Any feedback on Snap-On's 10 PC Left Hand Extractor and Bit Set? Part # EXDL10A

[SouthernIllinois]

Any feedback on Snap-On's 10 PC Left Hand Extractor and Bit Set?

Part # EXDL10A

I am just a retired guy fooling with old cars but I do have a Snap On dealer and at $127 it seems like a decent deal. I pay cash so I can probably get it for $10 or maybe even $20 off retail.

 

[cgrutt]

I have that same set but haven't had much luck with it. I broke two extractors inside part I was trying to extract making it nearly impossible to redrill. Also broke a couple drill bits. I'm sure there is nothing wrong with quality or design just nature of the beast so to speak. I was using the smaller sizes when they broke. McMaster has decent replacement bits if you need them.

 

[ericg]

In my opinion, I find that the spiral extractors can put a great deal of pressure on the offending bolt especially as you turn it out. This can make bolt removal more difficult. You are better off with straight extractors that do not exert any more outward pressure as you turn them.

Snap-on Store

shop.snapon.com

 

[W-Cummins]

I have had mine for 20+ years now. I don't use it every day but I have used it many times. They are like EVERY type of extractor tool, effective about maybe 1/2 of the time. As far as I know they are warrenty items and should be replaced if broken. I have replaced I think one over the years, however they are hell on tap wrenches and I have broken probably 4 of them using the extractors.

 

[SouthernIllinois]

In my opinion, I find that the spiral extractors can put a great deal of pressure on the offending bolt especially as you turn it out. This can make bolt removal more difficult. You are better off with straight extractors that do not exert any more outward pressure as you turn them.

Snap-on Store

shop.snapon.com

Thanks for the link

 

[Ohio Andy]

Thanks for the link

The Snap-on set lists as out of stock.... Looks like the Ridgid.

The RIDGID 35585 10 Screw Extractor Set, 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch (6-13mm) Broken Screw Extractor. I paide $125 for mine. I see that Zoro has it for $143, SupplyHouse for $118, and Amazon for $136.50.

My only complaint is that it uses right hand drill bits and I would prefer left hand. I do not care enough that I replaced my right hand bits with left hand bits, but I might eventually do that. And if I replace one, I will replace them all to avoid confusion. My brother-in-law claimed that more often than not just using the left handed bit is enough to get out the fasteners he dealt with.

My guess is that RIDGID makes the Snap-On, but that is just a guess.

 

[SouthernIllinois]

The Snap-on set lists as out of stock.... Looks like the Ridgid.

The RIDGID 35585 10 Screw Extractor Set, 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch (6-13mm) Broken Screw Extractor. I paide $125 for mine. I see that Zoro has it for $143, SupplyHouse for $118, and Amazon for $136.50.

My only complaint is that it uses right hand drill bits and I would prefer left hand. I do not care enough that I replaced my right hand bits with left hand bits, but I might eventually do that. And if I replace one, I will replace them all to avoid confusion. My brother-in-law claimed that more often than not just using the left handed bit is enough to get out the fasteners he dealt with.

My guess is that RIDGID makes the Snap-On, but that is just a guess.

Thanks - The Rigid set says it's made in the US as well, same as the Blue Point set

 

[cgrutt]

Just a note about zoro I recently tried an experiment of sorts. Two times. Add item to your cart but don't check out. They seem to send you a few 10% off coupon codes to entice you to check out. A few days later you'll probably get a 20% off coupon. Probably need to be logged in when you add item to your cart so they have your email. So far two for two in last few weeks. Your luck may vary.

 

[Steve_P]

I wouldn't pay SO money for the old school spiral extractors - so many more modern designs that are superior.

 

[cgrutt]

I also have the ICON spline style set but haven't actually used it yet. Does seem to be a more modern, stronger design but it doesn't go down as small as the snap on set does.

 

[mreisner]

I have had the Ridgid and the Blue Point both over the years and they are the same item. Ridgid made both. Knock offs do exist and the quality of them are sub par. The BP and Rigid are US made.

 

[Chipm]

Look at Irwin 11119.

 

[Ohio Andy]

Look at Irwin 11119.

Have you forgotten that this is garage journal, You want the big set

https://a.co/d/eJYXld2

Not the Small set

https://a.co/d/05lPJt5

Disclaimer, I have the small set (not irwin) that I inherited from my grandfather who died 30 years ago. Never used it, but at least looks the same. Does not look like he used then either.

I noticed that the lest a 1118 straight flute set that looks like spirals to me. I expected to see something more like the Mathew MAY37345

Mayhew Screw/Pipe Extractor Set, 10 Piece MAY37345 | Zoro

https://www.zoro.com/mayhew-screwpipe-extractor-set-10-piece-may37345/i/G3353097/

I do not own a set shaped like that.

 

[terrific]

Have you forgotten that this is garage journal, You want the big set

https://a.co/d/eJYXld2

Not the Small set

https://a.co/d/05lPJt5

Check out the insert in the picture for the big set on Amazon, and notice that the larger sizes of extractors are made for really big bolts. And then maybe get a smaller set.

Edit: I added the pages from the Irwin Hanson catalog which show the model numbers used for different sizes of bolts.

 

[tiredoldironworker]

We really like the Norseman 35484 with both lefthanded bits and straight flute extractors from the big river for 60 bux. They have worked much better than any spiral sets we had before. A word of caution...they will also break off in stuff and then a carbide ball mill in a die grinder is the only escape. We had this problem just this week on a $100K boom truck. Thought it was moving and then SNAP! I don't think a more expensive set would have worked either. The snapped bolt head was basically friction welded from the boom to the cylinder due to the movements involved in normal operation of extending and retracting the boom.

 

[Ohio Andy]

We really like the Norseman 35484 with both lefthanded bits and straight flute extractors from the big river for 60 bux. They have worked much better than any spiral sets we had before. A word of caution...they will also break off in stuff and then a carbide ball mill in a die grinder is the only escape. We had this problem just this week on a $100K boom truck. Thought it was moving and then SNAP! I don't think a more expensive set would have worked either. The snapped bolt head was basically friction welded from the boom to the cylinder due to the movements involved in normal operation of extending and retracting the boom.

I almost bought this (not needed because I own a few different sets) set because...

- I have looked every Norseman product (all drills) I have tried.

- Straight flutes

- left hand drill bits. Why didn't all sets come with left hand drill bits.

 

[larry_g]

Not working on much rusty old stuff I find that the left hand drill bit does most of the extractions by itself.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[Ohio Andy]

Not working on much rusty old stuff I find that the left hand drill bit does most of the extractions by itself.

lg
no neat sig line

My Brother-in-law dealt with a bunch of these and he said the same thing.... More often than not the left hand drill bit took it out. He was was mostly dealing with production line equipment so mostly not in a car undercarriage or farm equipment with a ton of rust.

 

[cherrybomb]

My Brother-in-law dealt with a bunch of these and he said the same thing.... More often than not the left hand drill bit took it out. He was was mostly dealing with production line equipment so mostly not in a car undercarriage or farm equipment with a ton of rust.

I've also have had good luck with left hand drill bits . I've also added a few left handed center drill bits.When your in a tough situation, it's nice to have options

 

[d42jeep]

I hate spiral easy outs. I found this set at an estate sale a couple of weeks ago.
-Don

 

[Ohio Andy]

I hate spiral easy outs. I found this set at an estate sale a couple of weeks ago.
-Don

That's a great set. If I remember correctly, it's made by Ridgid.. My only complaint was that the drill bits are not left-handed...