How to Use a Screw Extractor | The proper way.

[@skidco1]

I've achieved extraction success with a power drill on lowest speed setting (use shortest possible squeezes on the trigger whilst pressing as hard as possible into the screw), I went up a size on the extractor front. This was a horizontal screw so achieving pressure into the screw was more difficult. Great video, thanks.

[@alansmitley9800]

Been battling this small screw from a cell phone for a few days.. The Aluminum Foil tricked worked instantly...Great Video and thanks for the help

[@jadesystem]

Excellent instructional video. Its the best on You Tube regarding worn and stripped screw extraction. Highly technical with expert narration.

[@NessaNow]

Why do you need to match it to the drill bit? You measure the drill bit and then jump to the extractor. Thanks

[@dp27thelight9]

Just wanted to know the basic fact to go counter-clockwise.

[@King-a-ling]

Me too

[@bobwallett]

Lefty loosey at all times

[@fukingmagnets]

Do you go counter clock wise when drilling the hole first as well?

[@maskedamender]

​@@bobwallett That's not accurate unfortunately, I mean the keywords "at all times" anyways, there is a such thing as reverse threads, and if people think it's lefty loosey "all the time" they'll be unpleasantly surprised!!

[@McPhan69]

How many people who don’t know how to use a screw extractor own a caliper and a gear wrench? Know your audience, man.

[@mknoyce]

Seems every extractor available at Big box home stores gets overwhelmingly horrible reviews reporting that they break and don't work. I wonder if they are turning wrong way or using power drill??

[@diyrabbit]

They’re most likely using a power tool. The key is to go really slow.

[@mknoyce]

@@diyrabbit yep, I did it by hand and worked like a charm..

[@anonymouswanderer7257]

when drilling into the screw head initially; would the correct direction be counterclockwise? and if so would that be a reverse drill bit? i just have an ordinary old dewalt drill bit

[@diyrabbit]

I don’t think it matters.

[@jamesbarber8241]

Good video.. I like to live life dangerously so I selected the drill bit size by eye and drilled into the screw head. The extractor was too small so I placed the next size up in my cordless drill, set to reverse and the screw was fully extracted.. this was not a mission critical situation. Just an old wooden batten attached to the wall at the top of a cellar head 😂

[@SamProof]

what do you do if you need to get the bottom half of a broke scren (so no head) out of the wood?

[@Erikbarbaric]

Use a smaller drill bit and smaller extractor bit that is a little smaller than the shaft of the broken screw

[@anthonyramos3583]

I'll be really mad.

[@patrickforstner8548]

ur SOL 😭😭😭

[@DS-nw4eq]

Do what I did and throw everything out the window

[@FRDETsdfs]

You're screwed.

[@thesaberfluxworkshop7750]

Thank you so much for this video, you just saved my life!!!! Got the screw out!

[@diyrabbit]

You’re welcome! glad it did.

[@MrSGL21]

thanks for making this video. i got the rusted out torx screw i needed i extracted out. i didn't have the fancy t handle i used an adjustable wrench and went slow and it worked!

[@diyrabbit]

Awesome. You can get it out with basic tools as well

[@josejardim9652]

This is such a good video, explains it to a T.

[@NashPotatoesOutdoorShow]

Thanks for the help! I've gotta pull one out tomorrow...

[@DixonsWoodshop]

Great video. A lot of good minor details in your commentary. One thing that might help for those who have never done it before… after you get your set of extractors home and opened up, take several minutes to “practice” before making an actual first attempt on one that is important to get extracted. This helped me a lot with trying different setups. 👍

[@diyrabbit]

Thank you! Practice is essential.

[@kaseyflemingart]

Thanks! had a bunch of these in my toolbox and had no idea what they were for.

[@owaisahmed7952]

What is that wrench you used called ?

[@kbruin79]

It’s a T-handle by Gearwrench.

[@lgoopio]

So you drill counter-clockwise with the drill bit? And also counter clockwise for the screw extractor?

[@diyrabbit]

Only for the screw extractor

[@lou-nc4rc]

But does it work as well for a slotted screw, where there is less to grab on to?

[@diyrabbit]

It should work just as well since you will need to drill the screw head anyways.

[@STate-gd3ks]

I've been using with a drill. See I'm wrong. Thx and had screw stuck to the bit too. Didn't know how to get it off 😂

[@TheSentisorin]

oah so easy with the right tool

[@sleepwalking117]

What kinda drill bit do I use. The ones I have won't drill into the screw. They kinda just spin.

[@dafaggyfagenator]

Need a metal drill bit

[@diyrabbit]

Hi Matthew, you need a HSS ( high speed steel) drill bit.

[@antonestrada8878]

This was helpful.

[@wanderinggeri8477]

Why did u for during the extraction?

[@wengfattchow7306]

This screw extractor remove the broken screw only without damaging the threads

[@Fantazier1]

Anyone have a suggestion for a video that's a little more delicate. I have a screw on a IC board that I do not want to damage or crack. Most videos appear to be for heavy duty material.

[@pine-sol5177]

Currently have a broken screw inside my block

[@curtrod]

@@pine-sol5177 ouch that must hurt

[@lt3880]

you can try using valve compound in the fastener and on the screwdriver to get a better bite. if it has a decent size head you can also try grabbing it with a set of pliers that have aggressive tooth pattern.

[@aze2099]

I would try to solder something on top of the screw. Like another screw, or anything to get a hold on. And then use a screwdriver or pliers to unscrew it.

[@Jahloveipraise]

Do you use the same size screw extractor bit as the actual screw size?

[@diyrabbit]

Yes, each screw size has a corresponding screw extractor.

[@chiltonadriaanse6036]

Where do I find that drill T-handle fitting?

[@diyrabbit]

I got it part of a Kit from Gearwrench. amzn.to/34Qs83I

[@AbsWorkout1]

What is the name of the gear wrench (at 2.51mins)? May I know where I can purchase it? Thanks.

[@ambientsounds1416]

T wrench, t ratchet or tap wrench, tap ratchet - amazon or any tool store

[@diyrabbit]

Sorry for the late reply. You can find it here: amzn.to/34Qs83I

[@Right2Try]

Thanks for this video! I was going to use my power drill to apply the screw extractor, so I am glad I learned from this video not to do that

[@martin19]

Damn. I got to work before I saw that part.

[@Hugh_Manitee]

​@@martin19.....me too.

[@markl642]

What is that horizontal tool called?

[@diyrabbit]

That’s a Ratcheting T-handles by Gearwrench. amzn.to/34Qs83I

[@andrievbastichy8551]

good video

[@rocoop21able]

Where did you get the t handle ratchet

[@diyrabbit]

I got it part of the gearwrench set: www.amazon.com/dp/B000HBDW48/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_glt_i_MHXJM9MSK867JT2AX05E?linkCode=ml1&tag=httpdiyracom-20 Or you can buy it standalone with attachments amzn.to/34Qs83I

[@markreyes390]

my problem is that the screws of Makita impact drill got stripped.. they use soft long screws for the tool..

[@LV-dm6vn]

I Got it out thanks

[@thebogarts6191]

Thank you dudeeeee

[@diyrabbit]

You’re welcome!

[@garvielloken3929]

NOOICE! 😎

[@Hornetpasan]

wow.great

[@willpalmer3683]

Thanks🇬🇧

[@triggerhappy8872]

But that screw snapped half was still in the metal so it didn’t work did it..

[@lostmic]

Grrat video problem is I don't have that srew exstracter set!

[@aze2099]

I'm on my way to buy one right now, far away since it's sunday today. What you don't have in your set or if you're unlucky you will have to make up for with time and money.

[@AJohnsonJr]

I've seen people use these types of screw extractors incorrectly and then blame the product. If you took your time and used your brain instead of being impatient and blaming the tool.

[@cornell833]

So true 👍

[@Shutmydamndoe85]

Lol I’m about to use one hopefully I learn from video 😂

[@Itsnotmeofficer]

You mean it's not the tools fault?

[@freddyarmenta9338]

Using your brain is what makes people fuck up in the first place. . .KZbin and Google someone else's brain to use correctly 💀

[@davidamarquez]

I will attempt to do this myself. It’s been draining for a few weeks now

[@s_a_t_a_s]

I broke my bolt extractor trying to unscrew my stuck screw :'(

[@diyrabbit]

It takes a bit of practice.

[@drpoundsign]

I am trying to DIY and outer tub replacement on an old washing machine. Well...I haven't gotten very far. The brackets outside the control panel have two philips screws. One came off fairly easily. The OTHER one?...FuhGETaboutit! A WD-40 type spray did NOT Good. Even if I can get that screw off, I still have to figure out the agitator head cover, and I'm Sure their will be other snafus down the road. If that DANG tub hadn't rusted, the machine would probably be good to go for another twenty years (it's almost forty years old already.)

[@SightCentralVideos]

Hell of an intro, lol.

[@cliffbythesea2114]

Is it me or did he skipped the part with the dill bit before using the extractor?

[@tuckercobern8954]

He’s using the drill bit at 2:35 then he switches to the extractor

[@Alex-xv8qu]

I gave up I'm going to a shop

[@craigclemmer3979]

Great video. thanks....... Get a better penetrant.

[@andrecollins6633]

Sir we didn't come here for a class. Just simple instructions 😕🤦🏾‍♂️

[@MontyBird45]

FAIL! Did you notice that the screw he removed was broken off, not removed. Half of the screw is still in the hole! I can't believe anyone would publish this.

[@xxxDJG13xxx]

🇱🇧?

[@bradb.4570]

Most obnoxious intro.

[@claudiacurtis8090]

i’m just a girl 😢

[@Splashfun2000]

Where did you get that ratcheting t handle

[@Galactusz007]

Click on…”more”, Corky.