IRWIN Screw Extractor Set, Hex Head, Multi-Spline, 25-Piece (53227)

If you are reading this then you are trying to extract a seized bolt or other fastener. This is what you need to do: 1. Click add to cart 2. Find a good set of cobalt drill bits... add to cart. 3. Checkout. 4. Drill correct size hole in the center of bolt. At least as deep as the extractor tip. 5. insert and tap in appropriate sized extractor. 6. Use socket wrench or breaker bar to turn the extractor and watch magic unfold. 7. High five everyone you see after cursing at that damn bolt for days. I used this to extract a seized rotor set screw from my E46 BMW. No other methods worked, I tried heat, hammering in torx bits, drilling out the head... nothing worked. I wish I could have seen my own smile on my face when the bolt came out. It was truly a spiritual moment in my life. You're still reading this?!? Just buy it already.

These extractors are a life saver. I recently replaced my transfer case and tightened the fill plug to tight to the point that when trying to take it off I completely stripped it out. I originally tried welding a nut to it and then I stripped the nut, then I tried welding a ratchet extension to it and I broke the extension. After blowtorching it for 30 minutes and using a chisel to get the nut and extension off I drilled it out and tried this extractor. I tried 4 sizes first with no luck. After going to Home Depot and buying a bigger drill bit I tried the 11/16th size. I drilled it out, hammered it in, torched the plug for a solid 5 minutes and just like that, it broke lose. (With the help of a 3 foot cheater bar). I thought for sure I was going to have to take it to a machine shop and have them drill it out and rethread it, then disassemble the transfer case to get the shavings out. This set saved me hundreds of dollars.

If I could give zero stars I would. My first review was posted as it broke immediately. I sent them back and for the last two days they have said in an email if i dont remove my review i will not get a refund. You can keep your money!!!!!!! UPDATE - months of harassment!!!! Copied and pasted directly from the email I just received from them. "Hi Can you help me delete the comment first? Because I need to report the deleted data to the boss for registration. I will refund $25 in 24 hours. This is my job, involving my performance appraisal. At the same time, I also want to send a refund to make up for your loss.Please rest assured that I will make up for your loss and be responsible to the end. If you do n’t trust me, you can still add comments. I assure you that I will definitely refund you. Hope you can understand my work. Hope to get your help and reply.Thanks." RIDICULOUS!!!!!!

I read the reviews and saw the all the bad ones... The good reviews swayed me to purchase this set. I have other screw extractors, but none have worked great. This set looked like just what I needed. I had a small ATV head with a broken exhaust stud. The top of the broken stud was a completely smooth break. I used a center punch and made my mark. I used a very small left hand drill bit and drilled the hole to the correct depth. Next I used a 1/8" Left hand bit to enlarge the hole. 1/8" was the drill bit to use for the smallest extractor in the set. When the hole was the correct depth, I inserted the extractor. I gave it a light tap with a small rubber mallet to get it seated. The using a wrench, I slowly turned it in. It went in very nicely and perfectly straight. I felt it get tight once it reached the maximum depth. Then I gave it a little pressure. I don't think the wrench moved much more than a 1/2" and the extractor snapped off completely flush with the top of the broken stud.. Either these extractors are to soft and break way to easily or they are to brittle and break off way to easily. Now I can tell it is hardened steel because I have to drill into the extractor in the middle of the stud now and it is not drilling easily at all. I really got screwed over with this set. Thanks Irwin.. I should have ran when I saw all the bad reviews of the exact same problem. I boxed it up and sent it back... Does anyone actually make a screw extractor set that gets out stuck bolts / screws / studs?

If you are a person that fixes your own cars and home projects, just buy it before you need it. If you are even looking at this you probably need it. I have smaller sets of extractors and needed this for a plumbing pipe break. Couldn't find it locally for anything close to Amazons price. Had to wait 2 days, but this set saved me a lot of aggravation. Irwin quality has not disappointed me yet. My tool boxes are finding more and more Irwin branded tools in them over the years.

This is an excellent product at a great price. If you need an extractor set, you won't find a better value than this one. It looked as though the package may have had a rough time during transit but it was easy to get straightened up. There was one extractor where the machining of the threads seemed very rough but I don't know if that will affect the performance of that extractor or not. The set worked as easily as you could wish. The directions on the back of the size chart are straightforward and clear. The extractors seem to be very solid, if not over-built, which is perfect. This is a great set of extractors and they are made in the USA! The last two photos are post-extraction. The extractor worked perfectly.

Used it to extract a very stuck and stripped crank cover for my bike. It took a bit of trial and error to figure out what size worked best, but it did the job very well once i sorted that out. All the items are high quality and seem like they'll last for generations. They come slightly oiled which is normal for these kinds of products. My only complaint is that they don't stay secure in the case. If you pick up the box and shake it the pieces will fall out of their little homes and get shuffled around.