3 Easy Tricks to Remove Stripped Allen Head Bolts

[@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

[@RickRubinesque]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@terran5569]

I have used a Torx drive, pounded in that has worked.

[@plumski86]

T27 on a 4mm just worked for me, thanks! 🤙🏿

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@bryceoslund4837]

Thanks to you for saying this for those who didn't see that

[@growgardening]

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

[@ChetanDhadankar]

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

[@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!!! ❤❤❤💯💯💯🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😇😇😇

[@christopherolsen4339]

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

[@RaidersNation916]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@Keith-o8v]

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!

[@Keith-o8v]

No problem

[@mediaxr7255]

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

[@SluSharkND]

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

[@DavidSkibinski]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@joconnell]

I have the exact same size stripped bolt. It’s too shallow for the rubber trick to work so will try tinfoil now and thanks for the torx number that worked for you, will grab one of those tomorrow!

[@danl.4743]

@@joconnell Good luck. I am curious to know if or how it worked out for you.

[@joconnell]

@@danl.4743 tin foil didn’t work in this case as the hole was too small and the Allen bit too sharp - pushing in to the hole just made a hole through either a rubber glove or bit of tin foil alas. I’ve picked up some Torx bits to go with your hammer approach instead, I just need to figure out a good way to clamp the lot in place while being an apartment dweller with no workshop 😄

[@joconnell]

@@danl.4743 same as you, the #15 Torx did it for me perfectly, thanks again!

[@danl.4743]

@@joconnellFantastic. Great to know I helped someone over the internet. 👍

[@williamaguirre9232]

Option #1 worked. Thanks!

[@TheXtype21]

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

[@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 (

[@talkohavy]

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

[@dockd4767]

The hammering in an Allen worked! Thanks!!!

[@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!

[@wade9588]

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

[@fredar9734]

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

[@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

[@uwkcal]

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

[@Zero8880]

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

[@AtoriKushina]

wtf? lol

[@TyyloRen]

BRO THIS IS ME RN FUCK

[@Zaltic]

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

[@tiffanylouise8705]

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

[@RickyJr46]

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

[@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😁👍

[@claytoncreative]

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

[@RedemptionGarage]

Glad I could help John! Thanks for watching!

[@drakunauger3324]

Went with 1st method cause I don't have many tools, it worked.

[@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

[@Davidsharpe-o1w]

I sprayed the bolt with WD-40 and then took a T-27 bit and attached it to a screw driver with a bit holder end and then hammered the screw driver with the bit into the bolt head until it was really snug. Finally got it out!

[@calvinsm]

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

[@rachierawrz]

It worked! Thankyou for saving my sanity 😂😂

[@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 😁👍🏼

[@guitarzarfun]

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

[@cptherebel]

First one worked the charm, thanks dude! 😊

[@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

[@Stormnorman15]

Thanks! I have some stubborn valve cover bolts I need to loosen

[@whitelily569]

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

[@zeroumashi2947]

another way which probably isn't good but sometimes works is to use a torx bit.

[@TEJANOAMERICANO]

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

[@XGaming1]

I bought a used bmx bike and one of the stem bolts is stripped. Wish me luck, thanks for the advice.

[@oozie2348]

Yoo me too

[@XGaming1]

Aidan GSG my bolt is still stuck.

[@baselkazmuz1936]

Meee to but i got a mtb

[@wizrom3046]

Sometimes a TORX bit can be hammered into the head, they are usually tapered and their shape is a lot like teeth. Also you can use a centre punch on the edge of the head and a hammer, fantastic technique for badly siezed bolts.

[@ThunderbirdRocket]

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

[@Chromedome-ss6mg]

A lot of times you can use a star bit as well. I've done this many times when an Allen had a stripped use a star bit in place of it and usually it'll grip it enough to pull 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

[@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.

[@denoftools]

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

[@RedemptionGarage]

Thanks Red. Those extractors are really handy for sure.

[@thormusique]

This is a great tip, thanks!

[@hafunland894]

That is one hell of a good video!!!

[@OceanPiper013]

The hammer trick worked for me thanks!

[@larrpan]

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

[@therc4784]

That is a game changer man. Thank you so much

[@shakira0597]

Thank you! The second way worked for me

[@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.

[@georgebonney90]

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

[@RedemptionGarage]

Thanks George!

[@ryantoews3886]

The real question is, why are you yelling?😂

[@TheKellisunshyne]

This deserves way more like muh dude!!!😂

[@Nizzo1x]

Nbs😂

[@bobmiller9313]

Turn down your volume

[@DstrayRollinRepair]

😂😂😂😂💀broooooo I was thinking the same..holy shit that’s funny

[@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.

[@shaundf-b9p]

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 😄

[@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

[@michaelbradley5586]

torx bit worked on my etec lower unit oil plug

[@alexanderdare4559]

Where do you get that tool set?

[@JamieDLGD78]

I have a stripped oil plug head. Any advice?

[@kerryfernandez1237]

Hey thanks my guy I needed this info bad

[@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!

[@markjching]

your video saved me! Thank you

[@christophermccann1368]

This saved me - thanks brother!

[@timothycharley2584]

Great Video, another suggestion would be left handed drill set :)

[@corykobelski4215]

If you have a good torx set that works good to.

[@lrac_1]

Know what I need for Father’s Day now

[@terryandteresa]

Great video, thanks man

[@jaywilliams6721]

Awesome tips man and I could definitely use the extractors

[@Mr92dakota]

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

[@B2M54s]

Does this works on a T20 bolt?

[@DeanCarrot]

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

[@PBJAuto]

Would the Marco extraction bolts work at 120 ft lbs?

[@joetom7595]

Was trying find a strip Allen removal set .the link don’t work you have another link ? That I can buy a set like that on Amazon thanks 🙏

[@davidreames384]

You are the man! Thank you!

[@scottc3165]

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

[@illegaltendencies7803]

Good ideas

[@debeeriz]

a car or bicycle innertube works as well if the bolt is not too tight, cut a flat piece, place over the hole and jam the allen key into the hole

[@rajeevvermavlog]

Allen key is use for.......head bolts? (a) hex ,(b) round, (c) both (d)none. Pls reply sir.

[@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin]

Option #4: Weld a nut on it... Not only gives something to get a hold of, but also heats the bolt to break it lose.....

[@RedemptionGarage]

Great tip and definitely a viable option. Thanks for sharing that Ed.

[@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin]

@@RedemptionGarage not a problem 😎 Works pretty good on broken bolts too, but sadly, not always... Had a broken head bolt on an air compressor a while ago, welded nuts to it and kept breaking the bolt off .. after the sith time, the broken end was below the top of the block.... Drill time😥

[@reubenmunoz13]

I use a turpentine laser torch with a flux capacitor tip that super heats the bolt to 2000 degrees it vaporizes the bolt everytime along with the project but hey at least its out

[@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin]

@@reubenmunoz13 hmm... I'm going to have to get one! Sounds like it works great!!😎

[@abmackay]

@@reubenmunoz13 I tried that, it sent the whole shop a month back in time, so I had two shops in the yard. Boy was my wife unhappy! Kept going on about "My petunias! Plus you could trigger a false vacuum decay that destroys the entire time-space continuum!". Chicks, man.

[@rolling_heavy]

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

[@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!

[@pamcard2184]

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