Best and most complete bolt extractor set

Loren871 · Jul 24, 2016

I'm in the market for a complete bolt/nut extractor set. I have a small 5 piece set of Irwin bolt grips that have worked amazingly when I have a stripped bolt in one of those sizes.Now I'm tryin to find a complete set from about 8-19 that doesn't skip any sizes. Would like a good SAE set aswell. Have searched and just can't find a complete set. I've found that Pittsburgh and Irwin seem to have the biggest sets but they both skip sizes mainly 15 and 18 which I see a lot of in my line of work. So my question is,is there any better brands or more complete sets out there? Thanks

gdocktor3 · Jul 24, 2016

Irwin/Hansen most likely makes them for all the big name brands. Craftsman also makes pretty decent sets that I believe are still USA made. I wouldn't touch Pittsburgh because I've had bad luck with a lot of their stuff when I really needed it to perform. Not wasting my time anymore. I have the small Irwin set that works awesome. You can also look for twist sockets. SK makes some I think.

unslow1 · Jul 24, 2016

If that is the Irwin set I have there is a supplemental set to complete that one.

ttpete · Jul 24, 2016

I have the Snap-On master set. It includes everything up to pipe sizes and has the proper drills and drill bushings. Made by Ridgid, it would probably be cheaper from them.

Dirty Diesels · Jul 24, 2016

Snap on supplies Turbo sockets, rebranded as blue point. I'm sure they do full metric and sae sets! http://turbosocket.com/index.html

LXCam · Jul 24, 2016

I have a Matco SEXS25 kit that pretty darn well equipped. I know it's a rebranded set, and I think it's an Irwin product but not dead certain. I will say it's a top quality set and has saved my *** way more than a few times.

Loren871 · Jul 24, 2016

Def gonna check out the all the truck brands you guys mentioned next week when they stop by.

I really like the craftsman set,they look like their pass through so will work well on nuts that are stripped where a shallow extractor won't work.

I've seen a lot of good reviews on the Pittsburgh ones but hey I hear ya. Have had my share of good and really bad from HF to so I dunno...

Anyone ever tried the grip tites?

Coach James · Jul 24, 2016

Which Irwin sets are you all referring to? I see several sets on their website.

Coach

Mohawk Dave · Jul 24, 2016

I love extractors and use them a lot on stuff I refurb.

But there is a bunch of different types.

Bolt = Screw (Irwin, Cleveland, etc and they have different pitches) vs wedge (rennsteig) vs spline (Ridgid)

Nut = spiral screw (Blue-Point) vs spline

unslow1 · Jul 24, 2016

Coach James said:
Which Irwin sets are you all referring to? I see several sets on their website.

Coach

I was referring to 394001 and 394002.

http://www.lowes.com/pd/IRWIN-BOLT-GRIP-5-Pack-Bolt-Extractor-Set/50146292

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000QW6K8I/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Buckgnarly · Jul 24, 2016

Turbosocket in SK flavor gets yout a warranty at a decent price. I use the **** out of mine and have warranties two with no problems from SK.

xjfish · Jul 25, 2016

I also started out with the small Irwin set... I now use the deep metric Blue Point set (Turbosocket?). Good quality, they will eventually dull so warranty is great for heavy use. I'm sure I paid way too much...

Loren871 · Jul 25, 2016

unslow1 said:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000QW6K8I/?tag=atomicindus08-20

That's the set I have and they work great. Wish I could find that design of extractor but complete set. Found a deep set on eBay but as I mentioned before 15 and 18mm are missing. That's pretty big deal because more then likely those are the ones I'll need as I come across those two a lot of the time.

shockwave · Jul 25, 2016

I have the snap on master set https://store.snapon.com/Combination-Extractor-Sets-48pc-Master-Extractor-Set-P646817.aspx same as Irwin but with warranty except bits thou

The turbo sockets look better for fluted extractors but this set cover a few types

T45 · Jul 25, 2016

Loren871 said:
I'm in the market for a complete bolt/nut extractor set. I have a small 5 piece set of Irwin bolt grips that have worked amazingly when I have a stripped bolt in one of those sizes.Now I'm tryin to find a complete set from about 8-19 that doesn't skip any sizes. Would like a good SAE set aswell. Have searched and just can't find a complete set. I've found that Pittsburgh and Irwin seem to have the biggest sets but they both skip sizes mainly 15 and 18 which I see a lot of in my line of work. So my question is,is there any better brands or more complete sets out there? Thanks

Try looking at cman, they have a decent set from like 8-19 ist 32 or something dollars.

drink · Jul 25, 2016

http://www.irwin.com/tools/screw-bolt-extractors/48pc-master-extraction-set

http://www.tooltopia.com/irwin-hans...d=IRW3101010&gclid=CO7V0Ov8jc4CFQ02gQodQmgJXw

http://www.irwin.com/tools/browse/screw-bolt-extractors/bolt-extractors

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-10-p...p-00952165000P?prdNo=3&blockNo=3&blockType=G3

gdocktor3 · Jul 25, 2016

T45 said:

Note these are "low profile" and not as deep as the Irwin's. These also cannot be used with a 3/8" ratchet like the Irwin's. Not sure if that's ever a bad thing, but I'm just sayin...
I've always used open end wrenches with my Irwin's.

gdocktor3 · Jul 25, 2016

Here's an alternative https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009WRKX4/?tag=atomicindus08-20

LB-1911 · Jul 25, 2016

gdocktor3 said:
Note these are "low profile" and not as deep as the Irwin's. These also cannot be used with a 3/8" ratchet like the Irwin's. Not sure if that's ever a bad thing, but I'm just sayin...
I've always used open end wrenches with my Irwin's.

10 pc. Damaged Bolt/Nut Remover Set Low Profile Bolt-Out
# 00952166000P Model # 52166

Can be used with a combination wrench, adjustable wrench, pliers, vise grips, or socket

Ratchet drive size is 3/8"

3/8” – 9mm (Ext Hex 5/8”)
10 mm (Ext Hex 5/8”)
7/16”–11mm (Ext Hex 11/16”)
12 mm (Ext Hex 3/4”)
13 mm (Ext Hex 3/4”)
14 mm (Ext Hex 13/16”)
15 mm (Ext Hex 7/8”
5/8” – 16mm (Ext Hex 15/16”)
17 mm (Ext Hex 1”)
19 mm (Ext Hex 1-1/16”)

The OEM of several Craftsman offerings is
http://www.ajmanufacturing.com/

From home pg select - Products - then - Twist Socket - Part # 0200C

LB-1911 · Jul 25, 2016

Loren871 said:
I'm in the market for a complete bolt/nut extractor set. I have a small 5 piece set of Irwin bolt grips that have worked amazingly when I have a stripped bolt in one of those sizes.Now I'm tryin to find a complete set from about 8-19 that doesn't skip any sizes. Would like a good SAE set aswell. Have searched and just can't find a complete set. I've found that Pittsburgh and Irwin seem to have the biggest sets but they both skip sizes mainly 15 and 18 which I see a lot of in my line of work. So my question is,is there any better brands or more complete sets out there? Thanks

AJ Manufacturing Co., Inc.

From their Home page select Products from Chose Our Products page select Twist Socket

http://www.ajmanufacturing.com/

:beer:

anndel · Jul 25, 2016

Turbosockets - cheap, and Made in USA
http://turbosocket.com/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0080J99PA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Jarhead0408 · Jul 25, 2016

HB Products on eBay. 1/4" set, 22 pieces for $129.49
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111709962404

HB Products on eBay. 3/8" set. 13 pieces $106.07
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191897377768

Loren871 · Jul 25, 2016

LB-1911 said:
AJ Manufacturing Co., Inc.

From their Home page select Products from Chose Our Products page select Twist Socket

http://www.ajmanufacturing.com/

Nice!! Don't see any prices might have to give um a ring

Loren871 · Jul 25, 2016

Those turbo sockets are nice!! No 18 but they come in deep and shallow.Might just have to find a 18 by itself somewhere.
Lots of good stuff on here guys from brands and sites I had no clue about.Started with few choices now I have to many!!Knew I came to the right place to ask. Thanks guys

gdocktor3 · Jul 25, 2016

LB-1911 said:
10 pc. Damaged Bolt/Nut Remover Set Low Profile Bolt-Out
# 00952166000P Model # 52166

Can be used with a combination wrench, adjustable wrench, pliers, vise grips, or socket

Ratchet drive size is 3/8"[/I]

That description is wrong. They cannot be used with just the 3/8" drive. They are "pass thru" design to fit long fasteners. The description from AJ Man. does not say they fit 3/8" drive either. Some yahoo copy and pasted the description from the regular stud removers.

Also, here's an interesting line from AJ Manufacturing - We currently provide our products to a number of customers including Snap-on Tools, Matco Tools, MAC Tools, Sears, and Wal-Mart as well as a number of WD’s throughout the United States.

Now the question is what do they sell in Walmart that I can buy???

252chvv · Sep 15, 2016

Hello. I need good metric not expensive bolt extractor set, but I can't choice it. What do you recommend?
1. Irwin. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000QW6K8I/?tag=atomicindus08-20
2. Pittsburgh. http://www.harborfreight.com/9-pc-38-in-drive-metric-bolt-extractor-socket-set-67894.html
3. Craftsman. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LU8RTVY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Pittsburgh set has another structure of extractor. Is it also good as Irwin?

gdocktor3 · Sep 15, 2016

I wouldn't even consider HF for something like this. I'd get American made Irwin or Craftsman, but that's just me. I've used my Irwins many times and they work, but more importantly they work the next time, and the time after that, etc, etc. Will the "cheaper" HF extractors hold their shape after first hard use?? Don't care to find out.

Danglerb · Dec 18, 2017

Turbosocket looks like the best, branded on a Truck for wealthy, SK for the common folk, but I would still consider HF at $20 minus coupon for a set instead of a socket.

The trick with all the types and brands is to stop if they aren't working and try something else.

earlthegoat2 · Dec 18, 2017

Left hand drill set and a big hope and prayer.

Snap_cap · Dec 18, 2017

Some good info in this thread.

:beer:

Danglerb · Dec 18, 2017

Drill and twist from the middle is fundamentally inferior to twisting from the outside of the screw head. Torque is distance from the center x force at the point its applied.

Different tools for different situations. If an external remover bites and not slips, its the best shot at removing short of destroying the bolt via progressive drilling or one of those zapper things.

powertrip · Dec 18, 2017

The thing that steered me away from the craftsman is that if you break one you have to return the whole set as sears does not carry singles. Irwin' s can be had in singles from their web site. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Danglerb · Dec 19, 2017

powertrip said:
The thing that steered me away from the craftsman is that if you break one you have to return the whole set as sears does not carry singles. Irwin' s can be had in singles from their web site. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Worse, unless I have it wrong, the Craftsman set isn't lifetime, its one year.

SK easy warranty for me, same for Pittsburgh

I am still hunting for completing one of my Craftsman sets, but more and more I may just buy Irwin/Hanson and be done with it..

four.cycle · Dec 19, 2017

SRSLY?

You expect a warranty on an item like that? :lol:

You're kidding, right?

This one set me back about $30 bucks as I recall. Worth every cent. Fought with that goddam blade bolt for an entire day before I drove over and bought the kit.

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