Screw extractor

[Dominick]

Ha ha Fred made a blonde joke.    Dominick

[Midway Tommy]

This will be extremely difficult without a drill-press and vice.

   Agreed.

I don't have a drill press or a vise. I use a 3/8" corded drill and clamp the item to something solid. I've used the easy out extractor method at least twenty times and have never had a mishap. All it takes is a steady hand, good sight perception of what is level &/or plumb and a little patience. Granted a reverse drill bit will work but you have to go out and try find one or order one. Every hardware or home improvement store has a 53701.   

[ReelClean]

Drilling holes south of the equator.

Nah, we just stand on our heads and use a RH bit! 

[nelz]

Decided to give this product a try, they sell cheap enough on ebay. How bad could they possibly be right? Well let me tell you, it was the PITS. Total garbage, the quality was atrocious! The bit points were defective -not cut right, soft metal barely able to drill wood, forget any metals. Did I mention there's two #2's? TOTALLY USELESS. Don't waste your money folks.
Well, I gave it a shot. 

[Jimmer]

I have used these in the past (the ones sold at fastenal} with good results in removing stripped stainless steel hinge screws. These already had a well centered pilot hole from the stripped out phillips.
just my .02.  -  Jimmer

[nelz]

I have used these in the past (the ones sold at fastenal} with good results in removing stripped stainless steel hinge screws. These already had a well centered pilot hole from the stripped out phillips. just my .02.  -  Jimmer

Maybe those were better made. Look at the tip on the #0, it's lop-sided. All the bits were dull as well.

I just looked on Fastenal, they don't carry anything like these. And the prices are WAY higher than the $5 I paid. Yep, I got what I paid for (less actually).   

[foakes]

Apprentice carpenter, first week on the job-site -- after talking constantly, asked the journeyman --

"What's the most expensive tool you ever bought, old man?l

Journeyman calmly replied -- "The one that didn't work"...

I have found that I can't spend too much for a good tool -- or too little for a poor tool.

Best, Fred

[PacRat]

Sorry Dominic and Lee...I didn't see your question until today. The left-handed drills are specifically for removing broken screws and bolts. You can almost always get them at an auto part store but you need to be careful with the quality. The design philosophy is that the torque is in reverse so drilling is not going to turn the screw in any tighter and with a bit of luck it will be loosening. Many times the broken screw will just come out while drilling. The heat generated while drilling probably helps also. Typically when I break a bolt it's in a crappy tight spot in an engine bay so I need all the help I can get. This is where you really want quality tools.
-Mike

[Jimmer]

I know I bought them at fastenal - maybe not their brand - used a drill  on the  drill side  and the ez out side in an impact driver.  -   Jimmer

[Wompus Cat]

This quote or a version  thereof has been used on or by many labels like Rolls Royce,Gucci,Snap on and others
and pretty much sums up the story.
And Hello!
QUALITY IS REMEMERED LONG AFTER PRICE IS FORGOTTEN

[foakes]

Welcome aboard, Billy --

And please introduce yourself to everyone on the intro section!

Best, Fred

[Alto Mare]

Decided to give this product a try, they sell cheap enough on ebay. How bad could they possibly be right? Well let me tell you, it was the PITS. Total garbage, the quality was atrocious! The bit points were defective -not cut right, soft metal barely able to drill wood, forget any metals. Did I mention there's two #2's? TOTALLY USELESS. Don't waste your money folks.
Well, I gave it a shot. 

Worked 40+ years as a general contractor, I've never had luck with those and I used a good quality set.
A left-hand bit has helped, but only a couple of times, most times that failed as well.

Sal

[nelz]

Good to know Sal, thanks.

[Rancanfish]

Decided to give this product a try, they sell cheap enough on ebay. How bad could they possibly be right? Well let me tell you, it was the PITS. Total garbage, the quality was atrocious! The bit points were defective -not cut right, soft metal barely able to drill wood, forget any metals. Did I mention there's two #2's? TOTALLY USELESS. Don't waste your money folks.
Well, I gave it a shot. 

Worked 40+ years as a general contractor, I've never had luck with those and I used a good quality set.
A left-hand bit has helped, but only a couple of times, most times that failed as well.

Sal

Not just whistling dixie.  I used to repair lots of brass irrigation valves.  Trying to get corroded SS screws out almost always meant a screw extractor attempt failure, then drill it out.  You can always get the right answer by asking a contractor.

[CapeFish]

Decided to give this product a try, they sell cheap enough on ebay. How bad could they possibly be right? Well let me tell you, it was the PITS. Total garbage, the quality was atrocious! The bit points were defective -not cut right, soft metal barely able to drill wood, forget any metals. Did I mention there's two #2's? TOTALLY USELESS. Don't waste your money folks.
Well, I gave it a shot. 

Thanks for reminding me I need to throw my set in the recycling or maybe turn them into punches?