Snap-on Allen Hex/Torx head extractor set ? (hex head screw that might be stripping.)
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gizardlizard
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Cap screw or socket head cap screw?
purplezr2
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Pictures?
I have a had good luck with flutes bolt removers on the external surface of cap screws. Also had good luck pounding a torque into the center of a stripped hex bolt
I have a had good luck with flutes bolt removers on the external surface of cap screws. Also had good luck pounding a torque into the center of a stripped hex bolt
Here's the Snap-on selection:
shop.snapon.com
Looks like they just have extractors for male hex and then extractors for drilled holes unless I am missing something?
If you need something for allen hex, you could possibly use stuff like the Proto/Mac/Facom RBRT bits or Ko-ken bolt twister sockets.
If it's an allen socket head like your photo, you could also potentially use vise grips or a male hex spline extractor on the outside diameter so long as it isn't recessed.
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Looks like they just have extractors for male hex and then extractors for drilled holes unless I am missing something?
If you need something for allen hex, you could possibly use stuff like the Proto/Mac/Facom RBRT bits or Ko-ken bolt twister sockets.
If it's an allen socket head like your photo, you could also potentially use vise grips or a male hex spline extractor on the outside diameter so long as it isn't recessed.
No idea what Snap-on has to offer these days for that, I can't afford SO anymore. I have these made by Engineer for that purpose. Got them from Amz.jp though.
I put together a little kit just for smaller stripped screws removal. The screwdriver handle is tang through made for tapping with hammer if needed for use with those bits above.
I put together a little kit just for smaller stripped screws removal. The screwdriver handle is tang through made for tapping with hammer if needed for use with those bits above.
Rusted Nut
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I have this Lisle set, works really well.
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61980 Stripped Screw Extractor Set, 10pc.
Six Lobed Spiral Bits are Designed to Remove Rounded or Stripped Fasteners with Internal Drive Heads.
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d.mcfarland
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If the mechanic has the right tool for the job why are you asking what they look like? He's doing the job and hopefully replaces the bolt with a new one after it's out.
rockettauto
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I used to grind my own out of hex keys, they ended up almost identical to the powerbuilt.
There was one I kept specifically for some bolt on a humvee because it was always super tight and on the verge of stripping everytime and also had to be short to stick in there then use a wrench on it.
Anyway I'm certain the design works pretty well
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the market is flooded at the moment with options. Often you can use a regular torx bit to remove a stripped hex set screw. Since the world is divided these days, you have team MAC rbrt on one side with the Grip Edge folks (same tools just not from MAC) against the other side which seems to be use anything but Grip Edge/MAC RBRT. KTI offers a dedicated set of hex extractor bits that won't break the bank.
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A good set of multispline extractors is hard to beat.
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A good set of multispline extractors is hard to beat.
garfunkle24
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I think "SockItOut" was the original:
They do Torx ones too. I've had them a long time and for me RBRT is much better.
They do Torx ones too. I've had them a long time and for me RBRT is much better.
AmericanMechanic
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SockItOut look like what McMaster sells for Hex heads.
RBRT look nice, but I wonder if they won't work as easily for hex head because presumably you need to drill a hole of a specific diameter (still possible but you can't just use the stripped head).
I was about to order some Sock It Out extractors and am searching any other comparisons
RBRT:
RBRT look nice, but I wonder if they won't work as easily for hex head because presumably you need to drill a hole of a specific diameter (still possible but you can't just use the stripped head).
I was about to order some Sock It Out extractors and am searching any other comparisons
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AmericanMechanic
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The ridgid spline extractors also look similar to RBRT?
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Wamsutta
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What if it's a male hex that identifies as a female hex?
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jayemm
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I have a set of these (bought on Amazon for about $18) and used the 9mm size on a stripped out, seized, 11mm diameter (thank you GM) brake caliper bolt. The long bolt was rusted on the threads and did not loosen but the bit dug in well enough to cause the bolt to twist. The head would rotate a little then spring back so it hadn't yielded. There was no point going any further with the extractor bit and the bolt got drilled out. I have a set of those shown in post#16 above but like these better because drilling the head wasn't required.
Powerbuilt 240094 8 pc ZEON Metric HEX BIT SOCKET SET
Powerbuilt 240094 8 pc ZEON Metric HEX BIT SOCKET SET
Shiftless
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This set from HF got me out of a jam not too long ago. You have to drill a hole in the stuck fastener and then hammer in one of these extractors. Then put a socket on the extractor tool and twist away. With a socket on it you can put a ratchet or a breaker bar to apply the appropriate amount of torque.
This is one of the failures I encountered early on in my wrenching that drove me to Snap On for all bit sockets. Cheap bit sockets (not saying that’s what happened here) round internal features worse than cheap hex sockets round over nuts and bolt heads. The contact patches are tiny. The difference is, with socket head screws, you are left with nothing to grab when the internal feature strips.
I was using Craftsman then, but Taiwan bluepoint are just as bad in my opinion I suspect they are similar to other Taiwan tools. For bit sockets at least, I think it’s wise to go to Snsp On. Don’t skimp for this reason.
I was using Craftsman then, but Taiwan bluepoint are just as bad in my opinion I suspect they are similar to other Taiwan tools. For bit sockets at least, I think it’s wise to go to Snsp On. Don’t skimp for this reason.
The Mac set is also avaiable via GripEdge (the same guy that does the pretty awesome demo was doing the same demo at SEMA): https://www.gripedgetools.com/products/14pc-g-fors-extractor-set?
It might actually be more than the Mac set, but maybe retailers discount.
I wanted one, but it's so rarely a problem for me that I just bought the Icon set when it was nearly 30% off a while back. I haven't needed to use it yet (thank God), but the vids I've seen and reviews have been very good.
It might actually be more than the Mac set, but maybe retailers discount.
I wanted one, but it's so rarely a problem for me that I just bought the Icon set when it was nearly 30% off a while back. I haven't needed to use it yet (thank God), but the vids I've seen and reviews have been very good.
Dave455
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You have a few options -
1) Try a hex key or bit with a better profile.
I’ve used these Wera “hex plus” and they really do work, especially on heads that are marginal.
The Mac bits shown look excellent, but I’ve never tried them.
2) Use an extractor. I’ve used these Mayhew and they are o.k.
3) If you have a welder to hand, get the cheapest hex bit you can, and simply weld it in.
If 1 and 2 fail you’re going to end up doing this anyway!
1) Try a hex key or bit with a better profile.
I’ve used these Wera “hex plus” and they really do work, especially on heads that are marginal.
The Mac bits shown look excellent, but I’ve never tried them.
2) Use an extractor. I’ve used these Mayhew and they are o.k.
3) If you have a welder to hand, get the cheapest hex bit you can, and simply weld it in.
If 1 and 2 fail you’re going to end up doing this anyway!
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Search for gripedge, that will bring up all kinds of them he has them on sale right now put them in the cart and get a lower price usually. They are the OEM supplier for Mac. I believe they have lifetime warranty also I have a few sets of them and have been extremely happy with them especially on a lot of trying to put my hand in it has some age on it and some rust in the fasteners