Screw Extractor, 1/4"

Comments about Screw Extractor, 1/4" :

I broke off a hinge screwhead in a maple cabinet door. The screw extractor was the only way I could have fixed it without having to do major surgery.

Comments about Screw Extractor, 1/4" :

This tool was fantastic, but you have to follow the directions clearly. I had broken a #6 screw in the ash body of a guitar, under the bridgeplate. I 1st used a press and 1/4" drill bit to boor a hole in a 1/2" block of popular. I then used the drill bit to locate the broken screw and clamped the block in place. Went easy and slow with the Screw Extractor until the screw was out. I then trimed a 1/4" dowl to the correct length and glued in place. Sanded and you can barely notice it's there.

Comments about Screw Extractor, 1/4" :

It seems to be the only show in town for removing small broken off screws, but it is very delicate. As far as i can tell the best way to get it to cut is by running it counter clockwisa. the instructions could be a lot better.

Comments about Screw Extractor, 1/4" :

If I hadn't read the reviews I probably would have ruined it as the directions sucked. I only had to remove 3-#4 x 5/8" screws in popular. I made a guide jig - MANDITORY, ran at a very low speed and low pressure. It worked perfectly. It would be very easy to crush it in a keyed chuck. A guide jig is a must but it also adds friction and could overheat the tool if you proceed to quickley. I don't think the directions mention you must run counterclockwise.

Comments about Screw Extractor, 1/4" :

not the highest quality tool easily broken if used on a large screw at an angle, great when used straight on

Comments about Screw Extractor, 1/4" :

This did an adequate job on broken screws in soft woods. In hard woods it has more difficulty. In fact, my bit shattered in to pieces when trying to bore out a screw that was seated deep in wood. Potentially dangerous situation.

Comments about Screw Extractor, 1/4" :

Work great just follow direction!!

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I used the 1/4" extractor to remove two broken #8 screws. I followed directions and worked slowly. The extractor worked just as it was supposed to!

Comments about Screw Extractor, 1/4" :

Worked perfectly to remove a broken tuning machine screw from my guitar's headstock. The #3 screws are too small for other methods, besides drilling out which takes a long time and requires a lot of patience. I just wish it came in a 1/8" size.

Comments about Screw Extractor, 1/4" :

I purchased this for a project I was working on for someone. I broke numerous screws off in an oak toy box. (Red Oak Board not Ply). I was sceptical at first because of the reviews, but decided to try it anyways. I am greatful I did, it worked just like it was intended to. I didn't have any problems. It saved me a ton of work.