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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@chuyrangel6621

3 жыл бұрын

²⅔

@TeamEmperor

3 жыл бұрын

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

@simplybeanjelly

3 жыл бұрын

Bummer, I was going to get the Bosch one

@simplybeanjelly

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

@charper9890

3 жыл бұрын

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

@TeamEmperor

3 жыл бұрын

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

@notchipotle

3 жыл бұрын

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

@simpleman8883

3 жыл бұрын

Rihsyan Adam Riansyah 😂 these never get old

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

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

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Great point!

@jennw6809

Жыл бұрын

Literally me today!

@crocodile1313

Жыл бұрын

@@jennw6809 Same!

@jennw6809

Жыл бұрын

@@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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do! Thanks for sharing.

@FoxSquad32

Жыл бұрын

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@MODattack

4 жыл бұрын

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

@donpizzo8963

4 жыл бұрын

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

@friedmule5403

4 жыл бұрын

@@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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@brendancarlson1678

4 жыл бұрын

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

@cove81

4 жыл бұрын

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

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!

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

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

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

@DapimpBDSD

Жыл бұрын

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

11 ай бұрын

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

@alexandergrahamcracker5581

6 ай бұрын

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

@bajajoepoker

4 ай бұрын

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

The best channel ever

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@leonelleguizamon5637

4 жыл бұрын

indeed

@-joo3033

4 жыл бұрын

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

@2StrokeSmoke544

4 жыл бұрын

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

@Jim_woods

4 жыл бұрын

@@2StrokeSmoke544 same

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

4 жыл бұрын

Seriously a great idea...🤔

@dreded7961

4 жыл бұрын

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

@davidck1

4 жыл бұрын

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

@tylerchaney1533

4 жыл бұрын

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

@jamessoto3434

4 жыл бұрын

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!!!

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.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

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

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@EagleEye8208

4 жыл бұрын

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

@notajp

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

@AlexVD1996

4 жыл бұрын

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

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’. 🤪

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

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.

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

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!

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Glad to hear!

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

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@evicdes728

4 жыл бұрын

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

@VAILEAN

4 жыл бұрын

@@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

4 жыл бұрын

VAILEAN stfu

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

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@wheatdevon

4 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm reverse pitch drill bits.

@Inviting1word

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

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.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video idea.

@HerezCheez

5 ай бұрын

@@ProjectFarm Is there part 2?

Your comparison videos are the best on KZread. 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

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that!

@galenmarek8287

3 жыл бұрын

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

@crazyaboutbarton7698

3 жыл бұрын

Can't have anything nice from china anymore

@patmancrowley8509

2 жыл бұрын

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

@garymb609

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for the positive comment!

@kiethkline7168

4 жыл бұрын

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

@tebibyte2357

4 жыл бұрын

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

@omegarugal9283

4 жыл бұрын

the PF seal of aproval must be a real thing

@HopefulPessimist

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

9 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

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.

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

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

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@rustyshacklefordspocketsqu8162

4 жыл бұрын

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

@ThatGuy-ix6uq

4 жыл бұрын

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

@ldfelix

4 жыл бұрын

legit. my whole office does!

@AbeVanDyke

4 жыл бұрын

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.

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

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, great point!

@CrazyTony65

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

@perjernstrom5178

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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.

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

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.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

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

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

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.

@TheRoadhammer379

4 жыл бұрын

ingenuity

@ac.creations

4 жыл бұрын

"straps blower fan to farmabego rv"

@WineScrounger

4 жыл бұрын

He shows, again and again that you can do proper science at home and get useful results.

@gabrielcornejo238

4 жыл бұрын

His name is Todd?

@owenparker6651

4 жыл бұрын

ingeniosity - now that, my friend, is a $20 word! :)

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

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@trufix72

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

@@trufix72 who are you yelling at?

@Kalvinjj

4 жыл бұрын

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

@ElHolyBoy

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

I never knew you were supposed to tap these in... learning new things. Probably why they never work for me

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

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

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

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

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

lol. Nice!

@needoliprane7114

4 жыл бұрын

Jerry !

@TurtleGlo

4 жыл бұрын

Waiting for this lol

@duditsgrey5148

4 жыл бұрын

Hahah perfect timing.

@60volttransistor34

4 жыл бұрын

I get it, thats a jerryrigeverything reference! hah I know my stuff LOL

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

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dthorpe4855

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

@johngoffinett7808

4 жыл бұрын

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

@importdoc7

4 жыл бұрын

Paul Frederick it comes to those who wait

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

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing the channel!

@ForrestOutman

Жыл бұрын

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

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.

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

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

@JuliaCV9

3 жыл бұрын

best one probably would be "son of a bitch!"

@Tim.1113

3 жыл бұрын

F*ckity, f*ck, f*ck.

@jamiekessler424

3 жыл бұрын

It's fuck

@thatbiguy1975

3 жыл бұрын

Simple, all of them

@jonrosenow5812

3 жыл бұрын

Plan D

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

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that! Thanks for watching!

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!

@ProjectFarm

21 күн бұрын

Thanks, will do!

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

@ProjectFarm

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@BuzzinVideography

4 жыл бұрын

Wow. Never thought of that. THANK YOU

@joshhayl7459

4 жыл бұрын

🔵 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.

“Annnnnd the case already broke” 😂😂

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

lol.

@fm00078

4 жыл бұрын

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

@Kalvinjj

4 жыл бұрын

Off to a good start eh?

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

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

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

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

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

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@donaldpowers3314

4 жыл бұрын

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

@scott2100

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

@BuzzinVideography

4 жыл бұрын

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

Your videos are probably the most valuable videos on KZread! 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!

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

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.

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

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

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

This resonates with me way too much! 😅

@abrahamdzyadyk655

3 жыл бұрын

I died laughing

@Absoill

3 жыл бұрын

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

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.

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Been looking for this. Great test!

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

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

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do.

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

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!

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

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!

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

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

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

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

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@gergc4871

4 жыл бұрын

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

@scinto23

4 жыл бұрын

@@gergc4871 lmao

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

4 жыл бұрын

Great tips!! Thank you very much!

@jimmoody1662

4 жыл бұрын

I do the same especially resist tyranny

@Kalvinjj

4 жыл бұрын

"[...] 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

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah!

@blahorgaslisk7763

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Thanks for the feedback

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

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do! Thanks for sharing.

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

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

lol. Nice!!

@BixbyConsequence

4 жыл бұрын

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

@MrMartinSchou

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

lol Thanks for watching.

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

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

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

@ProjectFarm

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

As a professional millwright with over 20 years experience I can assure you that the Irwin fluted style extractors are pretty much the go to standard. If you strip one, drill a little bigger and get a new bite.

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Great feedback!

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

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@lmadden6236

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing like Snap-On/ Bluepoint tools

Enjoy all of your tests. Very thorough and addresses different aspects. How do you finance all your tests?

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Those who are Patreons and supporters of the channel make these tests possible!

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

@ProjectFarm

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Welcome back!

@TheGrabit

5 ай бұрын

Which one did you end up buying?

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

@mehere8299

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

@KriegerDelfin24

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

Right now, somewhere in Germany, the engineer responsible for the Rennsteig brand is being shot.

@StillNoPickles69

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe if it was North Korea or something lmao

@Dr.Westside

4 жыл бұрын

If it was 1939 you might be on point .

@Encom0

4 жыл бұрын

But only after he has answered a few questions. Past me the desk lamp Hans.

@hawkdsl

4 жыл бұрын

That's f'ing funny. Of course Germany is not like that anymore, but you know what they say. A bad reputation is hard to lose, and a good one is hard to get.

@Encom0

4 жыл бұрын

@@hawkdsl I totally agree, those last two away matches weren't the best. Like the Spanish still living down the inquisition in some quarters, and that's over 500yrs ago. Blame Monty Python - I do :)

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

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome! Thanks for sharing your findings!!

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

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@Zach-ju5vi

4 жыл бұрын

I will have to give that a try.

@willispower9493

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

🔵 Since it takes literally less than 20 seconds to go back and edit/correct a KZread 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

4 жыл бұрын

Josh Hayl it’s there for moral support

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

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

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.

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

A torch is the best extractor. It can't be stuck if it's liquid!

@appalachiangunman9589

4 жыл бұрын

I little heat from a torch will loosen a rusty bolt right up too.

@jezuzfreek777

4 жыл бұрын

A torch can loosen a bolt but liquefying it is not always a practical solution. You have to be careful not to destroy the threads that the bolt is imbedded in. The best rule of thumb is to try an extractor first and add heat if needed. Most of the time you are using the extractor because the head sheared off of the bolt

@Rapunzel_thicc

4 жыл бұрын

And that’s a fact

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Great point on the torch

@bdetert82

4 жыл бұрын

Once I went torch I never went back. Little bit of heat will loosen just about any stuck bolt. Way better than snapping heads.

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

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

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

@joshanderson1019

4 жыл бұрын

the world would be full of lies

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.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

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!

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@stupersyn1

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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.

Great testing. Irwin and Bosch tools have always treated me pretty good. I also always felt the fluted extractors work best, looks like they do.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

You really are doing a great service with your videos! I bought a set of Dr Walt drill bits just because you ranked them very high and are affordable, I use them all the time on my job and they work fantastic! Thanks for all that you do

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

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.

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

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Great video idea! Thank you

@ShanilSkyy

4 жыл бұрын

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

@mrgw98

4 жыл бұрын

@@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

4 жыл бұрын

Add a ceramacote product to the test as well.

@mrgw98

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Got a rusty as get out, completely seized brake caliper mounting bolts. I have heat, beat, sniped, and prayed. These are my second to last option short of cutting and drilling them out. Now I know which ones to get to have the best chance success, you really do rock.

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

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.

when you tap the extractor in, use a low torque impact for a split second to get it to bite hard, then twist it, you'll have much better results

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@Hardy_H_H

4 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm you're welcome, love your videos, been following your channel for a while. Thank you, whatever you make off youtube ads is well deserved :)

@zeddpilsner4

4 жыл бұрын

What does that mean exactly? Use a low torque impact driver? Lightly torque it in while impacting it with a hammer?

@Hardy_H_H

4 жыл бұрын

@@zeddpilsner4 that will also work.

Been waiting for this one for a while! Great as per usual!

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

For the bolt extracter test you should include a couple sets of opposite torque drill bits to find out what works better easy outs or opposite torque drill bits, by the way you seem like a very respectful gentleman and I like the fact your showing not only just people but kids that are going to college and trying to become mechanics or construction contractors what works better or energy efficient or more heavy duty, that way they don't waste the money my tools that don't work for them and that means they don't have to learn the hard way thank you sir I appreciate that you're a good person and you give people very advice I'm glad to see there is still a couple people that care more about others then just their self, your a good wrole modal and full of great ideas and advice God Bless for what you put your time towards man theres not very many people that think like we do now a day's

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion.

The spiral flute extractors do not get hammered in they seat on there own when you have a large enough hole

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!!

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I’m an auto mechanic. The Irwin-Hanson extractor in EX1-EX5 plus the separate EX-6 extractor is the gold standard in most shops I’ve been in. It’s often rebadged by other tool manufacturers.

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

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.

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

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

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

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

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

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.