How To Utilize A Screw Extractor Effectively

Broken or stripped bolts and screws can be irritating to handle. Fortunately, you can use a screw extractor kit to remove damaged bolts and screws. The kit makes it possible to extract broken or stripped screws a lot faster. Here are the major steps for effectively and efficiently using a screw extractor to remove a broken or stripped screw quite easily and fast.

Prepare the screw or bolt

This is the step where you get the bolt or screw ready before the extractor comes into play. The first thing you do is to centre punch the bolt or screw. The next step is to use a drill that’s smaller in diameter to drill a hole in the center of the broken fastener. If possible, you should drill through the bolt or screw completely.

Using the extractor

Using the damaged screw extractor is the next step. Place it at the mouth of the hole you drilled and utilize a tool in turning it. As you already know, extractors feature reverse threads. This makes it to be pulled into the drilled hole to bite the opening as you turn counterclockwise. You should keep turning as it takes hold until the bolt or screw backs out of place. You can use a tap wrench or reverse drill action to turn the extractor depending on which option will be easier for you to control.

Necessary tools

For the sake of safety, you will need some extra tools to protect you. First, you will need safety glasses so metal bits do not enter your eye as you drill into the bolt or screw. Other items you will need include thread-cutting oil, drill bits, centering punch, penetrating oil, and so on.

How to remove a stripped screw is one question you hear being asked once too often. Follow these steps and you can easily, effectively and efficiently do so. Consult experts if you need any further assistance. 

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