Reddit reviews IRWIN Screw Extractor Set, Hex Head, Multi-Spline, 25-Piece (53227)

There are a few options.

1. Easy. Try placing a rubber band between the bolt head and the wrench. Apply a lot of pressure and the friction might make it able to catch and loosen the bolt.
   
   
2. Easy but more time. as /u/phirebug has mentioned. old disposable bit + JB weld + time.
   
   
3. Cheap but effective. Use dremel with metal cutter and cut slot across the head of the bolt to fit a flat head screwdriver. Use flat head to remove.
   
   
4. Most Expensive (unless you know someone with the bits already). Get an extractor bit and remove it that way.

Hanson /Irwin makes a good set of extractors.

I have something similar by Hansen. They've saved by butt a few times for sure.

https://www.amazon.com/Irwin-Tools-53227-Multi-Spline-Extractor/dp/B0002SRG66/ref=pd\_lpo\_sbs\_469\_t\_0

I manufacture aircraft and have for almost 9 years. I screw panels in place. Between this and my older rx7, I have TONS of experience with removing stripped, rounded, rusted fasteners.

My favorite kit by far is the snap on equivalent of this, although I do have the Irwin set as well.

https://www.amazon.com/Irwin-Tools-53227-Multi-Spline-Extractor/dp/B0002SRG66/ref=pd_aw_sim_1/133-1422969-8840747?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0002SRG66&pd_rd_r=7a0aa51f-5ba1-44f2-8ec6-ce71c8ea8770&pd_rd_w=3iDv6&pd_rd_wg=s0GuG&pf_rd_p=469620d9-3e90-496d-9dc8-b19f900ba5fe&pf_rd_r=QMPM3QV3YNBCKYFF4J3C&psc=1&refRID=QMPM3QV3YNBCKYFF4J3C


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Two quick tips, if it’s rusted, use penetrating oil. Always.
The other tip, if it’s not grabbing, drill deeper. Drill slowly, don’t heat it up. Then you’re screwed. Hah. Get it?

I just removed a severely burred screw (turned the + to a round hole) with this type of kit yesterday. I’ve never had one break either. I’m not an idiot with it either though. Smack it with a hammer to get them on/in. Turn firmly and keep smacking it if you can.

That, but the internal splined ones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SRG66/

SCREW EXTRACTORS ARE RISKY!!!! They can and do break on machine parts, just come look at my poor, (currently) useless bike if you don't believe me.

But there is a similar and better alternative:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SRG66/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_JW37tb1Z570F5

Good luck, broken bolts suck.

IRWIN makes the best one IMO.
Take a stubby #30 and drill 1/4” in.
Use this on a 1/2” socket and viola.
Use the 1/8” with a #30.
IRWIN HANSON 53227 Hex Head Multi-Spline Screw Extractor Set, 25 Piece https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SRG66/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_yCuVAb89CXJ6H

Multi spline screw extractor. I fought a similar situation trying a lot of the above mentioned techniques for about a week. Extremely frustrating. I caved and bought this. A bit of PB blaster never hurts either if you can sneak it in there. Out in 10 minutes. Great thing to have in your tool set.

Irwin Tools Hanson 53227 Hex Head Multi-Spline Screw Extractor Set, 25 Piece https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SRG66/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_NvwCCb1EP43GC

Link does not seem to work. This is what you want: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SRG66

Yeah, I don't mind. As long as I remove the wheel I'm happy.

Also ordered this

Irwin Industrial Tool 53227 Hex Head Multi-Spline Extractor Set, 25-Piece https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0002SRG66/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mRM5AbD146PGM

should be arrive tomorrow as well. Let you guys know the results.