and then need it lol so i try not to use those anymore. Thanks for watching and for the tip brother

[@talkohavy]

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

[@calvinsm]

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

[@claytoncreative]

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

[@RedemptionGarage]

Glad I could help John! Thanks for watching!

[@coderexe30]

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

[@user-uo8bt3bm8v]

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

[@umbertoecho1]

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!

[@evanabbott2737]

Thanks buddy, I’ve got stripped out Allen wrench screws on the bridge on my Les Paul guitar, and your tips have helped my guitar sound good again😁👍

[@rebeccalawson3663]

Thanks for the tips they really help!

[@georgebonney90]

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

[@RedemptionGarage]

Thanks George!

[@williamaguirre9232]

Option #1 worked. Thanks!

[@bigbee3613]

Great tips man thanks for the video!

[@RickyJr46]

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

[@guitarzarfun]

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

[@tylerreisinger8446]

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

[@cptherebel]

First one worked the charm, thanks dude! 😊

[@nathanr.8556]

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]

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

[@xemericaxx]

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

[@nathanr.8556]

@@xemericaxx 👍🏻

[@chickyman1]

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

[@nathanr.8556]

@@chickyman1 Glad it worked for you!

[@bryantcordova7227]

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 😁👍🏼

[@ThunderbirdRocket]

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

[@user-gq3ye6ef2e]

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

[@RedemptionGarage]

Glad I could help brother and thanks for watching!

[@user-gq3ye6ef2e]

No problem

[@christopherolsen4339]

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

[@binadybudhi9661]

Great! I love this stuff!

[@rayfadich3251]

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

[@Zaltic]

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

[@larrpan]

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

[@uwkcal]

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

[@denoftools]

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

[@RedemptionGarage]

Thanks Red. Those extractors are really handy for sure.

[@dockd4767]

The hammering in an Allen worked! Thanks!!!

[@derrick4411]

My son's crib has hex bolts and one of them got strriped. The vice grips got it off. Thank you!

[@RedemptionGarage]

Awesome glad I could help brother

[@fredsmith3963]

I had no idea those existed. Thank you!

[@kerryfernandez1237]

Hey thanks my guy I needed this info bad

[@g37x5]

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!

[@mariaevansherborn]

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!

[@jeremyruff7961]

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

[@RedemptionGarage]

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

[@DDescalchuk57]

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

[@shakira0597]

Thank you! The second way worked for me

[@fredar9734]

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

[@therc4784]

That is a game changer man. Thank you so much

[@thormusique]

This is a great tip, thanks!

[@shawnmorris7723]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[@maryamyousefi8566]

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

[@Zero8880]

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

[@AtoriKushina]

wtf? lol

[@YonkoTy98]

BRO THIS IS ME RN FUCK

[@mediaxr7255]

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

[@christophermccann1368]

This saved me - thanks brother!

[@rolling_heavy]

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

[@Mr92dakota]

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

[@zamarronelchingon]

1st method worked thank you

[@scottc3165]

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

[@terryandteresa]

Great video, thanks man

[@TheMLightning]

Thanks for the video and help. Just an FYI you filmed in S-Log and didn't apply a LUT to the footage.

[@jdotwall]

Lifesaver , thanks a bunch great video

[@OceanPiper013]

The hammer trick worked for me thanks!

[@DeanCarrot]

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

[@felixf5211]

I liked the hammer trick. Makes a lot of sense. Gotta say, though, the Mac sockets look pretty fierce. I've only heard good things about their performance.

[@tobytollefsen8802]

Great video. Thank you.

[@RedemptionGarage]

Thanks for watching Toby

[@markjching]

your video saved me! Thank you

[@charlieretherford]

You also take the same size Alan bit you used to strip the bolt and stretch a rubber band over it and insert it in the bolt and get it out

[@AOL0321]

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]

How'd they do?

[@AOL0321]

@@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.

[@scootamayne610]

Thanks dude, I bought a yume s10 electric scooter, and been having problems since day one. My deck is pretty much shot to hell my brother was saying that they're stripped so hopefully I can fix the problem

[@davidreames384]

You are the man! Thank you!

[@adrianbueno9059]

Really helped alot man thanks you saved me lol

[@rippingj6017]

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

[@Rick-Williams59]

Cool video dude.

[@RedemptionGarage]

Thanks Ric.

[@earlcousins6635]

Good stuff!

[@cristiansatcau9171]

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

[@huntguy3831]

Those pliers are awesome. I removed a broken exhaust manifold bolt from a semi the other day. Mind you the head was broken off and all I could grab was the part that wasn’t threaded so there was really nothing to get ahold of

[@RedemptionGarage]

They are great pliers. They have worked for me for years and they are the first thing I grab when it comes to pliers.

[@huntguy3831]

Redemption Garage Yes they are awesome pliers!

[@rachierawrz]

It worked! Thankyou for saving my sanity 😂😂

[@shaunfigg]

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 😄

[@nathaneley6486]

Parrotjaw channel locks or left handed drill bits work great too

[@TEJANOAMERICANO]

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

[@daveboyt6810]

EZ outs (stud extractors) work great. I can't believe no one has mentioned them for this.

[@whitelily569]

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