Harbour Freight broken bolt extractors
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n8n
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Their version of an EZ-out? Tapered thing with a sort of left handed screw thread to it, that fits in a tap handle? I've never had much luck with the *real* ones much less HF ones.
I have heard tell that the HF left handed drill bits are actually kind of decent. I bought a set but haven't had to use them yet.
I have heard tell that the HF left handed drill bits are actually kind of decent. I bought a set but haven't had to use them yet.
ttpete
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Doesn't matter who makes them, they ALL ****.
In forums that deal with anything mechanical, the most common thread is "I broke a bolt off, tried to use an easy-out and it broke off, WTF do I do now?"
The answer is don't use one. You're in over your head, knowledgeable people know better than to use one.
In forums that deal with anything mechanical, the most common thread is "I broke a bolt off, tried to use an easy-out and it broke off, WTF do I do now?"
The answer is don't use one. You're in over your head, knowledgeable people know better than to use one.
bpjr
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I have a set of the HF extractors...compared to the old ezouts I used to have they are way too brittle and break way too easy. I never broke an extractor until using the HF ones. I normally use extractors on outboard engines that have a lot of corrosion and are stuck hard. In my opinion the HF extractors are good for paperweights.
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wornoutoldman
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Get a good set of left hand drill bits (not HF but a good set) and an automatic centering punch. Start with the smallest bit and slowly work up in size until the broken bolt spins back out for you. Take your time. Work slowly and carefully. You will get it.
d.mcfarland
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The Irwin ones from Harry Epsteins might be a better buy for not that much more money.
wornoutoldman
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I use the Wilde extractors, they are not expensive, but work good. Drill out to size using a left hand bit. If still not loose, tap the extractor in with some moderately heavy hammer blows and turn very carefully. You can feel them spring if they are about to break.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilde-Tool-...-USA-Premium-Quality-Easy-wCase-/141054996897
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilde-Tool-...-USA-Premium-Quality-Easy-wCase-/141054996897