Screw Extractor - 3/8" Reviews

2.7 Rating 7 Reviews

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My From Drums

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“It shattered the first time I used it.”

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Posted 2 years ago

DP From Odenville

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“This is the only option that I found. First the instructions are limited but you have to follow them. Donâ€™t assume that this is a hole saw. You have to use counter-clockwise. Also, I drilled a guide hole in a scrap and clamped over the broken screw. Go slowly. Expect broken teeth on extractor. Buy 2.”

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Posted 2 years ago

AK From Burke

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“Despite following the instructions, the entire thing broke on the first screw. Move on to a different product!”

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Posted 4 years ago

LR From Orange Park

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“Works as designed, but fragile. Did the job, but the back section cracked (piece came off) in the hand tightened drill chuck. I never had this occur in smaller diameter versions.”

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Posted 4 years ago

RO From Myakka City,

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“Had the full set but broke 3 times with different sizes. Finally tried running it with a light battery drill in REVERSE! and easily took out several screws without a problem even though the wood was well aged mahogany on a boat. You can easily get to aggressive with this and break it. Would like it to be a little less brittle or softer steel where it might bend instead of breaking.”

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Posted 4 years ago

CH From San Francisco

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“Conceptually very good idea. I had read the instructions and reviews here about this thing potentially breaking so was extra careful. I didn't screw it in to tight as to crush it ... I didn't drill too fast ... but still think broke off within 5 minutes. If you have very, very soft wood, maybe this will work for you. It breaks very easy though.”

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Posted 4 years ago

“I had a #6 screw that was broken off 3/4 oak and hoped that this would be the ticket to remove it and minimize the finishing process. The screw extractor simply just broke into three pieces within about 14 seconds of drilling. I was still able to remove the screw but so much for a nice tight fit for a 3/8 dowel. I was required to chip away the 1/4 inch of wood that was cut and then use needle nose pliers to unscrew the screw. If I knew it would last 14 seconds at $13.99 ($1 per second) and end up with a loose fitting 3/8 hole I would have just used a 1/2" hole bit (which I already have) and used a 1/2" dowel”

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Posted 6 years ago