Favorite NPT extractors?

[stephen4785]

I need to get s a good set of extractors and theres a lot of different designs. What do yall use? I need to get some that can go from 1/8 - 2" npt.
I v used the proto set before and it worked well but I wanted to see some reviews.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003D3O6F6/?tag=atomicindus08-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001VY0DUQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001SXNDYS/?tag=atomicindus08-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002UJNWE/?tag=atomicindus08-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SRG66/?tag=atomicindus08-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027B5GT0/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[firebox40dash5]

Re: Favorite npt extractors?

I've got a set that looks exactly like the Irwins, but branded S-O, at work. They're pretty freaking awesome, they usually grip like a mofo, and I think I've only managed to break one smaller one.

 

[stephen4785]

Re: Favorite npt extractors?

I've got a set that looks exactly like the Irwins, but branded S-O, at work. They're pretty freaking awesome, they usually grip like a mofo, and I think I've only managed to break one smaller one.

I havent had good luck with that style. Iv broken several and stripped out the inside of the pipe with them so they wouldnt hold anything. They work well a lot of times but they seem not to work too well for oilfield stuff.

 

[firebox40dash5]

Re: Favorite npt extractors?

I havent had good luck with that style. Iv broken several and stripped out the inside of the pipe with them so they wouldnt hold anything. They work well a lot of times but they seem not to work too well for oilfield stuff.

You hammer them in first? I find they **** if not. Then again I also use them on fasteners, not tapered pipe fittings, so maybe that explains it.

 

[stephen4785]

Yeah I hammer them in. They work great for the brass fittings I use but not so much on steel pipe. The only major problem I have with them is when they snap. But I guess thats just the nature of the beast when it comes to removing anything broken that doesnt want to come back out.

 

[redwrench60]

I've had good luck on pipe with the Ridgid ones you linked. I use something different on broken bolts /studs. Also internal pipe wrenches work well on broken pipes and fittings.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004T82B/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[BD1]

I removed many with a assortment of ''cape'' chisels. Collapse the thread and twist out. Larger ones are easier, collapse , and use narrow sawzall blade to cut in half.

 

[devoncoolman]

I've had good luck on pipe with the Ridgid ones you linked. I use something different on broken bolts /studs. Also internal pipe wrenches work well on broken pipes and fittings.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004T82B/?tag=atomicindus08-20

X2 on the internal pipe wrench's. use them alot on old and/or broken pipes.

 

[jmm]

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62687

That's a pretty good guide.

 

[fury9]

X2 on the internal pipe wrench's. use them alot on old and/or broken pipes.

I had no idea they made something like this! Learn something new everyday

 

[Fixnair]

Don't waste your money. All you need as a cape chisel. Drive it in between the broken pipe and the thread boss 'till the pipe caves in and then remove it with a pair of needle nose.
Google cape chisel and you will see immediately how it works. One will only cost $15 bucks at the most. Don't cheap out here you want a good one. It will remove almost any broken iron pipe up to 3 or 4 inch.
1/2" pipe on down you can effectively use a square easy out. Those are not very expensive.

 

[PAPERMAKER]

The Rigid pipe extractors are the best I have used, they work great, much better that fluted or straight. I work on a lot of pneumatic air cylinders that can cost thousands of dollars and have used the Rigids without issue.