Best Bolt Extractor? Let's find out! Drill Hog, Bosch, Irwin, Speed out, Ryobi Broken Screw Sets

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  • čas přidán 3. 05. 2020
  • Which bolt and screw extractor set is best? Brands tested: Drill Hog, Bosch, Irwin Hanson, Speed Out Pro, Ryobi, Grabit Pro, Yosco, TIAMAT, Rennsteig, and Cleveland. Each tool tested on damaged exterior screws and grade 5 bolts. Extractors tested for maximum torque load on screws and bolts until failure (broken extractor or broken screw) or loss of grip by the extractor. Extractor durability and wear evaluated under a microscope. No sponsors on the Project Farm channel. It's all about unbiased testing. Hope you find this video helpful.
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  • @ProjectFarm
    @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety +154

    Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):Drill Hog: amzn.to/34lyrtO
    Bosch: Currently not available
    Irwin Hanson: amzn.to/2Qlf5N3
    Speed Out Pro: amzn.to/38qnsBu
    Ryobi: amzn.to/2CNBCPA
    Grabit Pro: amzn.to/2JPT8Ga
    Yosco: amzn.to/3gkLzBE
    TIAMAT: amzn.to/2E6mjlW
    Rennsteig: amzn.to/3giX24V
    Cleveland: amzn.to/31hNLWi

    • @crestedfalcon5260
      @crestedfalcon5260 Před 3 lety +19

      It'd be great to order these by your ranking (to help those purchasing based off your great tests)! Thank you.

    • @chuyrangel6621
      @chuyrangel6621 Před 3 lety

      ²⅔

    • @TeamEmperor
      @TeamEmperor Před 3 lety +1

      There is a new king extractor. The R.B.R.T. Extractor from Mac Tools.

    • @simplybeanjelly
      @simplybeanjelly Před 3 lety +1

      Bummer, I was going to get the Bosch one

    • @simplybeanjelly
      @simplybeanjelly Před 3 lety

      Nevermind, I found it on amazon! www.amazon.com/Bosch-BSPE6D-12Piece-Spiral-Extractor/dp/B07G1M1TQG/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=bosch+screw+extractor+kit&qid=1608009954&sr=8-1

  • @lockpickinglawyer
    @lockpickinglawyer Před 4 lety +2421

    Great test! I’ve worn through dozens of extractors over the years. It’s great to have some empirical data to guide future purchases. Thank you. 👍

    • @toad3222
      @toad3222 Před 4 lety +171

      Pretty cool to see you here, although I can't say I'm surprised

    • @charper9890
      @charper9890 Před 3 lety +52

      Dude... using an extractor is cheating... keep to the picks man

    • @TeamEmperor
      @TeamEmperor Před 3 lety +10

      There is a new king extractor. The R.B.R.T. Extractor from Mac Tools.

    • @notchipotle
      @notchipotle Před 3 lety +86

      here's a custom bolt extractor that bosnian bill and I made

    • @simpleman8883
      @simpleman8883 Před 3 lety +7

      Rihsyan Adam Riansyah 😂 these never get old

  • @LL-fi4rr
    @LL-fi4rr Před 4 lety +130

    The way he says "looks like the plastic case is already broken" as a matter of fact cracked me up 😂

  • @kgdies
    @kgdies Před rokem +130

    "Every 20 Minute Job Is Only One Broken Bolt Away From Becoming A Two Day Ordeal"

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před rokem +11

      Great point!

    • @jennw6809
      @jennw6809 Před rokem +5

      Literally me today!

    • @crocodile1313
      @crocodile1313 Před rokem +2

      @@jennw6809 Same!

    • @jennw6809
      @jennw6809 Před rokem +1

      @@crocodile1313 I had to hire a locksmith, wish I'd just done that to begin with!!! Why don't I have a crystal ball??? Hope your 2 day ordeal turns out ok.

    • @chef423
      @chef423 Před rokem +3

      @@jennw6809 Me too, just a bit ago. Oil pan bolt!

  • @NLindellDC
    @NLindellDC Před 3 lety +7

    I just wanted to say thank you. I've seen a ton of your videos that have been helpful but this time I have 2 particularly difficult bolts to get out that I have stripped despite my best efforts not to. They are 5mm bolts (almost screws really) so I went with the Grabit Pro. I've never owned an exctractor set before and have always wanted one. Most helpful!!! Thanks again for the taking the time!

  • @jaywilbur515
    @jaywilbur515 Před 4 lety +378

    Its soo dififcult to find an unbias objective review that has no ties to sponsorship and not lined with company pockets. It either works or it doesnt :) you are a thoroughbred scientist sir! Kudos

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 4 lety +16

      Thanks so much!

    • @MODattack
      @MODattack Před 4 lety +6

      Great I needed this about two weeks ago when I snapped my hardened steel exhaust stud 😂

    • @donpizzo8963
      @donpizzo8963 Před 4 lety +9

      @@ProjectFarm Will WD-40 cure Covid-19? Let's find out.

    • @friedmule5403
      @friedmule5403 Před 4 lety +4

      @@donpizzo8963 It surely will, after drinking it, you will with guarantee not suffer from COVID-19 anymore, but a bullet, jumping in front a train and eating a hand grenade, will have the same effect! :-)

    • @GodWeenSatan
      @GodWeenSatan Před 3 lety +1

      Like what consumer reports used to be, now they are unreliable

  • @o0Avalon0o
    @o0Avalon0o Před 4 lety +96

    I'm so glad to see such a critical, hard-working & honest channel be celebrated.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 4 lety +5

      Thank you very much!

    • @evicdes728
      @evicdes728 Před 4 lety

      Could you do fiber fix repair wrap versus flex tape fiber fix repair wrap claims to be 100 times better than duck tape

    • @VAILEAN
      @VAILEAN Před 4 lety +2

      @@ProjectFarm you need to redo the test on extractors. As a maintenance man I would never have a broken bolt that would have a load on it. And if it did have a load on it. Say like rust I would soak it in a penetrating oil first before extraction. I do think the drilling part is a good test for the drill bits for the extractors but most of the time the extractors will never meet there max torque rating like your test indicates. I would think a test for a the extractors could be done daily if you drilled a and taped holes in a pice of 3/4 inch steel and submerged it in water so it rust the stap the heads of said bolts off and see how well it extracts the bolts out then. No external forces contaminating the experiment just the rusty broken boldt in the steel vs the exstractor. I would love to see that vidio. This was a great vidio in its self for showing how the perform under a load and what torque used before failure.

    • @George-nx5lo
      @George-nx5lo Před 4 lety

      VAILEAN stfu

  • @jhfjhfkf
    @jhfjhfkf Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you!!! No matter what I look for you, you always have a video on it. Even when searching extractors your video popped up. This has to be the best channel yet, completely untarnished by not accepting endorsements, one of a kind channel that is surely of the gold standard.

  • @jimschaefer7827
    @jimschaefer7827 Před 3 lety +5

    Always enjoy your tests! Very informative! I also appreciate that your presentations have improved over some of the first ones. You seem more relaxed and less camera conscious! Looking forward to your continued tests.

  • @damxgopak457
    @damxgopak457 Před 4 lety +27

    Been wrenching for 40 years and don't remember ever having those work at all.nice test thanks.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you!

    • @wheatdevon
      @wheatdevon Před 4 lety

      @@ProjectFarm reverse pitch drill bits.

    • @Inviting1word
      @Inviting1word Před 4 lety

      It's because you needed it to work. That's when they don't is what i'm learning.

  • @jalawialotaibi6639
    @jalawialotaibi6639 Před 4 lety +106

    you can’t imagine how much I rely on your channel before I do a purchase, thank you for all of this

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 4 lety +17

      Thank you very much!

    • @rustyshacklefordspocketsqu8162
      @rustyshacklefordspocketsqu8162 Před 4 lety

      he switched me from lepage 5min epoxy to jb weld. lepage is good but jb weld is incredible.

    • @ThatGuy-ix6uq
      @ThatGuy-ix6uq Před 4 lety

      I've used the short style irwin. Including the left handed drills is a plus but they haven't failed me yet

    • @ldfelix
      @ldfelix Před 4 lety

      legit. my whole office does!

    • @AbeVanDyke
      @AbeVanDyke Před 4 lety

      Amen 100% agreed. I basically look to make sure what to buy when look at anything I need these days because he’s completely unbiased and uses science for proof.

  • @narekpapukyan5455
    @narekpapukyan5455 Před rokem +51

    Hi Project Farm, your channel has been an absolute GODSEND for myself working with tools as a hobbyist. I have always followed the philosophy of "the right tool for the right job", and it's amazing to see your tests giving each product an equal opportunity to perform with standardized testing.
    Although I have always paid top dollar for tools to avoid doing the job twice, what amazes me is the pleasant surprise of more affordable products sometimes beating the more expensive ones from your tests!
    Thank you again and please continue these videos, they are an absolute necessity for anyone working with them! Much love!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před rokem +7

      Thanks, will do! Thanks for sharing.

    • @FoxSquad32
      @FoxSquad32 Před rokem +1

      I love watching his channel too because I learn new things. My lawnmower’s pull cord broke and I was like shit I need to finish the lawn. Thank you @@ProjectFarm for showing me how to start my mower with an impact haha

  • @alanj7306
    @alanj7306 Před 2 lety +85

    I’m always impressed with Irwin when you test them. For the money, they really do a pretty good job and are good quality. I have a few things of theirs that I’ve collected over the years. I say collected because I still have them and they still work. Another great video 👍

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety +8

      Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

    • @DapimpBDSD
      @DapimpBDSD Před rokem +1

      Irwin is a but of a undervalued brand. There stuff may not be the best, but in my experience, they get the job done at a decent price

    • @mococaboy17
      @mococaboy17 Před 11 měsíci +1

      bullshit i had two of them snap off now im f $$&

    • @alexandergrahamcracker5581
      @alexandergrahamcracker5581 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@mococaboy17 mine work great. No problems yet. Bummer for you man, but it's not BS. They work great.

    • @bajajoepoker
      @bajajoepoker Před 4 měsíci

      this made me LLOL (first L is literally) Hope u got your projects done @mococaboy17 !

  • @dyrskyz1
    @dyrskyz1 Před 4 lety +263

    The best channel ever

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 4 lety +23

      Thank you very much!

    • @leonelleguizamon5637
      @leonelleguizamon5637 Před 4 lety +1

      indeed

    • @-joo3033
      @-joo3033 Před 4 lety +7

      Yes, one of the few channels that actually tell you very usefull stuf

    • @2StrokeSmoke544
      @2StrokeSmoke544 Před 4 lety +2

      I tell everyone about this guy when they mention an item in one of his videos ive seen

    • @Jim_woods
      @Jim_woods Před 4 lety

      @@2StrokeSmoke544 same

  • @bigpicturethinking5620
    @bigpicturethinking5620 Před 4 lety +330

    I like how you just decided one day you would give Underwriters Laboratory a run for its money. And then you followed through with it. Come up with a PF seal of approval.

    • @WorkNHard
      @WorkNHard Před 4 lety +11

      Seriously a great idea...🤔

    • @dreded7961
      @dreded7961 Před 4 lety +14

      this is actually a fantastic idea, I would definately buy products with PF approvals on them over anything else

    • @davidck1
      @davidck1 Před 4 lety +1

      PF you. doesn't sound as good as you thought...

    • @tylerchaney1533
      @tylerchaney1533 Před 4 lety +7

      I like that idea! Im already buying goodies based on his testing👍

    • @jamessoto3434
      @jamessoto3434 Před 4 lety +4

      Loved the video and information... I have a broken off bolt on the exhaust side of my vehicle resulting in a huge exhaust leak... I found the UNBIASED, UNSPONSORED opinion on project farm... I've suscribed, and project farm is my ONLY source for true product comparisons. PROJECT FARM, DON'T LET CORPORATE AMERICA BUY YOU OUT!!!

  • @lm-usmc
    @lm-usmc Před 2 lety +2

    This test saved me alot of grief and I'm sure money. 4 screws were damaged on my rifle receiver, and could not be removed. I bought the Grabit Pro set, and made quick work of the screws. Saved me possibly taking it to a gunsmith or machinist. Thank you!

  • @meme-kd2km
    @meme-kd2km Před 3 lety +1

    Perfect review. Straight to the point, great tests and just enough info. I really despise the reviewers that go on and on and on just to hear themselves talk. Great job Todd.

  • @bloodruststaples
    @bloodruststaples Před 4 lety +464

    Your comparison videos are the best on CZcams. Literally no room for bias, as equal and thorough as possible, and clearly a lot of effort put into your test videos, lots of info without excessive dialogue. Bravo, friend, quality stuff!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 4 lety +32

      Appreciate that!

    • @galenmarek8287
      @galenmarek8287 Před 3 lety +6

      Yes sir!! I’ve bought many products after watching his reviews. They are second to none on the tube.

    • @crazyaboutbarton7698
      @crazyaboutbarton7698 Před 3 lety +3

      Can't have anything nice from china anymore

    • @patmancrowley8509
      @patmancrowley8509 Před 2 lety

      @@crazyaboutbarton7698 Slave labor has its SERIOUS drawbacks. SLAVERY is the BIGGEST drawback!

    • @garymb609
      @garymb609 Před 2 lety

      @@crazyaboutbarton7698 Most if the reviews he does show the big companies being made in China even though they say they are made in America

  • @dennisnashville7114
    @dennisnashville7114 Před 4 lety +48

    I’m addicted to this channel. I watch every one. You never know when you’ll need to buy a gadget, and it’s nice to know which one to buy. Better than ‘Consumer Retorts’. 🤪

  • @y0uRF4t3
    @y0uRF4t3 Před 3 lety +1

    Bought a set of 2 grabit pro extractors, removed a stuck bolt, worked perfectly, they still look like new. Thank you for this test!

  • @wsmaga
    @wsmaga Před 2 lety

    Awesome review thanks. I never believed in these screw extractors but today my friend used his at work and now I’m a believer. He has the Irwin set and it surprised me at how easy it worked. I’m def buying the Irwin kit.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 2 lety +1

      You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

  • @justinbeamon6624
    @justinbeamon6624 Před 4 lety +187

    "The plastic case is already broken" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @brendancarlson1678
      @brendancarlson1678 Před 4 lety +4

      And that other set had the company logo sticker on crooked. Wtf?

    • @cove81
      @cove81 Před 4 lety +3

      I own that set.... It's sh*t.

  • @crabmannyjoe2
    @crabmannyjoe2 Před 4 lety +118

    One thing about these kinds of extractors, when they thread into a bolt, they can force the bolt to expand and make it a much tighter fit in the threads and make it harder to extract.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 4 lety +29

      Yes, great point!

    • @CrazyTony65
      @CrazyTony65 Před 4 lety +7

      It's why the longer spiral ones work best, the helix is to steep to generate a lot of threading/expanding force. The secret to getting good performance from them is to get the hammered to depth right, that's the tricky part.

    • @ryanmickelwait1521
      @ryanmickelwait1521 Před 4 lety +20

      Yeah that's why left handed drill bits are the best solution

    • @perjernstrom5178
      @perjernstrom5178 Před 4 lety +10

      I use "LEGO-axle" style extractors because they do not expand the damaged bolt. Not sure what brand it is but they are straight pieces that have some sharp edges on them, and separate "nuts" that slide on the axle to wrench on. Also drills in the set. A poor man's version is to use torx bits! However, they usually split, and you have an even bigger problem.

    • @ganador13
      @ganador13 Před 4 lety +17

      I always hit the bolt first with PB blaster the day before, then cook it with a propane torch before extracting.
      Rust and ancient bolts can be stubborn.

  • @robertdistelcamp3855
    @robertdistelcamp3855 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much for posting this. I literally just burned through the Ryobi set and was afraid I was doing something incorrectly.

  • @benjyking500
    @benjyking500 Před 4 lety +298

    "The screw appears to be made of a harder material than the extractor" 😂😂😂

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 4 lety +20

      Thanks for the feedback.

    • @EagleEye8208
      @EagleEye8208 Před 4 lety +22

      Often a big part of the problem. It'd be fine if the extractor cost as much as the screw.

    • @notajp
      @notajp Před 4 lety +5

      It’s a Ryobi. What else could you expect?

    •  Před 4 lety +18

      @@notajp
      I'd expect better as their power tools seem pretty good.

    • @AlexVD1996
      @AlexVD1996 Před 4 lety +11

      @ i only use ryobi power tools and I love them.

  • @ElJoeRN
    @ElJoeRN Před 4 lety +226

    Me looking at products in store: *This one has UL seal of approval. I guess it should be good? Oh wait, this one over here has a PF seal of approval, I'm taking this one*

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 4 lety +31

      Awesome! Thank you for the positive comment!

    • @kiethkline7168
      @kiethkline7168 Před 4 lety +13

      Agreed! I've changed up alot of the stuff I buy based on his tests

    • @tebibyte2357
      @tebibyte2357 Před 4 lety

      I bought the Ryobi l but i guess best for value was Cleveland..? the bolt split destroying results

    • @omegarugal9283
      @omegarugal9283 Před 4 lety +7

      the PF seal of aproval must be a real thing

    • @HopefulPessimist
      @HopefulPessimist Před 4 lety

      @@ProjectFarm okay here's your next project. It's actually two fold. You know what I might just make a video and then send you the link.

  • @rterry2752
    @rterry2752 Před 2 lety

    I don't even need the information you post but find it so dang educational and you are so thorough.

  • @blackrat1228
    @blackrat1228 Před 2 lety +18

    Been using the grabit pro pretty often on the job and wanted to see how it did in your tests. Your experience mirrors my own, surprisingly effective for such a compact kit.

  • @DeShakeel
    @DeShakeel Před 4 lety +39

    The amount of bolts I have broken, stripped or got rusted inside....and the amount I spent on extractors. This is a great video to highlight what I should buy next time.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 4 lety +4

      Thank you!

    • @dthorpe4855
      @dthorpe4855 Před 4 lety +3

      After 55 years as a mechanic I've had my share of broken bolts, studs and screws and I found the the extractors that I purchased from Snap-On tools worked the best.

    • @1pcfred
      @1pcfred Před 4 lety +1

      Buy some discretion and patience if you can find any for sale.

    • @johngoffinett7808
      @johngoffinett7808 Před 4 lety

      @@dthorpe4855 and if it broke, Snap-on replaced it right?

    • @importdoc7
      @importdoc7 Před 4 lety

      Paul Frederick it comes to those who wait

  • @hugolafhugolaf
    @hugolafhugolaf Před 4 lety +429

    I'm always amazed at the lengths/ingeniosity Todd goes to establish a baseline and a neutral way of measuring performance.
    His methods and contraptions come off as as scientific as it gets.
    I do miss the flame-spitting Farmabaggo though.

  • @luke9822
    @luke9822 Před 2 lety

    Perfect video. Super concise and straight to the point. Exactly what I was looking for and failing to find.

  • @scotto9683
    @scotto9683 Před rokem +17

    PF is basically my go-to for tool reviews and such. This video is just one of many that I have used to make informed decisions on purchases. Thanks for your work and I constantly recommend your channel to my friends and colleagues.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před rokem

      You are welcome! Thanks for sharing the channel!

    • @ForrestOutman
      @ForrestOutman Před rokem

      Agreed I wish I found this channel years ago and saved myself from buying comparatively rubbish tools. Though I can say that this channel has made my large collection of Milwaukee tools seem like solid choices. Thank you so much for this valuable content. Told aren't cheap and the time they can save or the frustration caused by breakage or or performance isn't worth it.... These unbiased reviews with solid test parameters are fantastic

  • @BGTech1
    @BGTech1 Před 4 lety +113

    1:42 [insert slight scratches at a level 6 and deeper grooves at level 7 joke here]

  • @wujatt36
    @wujatt36 Před 3 lety +467

    Do a video on the best curse word to use after breaking an extractor in a bolt hole.

  • @joesbarbecue1
    @joesbarbecue1 Před 3 lety +1

    Keep up the great work!
    This is by far the best channel of its kind!
    Thank you.

  • @shoresy6927
    @shoresy6927 Před 3 lety

    I love this guy. Literally don't need this information but I cant help but watch. Ended up watching for two hours last night. I now know things I never asked about haha. Great stuff. Very informative.

  • @rhino3292
    @rhino3292 Před 4 lety +29

    Your videos are probably the most valuable videos on CZcams! The amount of people who need these products and the depend on them is staggering. It's a shame most products don't do as advertised. I personally appreciate your time, effort, and dedication. Thank you!

  • @amigojones5962
    @amigojones5962 Před 4 lety +37

    Nothing to recommend or say, just leaving a comment to help a great channel with the algorithm.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 4 lety +4

      Thanks for that! Thanks for watching!

  • @anthonyrallo2764
    @anthonyrallo2764 Před 2 lety

    Talk about detailed. These reviews are beyond professional. Thanks for taking the time to do such incredible work. We're partial to the Grabit Pro!

  • @VolksKrieger8907
    @VolksKrieger8907 Před 13 dny

    Was shopping around for an extractor set and realized that I need to start at your channel first - Went through a pretty serious tool buying phase this year and bought tools only after watching your analysis - You’re an awesome content creator and test engineer - Keep it up brother!

  • @DresdonAcacinTheOriginal
    @DresdonAcacinTheOriginal Před 4 lety +118

    When the extractor breaks off in the bolt: "Oh look, it's time to start drinking" nah, weld a nut on with some really high amp mig, get it to spray arc. The intense heat is what is going to break that seized fastener loose.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 4 lety +12

      Thanks for sharing.

    • @donaldpowers3314
      @donaldpowers3314 Před 4 lety +5

      Yep I've seen this many times the last 20 plus years.

    • @scott2100
      @scott2100 Před 4 lety +6

      I've snapped an extractor in a bolt in a freshly removed cylinder head, it scared me more than anything else in my life. The machine shop I went to did exactly what you said

    • @SgtSabotage
      @SgtSabotage Před 4 lety +3

      I've done this myself many times. Works great in those hard to reach automotive applications.

    • @BuzzinVideography
      @BuzzinVideography Před 4 lety +3

      Yep. Been there! .065 self shielding, 155 amps 21ipm or so. Just touch it. Lol.

  • @o0Avalon0o
    @o0Avalon0o Před 4 lety +17

    I try to live humbly & be responsible with where I place my money & time. This channel is the best; always adapting, improving & searching for the best value.

  • @seniorprogrammer7585
    @seniorprogrammer7585 Před rokem

    The way you reviewed each product to help customers to buy the best product is priceless, keep it up, God Bless you......

  • @beasyphone
    @beasyphone Před rokem +3

    I just happen to search this one as I own the larger Irwin set and unfortunately use it more than I'd like! Including recently a turbo flange bolt on a brand new mp8 MACK- OOPS. Irwin did not succeed but I still love the set. My bigger reason stopping in is I'm currently visiting my 80 yr old father working on his 58 chevy resto and was using some amazon brand he had that was garbage but we also brought you up about 100 tines while working. I'm a heavy diesel mechanic and my father is an ivy league engineer ; we both LOVE your videos, format, general posture towards these "competitions " and well have nothing but best regards for you in the future. Keep up the awesome content! 2 loyal fans

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před rokem +2

      Thanks, will do! Thanks for sharing.

  • @Nigelv
    @Nigelv Před 4 lety +280

    Your technique is a little different than mine. I usually throw something then assuming the fetal position and start crying until someone else fixes the problem. But hey I guess you could do it your way if you want.

    • @steve7119
      @steve7119 Před 4 lety +14

      Im crying of laughter. I was changing cabinet hinges a month ago, and this was literally me I threw something and got pissed off and sad. Then my uncle came over with the speed pro and got the screw out.

    • @catalindeluxus8545
      @catalindeluxus8545 Před 3 lety +1

      This resonates with me way too much! 😅

    • @abrahamdzyadyk655
      @abrahamdzyadyk655 Před 3 lety

      I died laughing

    • @Absoill
      @Absoill Před 3 lety +4

      I allways weld a nut onto it, and use a regular wrench

  • @HellhoundXIV
    @HellhoundXIV Před 4 lety +131

    - Me: I need to sleep, I seriously need to sleep.
    - CZcams: Yo, wanna watch which screw remover is the best!?

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 4 lety +17

      Thanks for watching.

    • @trufix72
      @trufix72 Před 4 lety +1

      go back to your sewing shows then. Project Farm is doing a great job on testing. Helps me make a better decision on buying something

    • @ElHolyBoy
      @ElHolyBoy Před 4 lety +5

      @@trufix72 who are you yelling at?

    • @Kalvinjj
      @Kalvinjj Před 4 lety +7

      @@ElHolyBoy someone forgot that being edgy on the internet towards others stopped being cool like 10 years ago

    • @ElHolyBoy
      @ElHolyBoy Před 4 lety +2

      @@Kalvinjj Right?! It's a meme... HellhoundX was just being silly. I don't know why it has to get yelled at. Take care, Kal.

  • @ingaderas
    @ingaderas Před 3 lety +2

    I've had the $11. Irwin kit for a few years. Only the smallest extractor broke on me. This kit has saved me tons of $ and time. I will buy again.

  • @michaelmay5453
    @michaelmay5453 Před 3 lety +2

    This also matches my experience, the Bosh blue is really good on bigger bolts but on smaller bolts it's hit or miss with most brands. Don't really use it with smaller screws or wood screws so I can't offer anything on that.
    As always, really, really well done, you're the man.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety

      Thanks so much! Thanks for the feedback

  • @leifhietala8074
    @leifhietala8074 Před 4 lety +73

    Here's a trick I figured out once when I was stuck with a stripped screw head: drill it a bit with whatever you've got, then tap in the point of a concrete nail or hardened cut nail. Even the point of a Tapcon screw might work. Keep tapping it in while applying torque to remove. The hardened steel will bite into the head of the fastener, and tapping keeps the edges embedded in the material so it doesn't strip it out. It takes a little finesse but it's worked for me on many occasions, enough that I don't replay my easy-outs anymore.

    • @Kalvinjj
      @Kalvinjj Před 4 lety +9

      Makes sense, literally makes a matching screw and screwdriver in the process, if I get it correctly.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 4 lety +13

      Thanks for the feedback.

    • @BuzzinVideography
      @BuzzinVideography Před 4 lety +1

      Wow. Never thought of that. THANK YOU

    • @joshhayl7459
      @joshhayl7459 Před 4 lety +1

      🔵 I've used the cut-nail trick for many years now and it usually works better than most extractor-"Systems", I just cut the cut-nail to the size I want for whatever screw/bolt I'm trying to back-out and gently grind the end flat, (being careful not to change the temper of it during grinding).
      Those cut-nails are made out of some damn tough stuff!!....
      I made an adjustable sight ramp for my rifle out of one and over the years have used them for making quite a few other odd things, they're great for making shaft keys out of!..... I've always wondered what the 'specs' were on a cut-nail.

  • @williswhatchutalkinbout4367

    “Annnnnd the case already broke” 😂😂

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 4 lety +5

      lol.

    • @fm00078
      @fm00078 Před 4 lety +1

      That case sure looks pret... sure looked pretty.

    • @Kalvinjj
      @Kalvinjj Před 4 lety +1

      Off to a good start eh?

  • @alex-xo7tz
    @alex-xo7tz Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks for this video. I bought a set of the Irwin extractors today and was able to remove a broken bolt from the crankshaft of my lawn tractor.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 9 měsíci

      You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

  • @EdKrisiak
    @EdKrisiak Před rokem +3

    Whenever I need to buy a tool. I check Project Farm. Always has great content.

  • @charlesluke2655
    @charlesluke2655 Před rokem

    Thank you for the thorough review of these bolt extractors. I purchased the Irwin based on your review.

  • @joshuadrakard2981
    @joshuadrakard2981 Před 4 lety +18

    I only knew these as EazyOuts and we use them in aircraft screens that get stripped or when the heads of bolts snap off.
    It's good to see multiple brands tested and I'm certainly coming back to these videos when I need to build my toolbox up again

  • @gertvanpeet3120
    @gertvanpeet3120 Před 3 lety +9

    Another set: left turn extractor and drill combines, set of 3, for 4 euro's... And IT worked every time! Greetings from the Netherlands!

  • @hughclark4220
    @hughclark4220 Před 3 lety

    Many years ago , I used a Rothenberger kit , it was quite expensive but the best I have seen . Keep up the great reviews . Thanks .

  • @pxjydz303
    @pxjydz303 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic review, like always. I've never heard of the Cleveland brand extractors. I was happy seeing the tools performance even considering the premium price. I'm going to do a bit of research but if these are made in my backyard I'll be picking up a set soon.

  • @marcodallac
    @marcodallac Před 4 lety +64

    Me: has always watched CZcams for music and videogames
    CZcams: *what about some good old Bolt extractor*

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 4 lety +8

      Thank you very much!

    • @gergc4871
      @gergc4871 Před 4 lety +12

      You tube : *you need some real world skills kid*

    • @scinto23
      @scinto23 Před 4 lety

      @@gergc4871 lmao

  • @ryanpoole916
    @ryanpoole916 Před 3 lety +4

    I hope you know how much people appreciate your effort. You are one of the best channels on CZcams man. Your ability to inform with an unbiased perspective is amazing! Thank you! From Lubbock, Texas!

  • @sat_sonic
    @sat_sonic Před rokem +1

    Thank you for this video. I used the Irwin set to remove a broken bolt from the side of the head of my Honda 3.5 (Odyssey) VVT solenoid.

  • @frankwilliams7280
    @frankwilliams7280 Před rokem

    Wow...! Thanks for all the thinking and work that went into the test and for bringing a bit of material science to us all.

  • @rcnelson
    @rcnelson Před 4 lety +6

    The amount of work PF puts into these videos is impressive. And they're very informative to boot.
    I haven't used my 20-year-old Craftsman easy-outs yet and hope I never have to.

  • @Eden_M
    @Eden_M Před 4 lety +34

    Sometimes it's so hard to keep a straight face when there's a camera in front of you but man.... that giggle, you killed me! 🤣
    Edit: Maybe you could make a "bloopers special" that would be great for sure!

  • @casamia6655
    @casamia6655 Před 2 lety

    I am so glad you did this! Been looking for a good extractor set!!

  • @dans9228
    @dans9228 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for this great video. I was in need of an extraction kit and found all the data I needed in this video!

  • @extraace
    @extraace Před 4 lety +11

    The only bolt extractor I ever had luck with is my TIG. 100% success as far as I recall.

  • @of777
    @of777 Před 3 lety +7

    Hello project farm, i just wanted to say thanks for your effort and time with your top notch videos. Straight to the point and no bs!!

  • @Foppemoa
    @Foppemoa Před 2 lety +58

    A part 2 of this would be neat, where you test extractors for very small screws/bolts. Since those seems to be the most fragile and difficult to use.

  • @austink6090
    @austink6090 Před 2 lety

    The other day I had a brass tee fitting break the threaded end off into an air bag on my semi trailer. I knew immediately I’d have to hunt for this video to figure out which brand would be best to add to my tool bag. Thanks for these videos Todd, I’ve already used the advice from you when picking out super glue for a plastic application and it was perfect!

  • @undertaker666dead
    @undertaker666dead Před 4 lety +93

    But the real question is how well will the bolt extractors do in the cold flow oil race?

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 4 lety +15

      lol. Nice!!

    • @BixbyConsequence
      @BixbyConsequence Před 4 lety +22

      "None of the extractors seem to realize the race has begun..."

    • @MrMartinSchou
      @MrMartinSchou Před 4 lety +4

      @@ProjectFarm Honestly, you should do some kind of really silly joke video, where you test how good products perform at the wrong things. Like - how good are screw extractors at lubricating stuff, and do they fare better or worse when frozen and heated? Which tyre pump does the best job at removing screws and bolts, and which rust remover gives the best gas mileage improvement.

  • @legallyfree2955
    @legallyfree2955 Před 4 lety +35

    This has to be one of the most expensive CZcams channels to watch. Every video it seems I have to go onto E-Bay and buy something...

  • @MedyaGh
    @MedyaGh Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank for doing this extensive test! Much appreciated

  • @carnut7436
    @carnut7436 Před 2 lety

    Once again great review I always look for your videos before I buy anything.

  • @kevinzalewski1465
    @kevinzalewski1465 Před 4 lety +22

    Omg your timing is impeccable I literally needed one yesterday but I did t want to get anything until I watched you video first to see if you had done a test. And of course you hadn’t. I felt scared and lonely. Now I feel complete!!!!n!

    • @joshhayl7459
      @joshhayl7459 Před 4 lety

      🔵 Since it takes literally less than 20 seconds to go back and edit/correct a CZcams comment post after it's been sent, I have to wonder what you mean by the letter "n" after the exclamation marks at the end of your post!?

    • @kevinzalewski1465
      @kevinzalewski1465 Před 4 lety

      Josh Hayl it’s there for moral support

  • @samio5454
    @samio5454 Před 3 lety +25

    You’re without a doubt one of the best CZcamsrs with the most useful videos around, keep making amazing content

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 3 lety

      Thanks, will do!

    • @samio5454
      @samio5454 Před 3 lety

      Project Farm Jesus your still replying and reading comments from a 3 month old video, that’s dedication

  • @javantgarde
    @javantgarde Před měsícem

    I have an Irwin bolt extractor set. Has saved the day many times when dealing with rounded allen head bolts on old Mercedes

  • @rhpicayune
    @rhpicayune Před 8 měsíci

    I’m sending you a small thank you 💰
    Thanks for your integrity and unending labor to scientifically test all the products fairly.

  • @user-sb3wh3dd4v
    @user-sb3wh3dd4v Před 4 lety +19

    From personal experience...
    For small jobs like those in this video, Instead of standard left-twist extractors, I use a small diamond cutting wheel in a dremel to cut a slot, then use a straight, flat-blade screwdriver to twist the screw or bolt out.
    It helps to have a LARGE old American-made screwdriver or a modern Teutonic tool. Cheap imported screwdrivers tend to break or twist too easily.
    If this is for a machine application, (metal to metal) then I apply some WD40 or Seafoam penetrating product first.
    Really stubborn bolts that have been work-hardened and rusted (as on old heavy machinery or large sea-going ships) require all those techniques plus HEAT from a blow torch, then a sudden freeze with compressed air. I used that last summer on an old tractor that had been sitting outside for decades. It worked.
    These techniques usually work. And if none of that works, then it's time to drill, fill and re-tap.
    LOVE this channel! Always great info and well presented too. I usually don't comment, but this one time I wanted to share these techniques which have helped me over the last fifty-five years, and helped my dad long before that.
    Best wishes to all. Stay healthy. Resist tyranny.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 4 lety

      Great tips!! Thank you very much!

    • @jimmoody1662
      @jimmoody1662 Před 4 lety +1

      I do the same especially resist tyranny

    • @Kalvinjj
      @Kalvinjj Před 4 lety

      "[...] require all those techniques plus HEAT from a blow torch, then a sudden freeze with compressed air."
      Damn you literally quench the bolt to remove it! Tho I can understand this, makes sense to want the head to be hard enough to not strip yet again, ever had a head snap completely doing that tho? Sounds possible... and annoying.

    • @mikemorrison4860
      @mikemorrison4860 Před 4 lety

      Yeah!

    • @blahorgaslisk7763
      @blahorgaslisk7763 Před 4 lety +1

      @@Kalvinjj In most cases you won't be able to or even want to heat it enough to actually harden or temper the metal. It's more about causing it to expand and contract to break the surfaces loose.

  • @LycanWitch
    @LycanWitch Před 4 lety +173

    Weird how many of the American brands list measurements in metric, but the European brands list in US Imperial.

    • @mehere8299
      @mehere8299 Před 4 lety +16

      Raven The German brand has US-specific packaging; they do sell in Canada, but in the same packaging they use for UK/AUS/NZ. Most of the other brands have US/Canada/Mexico packaging.

    • @Ofthehunt
      @Ofthehunt Před 4 lety +5

      Probably because they're also sold in Canada. While the German's label was made specifically for the American market

    • @KriegerDelfin24
      @KriegerDelfin24 Před 4 lety

      Rennsteig makes quit good Tools. So i was kinda suprised with the result. One of its flaws is how it removes bolts. If you have a soft Material it will just sheer it

    • @locouk
      @locouk Před 4 lety +2

      Raven
      Here in the uk, we sell gasoline by the litre, beer by the pint and milk is equally sold by pint or litre depending on the shop.
      Maybe America should adopt the British system :0)

    • @danielwilson5102
      @danielwilson5102 Před 4 lety +2

      @@locouk We don't sell "gasoline" at all. We sell petrol thank you very much.

  • @richardadams7670
    @richardadams7670 Před rokem

    Love the content and valuable information cannot be beat best CZcams channel in my opinion out there!!

  • @coreyswann8735
    @coreyswann8735 Před 2 lety

    Amazing work once again! I have got to the point where I have created an Amazon list with several of the tools you recommend!

  • @pr0xZen
    @pr0xZen Před 3 lety +27

    Really like the speedout type for smaller stuff as it gets a decent grip in a shallow hole/divet, but honestly, when it comes to small but good extractors IMO they gotta be considered consumables because of how brittle the good ones tend to be. So keep extras. For really small philips and pozidrive, there's the rubber band.
    For the bigger stuff, not getting the sheared bolt out can be so much trouble and costly, proper quality is always a worthy investment. Amd if there's a nubbin still sticking out, welding on a nut or another bolt, thermal treatment etc is also an alternative. If you deal with stuck bolts a lot, induction heater coils are gold. And have gotten fairly cheap to DIY.

  • @mgrantom
    @mgrantom Před 3 lety +23

    I really enjoy watching your videos! Thank you for your well thought out, concise testing. You are furnishing an invaluable resource. Keep up the good work!

  • @miguelangelcaballero2457

    Thank you very much for this comparison , the extractor brands are Many and your vídeo shows a very close información about the performance and give very good view about this kind of tools.
    This is so helpfull for maintenance people like me. Thanks again from México.

  • @kylefowler5082
    @kylefowler5082 Před 3 lety

    I purchased the Grabit Pro based on your testing, thanks for your hard work!

  • @emmettcarr2988
    @emmettcarr2988 Před 4 lety +36

    Your videos are great man, I appreciate the effort you put into them.

  • @Blue-bf8lv
    @Blue-bf8lv Před 4 lety +13

    I'm still extremely impressed on how fast you produce videos all the editing,testing, processing yet you make multiple videos each month

  • @TheCasaresway
    @TheCasaresway Před 3 lety

    I enjoy your videos man. Very in depth. Non bias. Thanks for your contribution.

  • @craigerickson1910
    @craigerickson1910 Před 3 lety +1

    This is NOT a bolt extractor test. It's a screw extractor (aka EZ-out) test. Other than not what I'm looking for it's a good test. Nice honest, well informed unbiased job as usual for you. I need a bolt extractor to remove a hex head bolt with rounded corners.

  • @57monoshock
    @57monoshock Před 4 lety +16

    A trick I have used before with success, is to dip the end of the extractor in valve lapping compound. The grit in the compound helps a lot.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 4 lety +4

      Thanks for sharing!

    • @Zach-ju5vi
      @Zach-ju5vi Před 4 lety

      I will have to give that a try.

    • @willispower9493
      @willispower9493 Před 4 lety

      I have used Bon Ami (scouring powder) for years to remove stubborn Phillips head screws from aircraft inspection plates. Pack the head of the screw with scouring powder and it gives your screwdriver a little extra grip.

    • @joshhayl7459
      @joshhayl7459 Před 4 lety

      @@willispower9493,
      🔵 A tiny bit of Industrial Scotch-Brite will do the same thing.

  • @hotstove6539
    @hotstove6539 Před 3 lety +7

    Sir I must say this is one of the more thorough help videos I've ever watched!
    Thank you.

  • @alant956
    @alant956 Před 3 lety +1

    Really enjoying your videos, thanks for the work and info....gonna save me money and time for sure in the future. Thanks very much!

  • @metame3803
    @metame3803 Před 4 měsíci

    Great video tests as always.
    This confirms my experience with extractors. I thought they were all junk, until I came across the Grabit Pro.

  • @nicholashelms2395
    @nicholashelms2395 Před 4 lety +6

    You're the best youtuber not mainly becuase of your content but becuase of how hard you work when making these videos and becuase of how genuine you are.

  • @ajdin7270
    @ajdin7270 Před 4 lety +684

    Hello, can you make something about car waxes? Compare couple brands to see which one is giving the best results.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 4 lety +190

      Great video idea! Thank you

    • @ShanilSkyy
      @ShanilSkyy Před 4 lety +15

      yea that would be a good idea, and tests of buffing out keyed scratch, either on metal paint or plastic bumper paint

    • @mrgw98
      @mrgw98 Před 4 lety +23

      @@ProjectFarm Expanding on that idea. Maybe could test the new ceramic coating products that promise to keep your car looking new for up to a year and add rain repellent too without damaging the paint.
      Edit: Thanks for making the video! Really appreciate it!

    • @michaellinner7772
      @michaellinner7772 Před 4 lety +5

      Add a ceramacote product to the test as well.

    • @mrgw98
      @mrgw98 Před 4 lety +4

      @@michaellinner7772 Also want to see Turtle's ceramic coating put to the test as well.

  • @jrw_8316
    @jrw_8316 Před 2 lety

    Excellent video right to the point, nice demonstration and THANK YOU for the chart thats super helpful!!

  • @scottsthaname1
    @scottsthaname1 Před rokem

    Thank you sir... just bought another tool based on project farm testing...👍

  • @ranat5526
    @ranat5526 Před 4 lety +22

    What would the world be like without Project Farm Channel!!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 4 lety +4

      Thank you very much for the positive comment! It keeps me going!!

    • @joshanderson1019
      @joshanderson1019 Před 4 lety

      the world would be full of lies

  • @quasibrain2319
    @quasibrain2319 Před 4 lety +67

    I never tap the screen extractor in with a hammer. Just insert, apply pressure, and allow the flutes to grab the screw. I think you may have damaged the flutes by hammering them in.

    • @Waremonger
      @Waremonger Před 4 lety +55

      You may be right, but I believe PF is just following the instructions included with each set. After all, that's how most people would use them.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  Před 4 lety +17

      Thanks for the feedback.

    • @stupersyn1
      @stupersyn1 Před 4 lety +15

      Tapping is in the instructions. What's not in there is the degree of tapping required. I believe he hammered them a bit too much in my opinion.

    • @henryhenry3832
      @henryhenry3832 Před 4 lety +4

      quasibrain2319 i do the same, because I believe it keeps from flaring the bolt making it tighter in the hole, but to be fair he was just using it as the manufacturer recommended, pf is a pretty smart guy so im sure he has his own method for real jobs.

    • @geoffstrickler
      @geoffstrickler Před 4 lety +4

      Me too, I never give more than a fairly gentle tap, usually not with a hammer, then apply pressure while extracting. Seems to work well. Larger fasteners might differ.

  • @eatmoreeats9566
    @eatmoreeats9566 Před 6 měsíci +2

    im back here after 2 years, wow time flies. still a great informational video!