Snap on makes 3/8 drive sockets that snap on to thread taps so you can use a racket

@ultimatehandyman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment

@brianb5779

4 жыл бұрын

Joel you have a part number on those?

@lisango9330

4 жыл бұрын

Joel Seim is it possible to change that part of the engine that he's working on? n can u tell me what part of the engine is called , mines cracked where the bolt is supposed to go in so now every new bolt keeps breaking in that part n the belt comes off

@jordanplatt4860

4 жыл бұрын

Irwin makes them also....for a fraction of the cost of snap-off im sure.

@madaronyart1

4 жыл бұрын

Brian B Lisle LI70500 Tap Socket Set

Trust me. The total satisfaction when the end of a broken bolt is finally in your hand really is one of life's pleasures.

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Thanks for the comment

@vectorm4

3 жыл бұрын

The anger/ fear/ frustration that I experience the moment I realize I have broken a bolt off below the threads. Trust me, it really stinks.

@muskokamike127

3 жыл бұрын

@MAD GRUMPYMAN A lot of the time it is because some 300 lbs gorilla who over torqued the bolt to the point of failure. I know a LOT of manufacturers cheap out, namely Vehicle manufacturers on exhaust bolts. For $10 more they could use stainless bolts and then no mech would ever have a problem removing them. But the OEMs are more interested in selling you on the colour changing interior lights and jimmy jims and hoohas than building a decent vehicle.

@snorttroll4379

3 жыл бұрын

I hope to reach this orgasmic experience

@anatarango1736

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed!!

Over 20 years pulling wrenches and I've never thought to drill out a bolt and use as a guide. Great tips. Totally worth watching.

@ultimatehandyman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍

@Paiadakine

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for his tip. Very good idea if there are enough threads.

@sonicgauge1

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! 🤔

@wildcatmahone-md6me

3 жыл бұрын

I concur.

@johnmcdonald820

3 жыл бұрын

Such a great tip to make a “hole centering tool”!,

Drilling a bolt and using this to guide a drill bit into the center of a sheared bolt just saved my company tons of money and machine down time on an industrial machine. Also, it made me look like a resourceful, smart engineer. Thank you!

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad the video helped Thanks for the comment 👍

@ahndeux

Жыл бұрын

You would look like a smarter engineer if you bought a "vented screw" which already has a hole in the middle. That will save a lot more time and money from labor of trying to get it dead centered.

@das250250

3 ай бұрын

You are smart because you bothered to expand your knowledge and learn from others .

@ahsenkhawaja7600

2 ай бұрын

@@ahndeuxgotta love it when people elaborate on their answer and actually give the names

@blairwilson9272

Ай бұрын

yeah it a superb idea!

I've spent 40 some years having to remove broken bolts out of situations like these. The idea of drilling out a bolt to use as a guide is an excellent idea. The idea of a hinge sighting drill is new to me, also. Great ideas!!

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Terry 👍

@MolloRelax

Жыл бұрын

I helps the case if you have a lathe to drill the hole in the bolt in the first place

@chodechotchney5331

9 ай бұрын

​@@MolloRelaxI thought everybody had a few metal lathes laying around

@NobleEndeavours123

7 ай бұрын

@@ultimatehandyman Does anyone actually sell premade bolts with center holes already drilled?

@terry9397

4 ай бұрын

@@NobleEndeavours123 Search 'vented screws'. They are not a common fastener, so may be difficult to source depending on your location.

Usually when I snap off a bolt, it's because it's hopelessly corroded (that's why it wouldn't come out). Step one, drill a hole in the bolt. Step two, snap your drill bit off in the hole. Step 3, swear....a lot.

@henseleric

3 жыл бұрын

Or snap off the extractor...

@stevem815

3 жыл бұрын

That's the method I use too! Must have gone to the same school or something.

@carlleroy5952

3 жыл бұрын

👍

@carlleroy5952

3 жыл бұрын

Or just buy a new one , which is a piece of garbage 😂😂😂

@phila3884

3 жыл бұрын

Just tried this method-and it worked! I now have a hardened broken drill bit tip in the center of a frozen, broken bolt..

I love the centring jig. A broken bolt is enough to make you cry. You instantly get that sinking feeling when you know the bolt just broke, however the feeling of joy when you're holding the broken little bastard in your hand once you've removed it is priceless.

@islami658

3 жыл бұрын

Knowing you’ve won is the best feeling

@clyderom1682

2 жыл бұрын

That hasn't happened not once in my lifetime. Just a huge mess and two cobalt drill bits broken in the bolt for eternity

@5jjt

2 жыл бұрын

Worded perfectly! Clapping sound

@turbocateyeS475

2 жыл бұрын

I broke a head stud in a bored and stroked 5.3l last week. 3.5" down in a hole. Crazy how tough it is seeing how easily it broke. 5 days later and I've only made it a quarter the way thru. Went thru probably 9 bits. Got the hole off centered some. They don't make left had bits that long. Studs don't even have torque to hold them in, you torque the opposite side. But the bastard won't spin. I got a extractor stuck in it, gotta weld a nut on to spin it. Praying that finally works. Needless to say I should've spent the $400 on ARP studs instead of $140 Speedmaster. Don't ever trust them or their torque specs. I'll seriously probably cry manly tears of joy if I can get it out. Otherwise the entire engine comes out and goes to the machine shop. Would be a good time to upgrade to 1/2" studs even tho that wouldn't be needed for 900hp

@ronvulbrock3690

2 жыл бұрын

@@turbocateyeS475 7

Absolutely genius. I'm 42yo and never heard about or seen a hinge/ self centering drill bit. I've been fighting broken bolts for decades. This blows my mind and I'm ordering some now. I've got bolt extractors and left handed bits, but always have an issue drilling through the center of a broken bolt. Thanks for sharing.

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

@351clevelandmodifiedmotor4

9 ай бұрын

but who's got a hinge drill bit ive never heard of it but used to operate a big drill press machine, biggest drill bit was 54mm

@509vista

4 ай бұрын

​@@351clevelandmodifiedmotor4 Also called a Vix bit. Traditionally used in woodworking to insure a drilled hole is centered in the hole already bored in a hinge. That way when the screw is fastened the hinge doesn't walk to one side or the other sending the door out of alignment. I would imagine thats why it's also known as a hinge drill, though I have never heard it called that. I have never considered a vix bit for this purpose and I have tons of them. Genius!

This is one of the best videos I have seen about removing broken bolts for DIY person. I "had" a broken bolts in my 2008 Chevy Cobalt automatic transmission pan. Thank you.

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Very informative! Thanks for not playing annoying filler music in the background!

@ultimatehandyman

4 жыл бұрын

I sometimes add background music to videos, but I'll try not to in future Thanks for the comment 👍🏼

@TheOzthewiz

4 жыл бұрын

@@ultimatehandyman THANK YOU!

@AtlantaTerry

3 жыл бұрын

YES! Why oh why do KZread creators think they must have background music?

@savage22bolt32

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great educational video, and a huge thanks for not ruining it with crappy background music while you're talking. I don't know why some people are compelled to add annoying background music throughout the video. I usually click away.

@clintonroushff7068

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I never thought to drill a bolt as a starter. CLEVER!

I have removed hundreds of broken bolts, but I have never seen your idea of drilling a hole in a bolt for a guide. I guess your never too old to learn a new trick. Thanks for your time.

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

You’re saving lives mate, I worked in the UK for 13 years, you’ve helped me lots of times then, I moved home now, yore helping me here! Many thanks and all the best!

@ultimatehandyman

9 ай бұрын

Good to hear! Thanks for the comment 👍

What I usually do is just pretend I never started working on it and go drink a beer.

@tonytully4943

3 ай бұрын

I call that a think drink. When I have to think harder I have a couple

@cvstan2587

27 күн бұрын

@@tonytully4943 - Lucky devil ;)

So glad I found your socket head bolt jig technique. I had a broken recessed manifold bolt on my 5.7 hemi engine in a tight space that I was able to utilize your technique to extract it. Thank god because I couldn't find a local auto machine shop to do this job so I was at a real loss until I saw your video. I only had 5" of space to work with and there was no way I could get a hammer on a punch to mark center on this recessed bolt. The only real modification I had to do was to cut the drill bit shaft back about an inch so my right-angle drill attachment with the shortened drill bit could be inserted into the socket head jig. Thank you

@ultimatehandyman

5 жыл бұрын

You have no idea how good it is to read your comment. Often people give me grief, with comments such as- "try that in a engine bay" "it's easy on the bench" "try it when the bolts are rusty" etc. You have made my day by using the bolt guide and adapting your own drill bit to shorten it 😉 Thanks for the comment

@williamvaughn2938

5 жыл бұрын

@@ultimatehandyman All those haters just don't understand that these are just samples for techniques to try. Not every broken bolt can be extracted, using this method. Not everything is going to be perfect. People searching for a "one fix fix all" is living in a pipe dream. Thanks for showing off the techniques that you utilize to attempt bolt extractions.

@swmovan

4 жыл бұрын

@@williamvaughn2938 Try getting a camera(to film the demo) down in those tight spaces, while you are trying to drill the hole, & extract a bolt.

Drilling out some bolts for different sized threads was a GREAT idea. I've drilled out wooden dowels to do the same basic thing, but your bolt idea is much more accurate and dependable! A quality set of bolt extractors adds to the enjoyment of having that lodged bolt finally land in your hand.

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

Nicely done. I particularly like the patience you showed when having extraction issues. Thanks.

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍

Great tips! I had never used a drilled out bolt to center the hole. I have done hundreds of snapped off bolts before. A tip back atcha! Use your wrench to turn the extractor in while tapping on it to get a better bite. It provides an impact driver like effect, and, I believe, in many of my extraction experiences, made the difference between a successful extraction, and snapping off the extractor.

@algrayson8965

2 жыл бұрын

A two handled tap wrench balances lateral forces to apply only torque to the extractor. This reduces risk of breakage of the extractor.

I was taught by my old foreman and mentor, he said that “the harder the material is, the slower you go “ that covers drilling, tapping, lathe and milling work. Like the channel but love AEG tools more! Have a great 2020!

@plupkination

3 жыл бұрын

Machining is more of an art than a science.. Plus you have to have a fetish for bits... All kinds of bits.. Standard bits, end mills, taps/dies, ferrous oxide, cobalt steel, high carbon steel, etc.. Bits are your friends!! hehe

Wow, really well done. Using the hinge bit is genius, and the centering bolts another really smart idea. Thank you.

@ultimatehandyman

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍

@foureyedchick

4 жыл бұрын

@@ultimatehandyman What if the bolt is very narrow (small diameter)? How do you get it out?

@yellowveedub

4 жыл бұрын

I need a hinge bit holder

Perfect tip for the dril bit guide! Also the left hand dril bit! Thanks! In my days I also 'welded' broken bolt or thread ends out. You can only not do it with very deep broken bolts. Lay done a similar size nut and weld it from inside out the broken bolt to the inside nut. Due to the heat, the broken bolt wil expand and crush any rust . Let it cool down totally and slowly turn it out. Most of the time it worked for me! Also a penetrant oil, q20,w40 works great but spray it days before and repeat it every day so it can do its work. In combination with tapping on it works also mostly. Good luck with your work and program!

Solid video mate. In my time in an Aero engine workshop I learned a few techniques to remove broken studs and bolts and I've never seen the cap head bolt guides used. Nice work. Helicoil repairs was another useful skill too. I've said it plenty of times, the person that invented screw extractors is an absolute genius. Nothing beats that feeling of removing a broken bolt cleanly.

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely 👍

@user-ik2ky5ur1u

4 ай бұрын

Great video​@@ultimatehandyman

A highly-skilled and experienced teacher - patient, professional and responsive to Q's. I do like his technique of repeating crucial elements, like being careful to not drill through the screw into the aluminum pan! What a thrill to see the broken bolt extracted. Almost 8mil views - I'm not surprised - a tribute.

@ultimatehandyman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍

@alan-sk7ky

3 жыл бұрын

yes interesting stuff, patickally the hinge drill :-) mind you bolts have hex heads screws don't... :-|

@holboroman

3 жыл бұрын

Who gave a cheer and a clap each time a bolt was extracted?

@robertball611

3 жыл бұрын

10 million people are smarter now

@algrayson8965

2 жыл бұрын

@@alan-sk7ky I have encountered hundreds of hex head screws. And a few Phillips, Pozidriv, Torx, square and slotted head bolts. Screw: threads into a threaded hole. Bolt: Passes through both parts, has a nut on the other side.

As a few people have asked for the video translating, I have now had subtitles added to the video in French, Russian, Spanish and Italian. Thanks to the KZread user that translated the video title, description and added subtitles to the video in Dutch, I'm afraid I do not know who you are, but it really is appreciated 😉

@virginiacardenas8815

5 жыл бұрын

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@zodiacfml

5 жыл бұрын

12:01 Oddly satisfying. :)

@andriusmituzas2855

5 жыл бұрын

Ji

@kradius2169

5 жыл бұрын

Any chance you could add Murican?

@ultimatehandyman

5 жыл бұрын

@@kradius2169 LOL ;-)

I used your tip for using those hinge centering drill bits. It worked perfectly!! Broken stud came out easier than I thought. Thanks man!

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad the video helped Thanks for the comment 👍

Some four (4) years after you posted your video, serendipity guided me to it. Thanks a bunch. It was invaluable. Just think of how much money automobile dealerships make by forcing customers to buy new parts by claiming that an old rusted bolt has been broken (during routine repair I might add) and can't be removed! A plague on all their houses!!

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found the video (good for me- bad for you) 😂 Thanks for the comment

Those guide bolts you made are absolutely brilliant.Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@ultimatehandyman

5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Thanks for the comment, Tony ;-)

@raulthepig5821

5 жыл бұрын

You can buy bolts with holes already in them.

@steeveedee8478

5 жыл бұрын

I think we all thought 'need some of those' on seeing the drill guides...

@ultimatehandyman

5 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/aKGOzJKDZqa0iaQ.html Or Search for vent bolts and they should show up.

@mohabatkhanmalak1161

5 жыл бұрын

Ed LLB EeeeeeBay

As a Industrial maintenance mechanic w/over 20 yrs. experience can say I am found of left hand drill bits, and the use of guides like shown in this video is a must, as they never shear off cleanly it seems, and often when you get them drilled a bit, they will loosen and you can take a pin punch, or even a screwdriver jammed somewhat into the hole and back them out. The 'hinge-guide-driller' was a great idea..must admit hadn't thought about that one..but the bolts with holes made in a lathe, is something we used for years.

@ultimatehandyman

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment

@stanbest3743

5 жыл бұрын

once you drill right through the bolt it comes out easier, I think it reduces the strength and it cant apply the same gripping force. Plenty of penetrating oil and one turn out quarter back as if you are tapping a thread helps prevent breaking it in the first place.Oh and really impressive video

@lukewarmwater6412

5 жыл бұрын

on broken bolts that arent flat I always start the drill 90 degres from the spot I want the drill to start in. what I mean is that someone will inevitably run over and check to make sure I know what I am doing, cause it looks like I am drilling sideways into the part. when the drill gets its start, move(while the drill is turning) to your correct angle and drill into the center of the bolt. you make a start where you want it to be, then adjust angle and it should be right in the middle. got this trick from an old machinist school book. originaly it was a way to get a hole started in precisely the right place and prevent 'walking' that also involved making punch marks just so to nudge the bit over to where you want it and I modified that. old books are better than the internet, you dont need electricity to use them.... also there was this thing called "proof reading" back in the day when printing presses were set type...

@davidterry1513

5 жыл бұрын

niceguy217 I have used a small awl and just tapped it out

@tasmedic

5 жыл бұрын

Hollow bolts. Yep, definitely Industrial Maintenance Mechanic tools. Not what a "handyman" would usually be able to fabricate. Not unless his steam punk grandpa handed him down his old lathe.

This video helped me to successfully remove six broken bolts on a John Deer Lawn Tractor Spindle. I always use the anti-sieze compound when replacing Spindles, and this saves a whole lot of manual labor. Thank you for this very informative and detailed video.

@ultimatehandyman

6 ай бұрын

Brilliant! I’m glad you found the video useful Thanks for the comment 👍

Thank You so much for this tutorial, i had a broken oil level Bolt on a Honda engine, i bought a kit of reverse drill bit and screw renovers, just like your and in 20 minutes i manged to remove the 6mm broken bolt without ruining the thread. Top marks!!!

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad the video helped Thanks for the comment 👍

Excellent real world examples and demonstrations. Very useful indeed. Thank you!

@ultimatehandyman

5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Thanks for the comment

Wow. Beautiful, thank you for the simplicity of the demonstration

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

What a great video. Now I know how to use a stud extractor etc. Drilling a cap head bolt to use as a guide is such a great idea! Thanks for taking the time to show this type of stuff here on KZread - much appreciated. Best Regards SR.

@ultimatehandyman

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad the video helped Thanks for the comment 👍

Listening to this guy talk about tools/mechanic work is like a bed time story for me.... so easy to listen to... and so skilled!

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

I often listen to my own videos when I can't get to sleep 😂 Thanks for the comment 👍

That's really clever, thanks for sharing! Over my 40 yrs. or so of working on mechanical things I've always dreaded broken off bolts. Badly corroded ones are the worse and if you don't have your own machine shop equipment it's really challenging.

@timothyball3144

Жыл бұрын

I had a guy with a Cummins in a Dodge with broken exhaust manifold bolts. I gave him a quote on exhaust manifold R&R then told him that the bolts will be T&M. Almost all of the broken bolts came out easily. Like put the left hand drill bit in there and turn it right out easy. One of them I actually had to tap in an easy-out, but it took next to nothing to break it loose. That was a good day.

I'm glad I stumbled over this video. In the process of my first engine swap project and I've been teaching myself everything. I noticed a few bolts snapped from the exhaust manifold and I've been quietly panicking over them. This video probably saved my knuckles, cash and headaches easily.

@madddog7

3 жыл бұрын

I already posted this, but as you may not see it ... _I worked a diesel turbocharger bench (Cats)(mid-1970s). Many frozen and subsequentialy busted bolts on the exhaust side._ _Center punch the bolt, drill it, use a 'pick' to pull the remains from the threads. If the threads were damaged, drill the hole to a proper size, tap it and insert a heli-coil ... good as new and didn't take very long._

@danielgaddis7496

2 жыл бұрын

Exhaust bolts can be extra tough because of they've been heated so many times

@gorporpio

2 жыл бұрын

Always use a torch on tight nuts to prevent breaking a stud.

@bellowphone

2 жыл бұрын

"Quietly panicking." Very well put.

@danhigbee2283

2 жыл бұрын

The name of the game is slow and easy don't get frustrated walk away first get the drill centered don't allow it to walk multiple heat and spray cycles heat pulls in oil especially if you can drill all the way thru bolt so oil gets to the backside of the bolt. If you have some of the bolt sticking above surface before you tear it up with vise grips put a nut on it and weld together heat From welder will help. Once you get it to break loose take time and work it back and forth. As you are removing it and it starts to tighten up screw it back in a little movement is better than none once again take your time if it's loose keep spraying it oil will work it's way around when loose

As an old retired mechanic I have used a torx head bit drove into the drilled hole instead of the screw extractor. It works very well.

@ethankelley1887

2 жыл бұрын

I've got to remove some broken exhaust manifold bolts today, and plan on using this method. Any tips or tricks to keep in mind?

Very, very well made "how to". the patience and clarity in your presentation demonstrates the patience and thinking needed to perform the tasks. My comment on the use of heat would be to use an electric heat gun and non contact thermometer, something I picked up in a BMW motorcycle manual. You only need to get to 110-130 degrees centigrade and this works for bearing istallatioan and removal as well as removing stuck bolts. Works best for alloy housings with steel bolts as the alloy expands more than the steel. Works while the alloy is still hot.

Thanks for sharing this video. That’s very skilful methodology to remove broken bolts without further damage. 👍👍

@ultimatehandyman

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

Your hollow drill guide sleeve made from an intact bolt in sheer genius. Well done!

@ultimatehandyman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍

@marthavaughan4660

4 жыл бұрын

@@ultimatehandyman I learned some of this owning Hondas in the 1960s, w/ straight blade screws-- no phillips. thanx.

@juanalday7515

4 жыл бұрын

Happy Customer . Muy bueno, práctico...

@michaelszczys8316

4 жыл бұрын

I dunno. 99.9% of the broken bolts I ever encounter are right at the surface of the hole and you could never use one of those drilling fixtures. Of the 99.9% the majority are completely corroded or jammed in the threads and even if you make a nice hole in the center an easy- out still won’t turn it. I usually have to get a small hole as close as possible to center and then progress up in size till I’m right at the edge of the thread and then try to use a tap to clear out the remaining thread of the bolt without tearing up the base thread. You are very lucky, it looks like all yours came out with easy- out extractor

@yellowveedub

4 жыл бұрын

If not already done you should patent those and have them produced for sale. I'd buy them

I've been a fitter for 40 years and never thought of using any of these three simple ideas! Awesome, thanks.

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment 👍

Despite the video is a bit old, I really appreciate the suggestions that you give. Not sure about the copper grease, I was told that's fine between steel-steel. But it can give a galvanic corrosion when used between steel and aluminium. Thanks for the tips!

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍

@engineclinic

6 ай бұрын

There's 2 types of anti-seize. The copper type was designed for aluminum.

Some great ideas there. Have to say as a professional automotive mechanic I haven't seen to many deep broken bolts or studs. Most all are flush with surface or smidge below.

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

One site, most are flush or just proud of the surface, but on a couple of machines we get them recessed in the hole, which made me think of ways of getting them out. Thanks for the comment 👍

@captainamericaamerica8090

3 жыл бұрын

**TOO.

@johnkomosa4089

2 жыл бұрын

There is a differance between a professional mechanic and a handy man. Salute. Thank you for your service sir. The number of your likes speaks volumes.

I love seeing different techniques to help when you screw up so thanks for the upload.

as a relatively new mechanic, this is an eye opening video. I'll be drilling out bolts when i have time haha. You have to be the calmest guy i've seen dealing with broken bolts hahaha

@ultimatehandyman

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍

Nice tip on drilling a hole through the center of a bolt. Wish I saw this video a few weeks ago when it would've really come in handy on a project that I am currently busy with (plenty old rusty bolts snapped off here and there). I will still remember this tip for future use, so thank you plenty!:)

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped Thanks for the comment 👍

@wovenscrolls

3 жыл бұрын

I am busy getting a 1982 range rover running again and there might still be some stubborn bolts on the way...

Those guides are an excellent idea. I've never seen those before. I'm off to get some bolts and make some. I'll have to use a drill press though. 👍

@ultimatehandyman

5 жыл бұрын

It should be easy enough on the drill press. I was going to do that, but it was much easier on the lathe. Thanks for the comment

@oobaka1967

5 жыл бұрын

Ditto

@802Garage

5 жыл бұрын

Same. Living where I do broken bolts are all too common. These are all the techniques I would use. I hadn't seen the hinge tool before though. Wouldn't actually be that hard to drill some through holes in various bolts, which I think you were suggesting Big Ben, and use those as guides too.

@802Garage

5 жыл бұрын

Oh... And I unpause the video and that's exactly what he did, hahaha!

@jamesphillips1175

5 жыл бұрын

@glyn hodges really great advice

As a guy who has dealt with his share of broken bolts. You made the removals look easy. Definitely like your drill bit guides👍

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍

The bolt is a great idea, key is keeping your hole centered, TY for that tip. Try turning the extractor counter-clockwise while tapping on it with a hammer seems to give it a better bite. Been a machinist removing broken bolts on aircraft for over 30 years. Glad i stumbled on this video!!!

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Greg 👍

something that everyone seems to forget to mention about using left hand drill bits to extract a broken bolt is the importance of drilling in short burst with steady pressure, it's the constant stopping that allows the bit to dig in and begin spinning the broken bolt, also if the item is important enough the best easy out ever is a back ground tap, if easy outs have failed, as a last resort you take an appropriate size tap and put a reverse grind on the tip so it grabs spinning backwards, you may waste a tap but chances are you will save the part, this trick pulled me out of one of my most desperate situations ......

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

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@kadzwunr4989

Жыл бұрын

Wondering will the extractor catch better on the threads of the drilled hole if you didn’t drill it in reverse ?

Great video. All the same steps I usually take. The hinge tool and drilled bolt guides are genius though!

@ultimatehandyman

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment ;-)

@802Garage

5 жыл бұрын

Any time! Thanks for the reply. :)

@stever5887

5 жыл бұрын

802 Garage--The hinge tool (spring-loaded drill bit within a metal body that fits into the hole) is generically known as a "Vix-Bit". They are made by the S.E. Vick Tool Co., Inc., Lakeville, MN 55044 and others; Bosch also makes them and there are some Asian imports as well. They've been around for years and are available through Amazon and many industrial suppliers like Grainger and MSC. I have to agree the drilled bolt guides are also invaluable. Perhaps another viewer knows of a company that offers them for those of us without access to a drill press or lathe.

@evanhinojoza646

5 жыл бұрын

He to the fucking point in stop talking bro

@theupscriber65

5 жыл бұрын

Use an endmill instead of a drill on broken bolts. Endmills don't walk.

Great idea using self-centring hinge drills! I'll be adding some to my shopping list. Like the drilled bolts too!

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍

Look, I know this is a 2 year old post. But I feel I have to share this. 2000 Dodge Dakota 4.7L. Over torqued a head bolt and about 1 1/4 inches of thread broke off in the block. BY FAR...the easiest extraction I've ever done simply by using your method here. Left handed drill bit took it all the way out. Thanks, man!!! You just saved this engine! After 6 months of trying, I was about to junk it. But all it took was this. Thanks again! 👍

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant 👍 I'm glad the video helped Thanks for the comment 👍

What bugs me is how fragile the extractors tend to be. I've snapped off enough of them to usually make this a nerve-wracking job. Drilling a bolt as drill guide is a great tip - thanks a lot for that one!

@Bobby-fj8mk

2 жыл бұрын

That's the problem - the screw extractors are so easy to break off inside the broken bolt. Then you have a huge problem.

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

You can always drill them out- kzread.info/dash/bejne/aX53yKeGoqbQmMY.html&t

@Bobby-fj8mk

2 жыл бұрын

@@ultimatehandyman - thanks I watched that video on how to drill out a tap - very well done.

@garyrock2356

2 жыл бұрын

You are not the only one to suffer a "snap off". I avoid them now as usually causing more trouble then they are worth.

@mikevanin1

2 жыл бұрын

@@ultimatehandyman Cheers, mate!

Great video! I never have been good at extraction of broken bolts, but feel more confident to try with your methods!

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

It's hit and miss sometimes, especially if using a screw extractor. Thanks for the comments

You are very skilled at your trade. My only comment is to always blow ALL debris out of the hole before using the extractor. Grains of sand or bolt particles in the aluminum threads can destroy the threads during extraction.

@jonalarcon8564

4 жыл бұрын

BeerBBQMan your right

@fk4515

4 жыл бұрын

Or at worst your shavings get pushed into the threads and muck up the extraction process

@gatormathis

3 жыл бұрын

I tried to tell him.....

@rcblitzfpv8346

3 жыл бұрын

Nah tipp them out cause you blow them they can get in your eyes and other places

One of the best videos on this topic on KZread hands down. Bravo, my friend.

@ultimatehandyman

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! 👍

Thank you...your videos are always simple, to the point and very informative. Thanks very much for sharing!

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found the video useful Thanks for the comment 👍

Автору респект! ни одного негативного ответа на негативные комментарии!!! А РУКИ ИЗ ПРАВИЛЬНОГО МЕСТА РАСТУТ!!!!!!!!!!!УДАЧИ С НАИЛУЧШИМИ ПОЖЕЛАНИЯМИ!

@ultimatehandyman

5 жыл бұрын

Спасибо за комментарий

@jokes4944

5 жыл бұрын

@@ultimatehandyman я делал проще просверливал (очень рядом) в шпильке 2 дырочки диаметр 2 или 3 мм, забивал туда заточеное плоское сверло оно разрубало мост между 2мя дырочками и отркчивал этим же сверлом так как на конце был квадрат и можно было ключом выкрутить но можно просто пробить мост между 2 дырками а откручивать уже мягкой сталью чтобы сверло (которым били) не лопнуло и не застряло вшпильке

@ultimatehandyman

5 жыл бұрын

@@jokes4944 Спасибо за комментарий

This is such a brilliant solution, you should market these so people don't have to make their own. BTW: I use a left-handed drill bit when extracting broken bolts, it often unwinds it without the need for an easy out.

@Dolphster69

3 жыл бұрын

I had this idea in the 60s, everyone thought I was nuts, they would end up breaking the extractor off in the bolt

@MarcLaurens1

2 жыл бұрын

one of the bolts he removed he did with the left hand drill bit.

@Ax4400

2 жыл бұрын

What is a left-handed drill bit? What brand is strongest for 9.8 Hex headed sheered bolt?

Great video. For rusted-in bolts, torch heat the bolt after you have drilled it out halfway, to remove. The bolt becomes red and reduced in size for extraction... quickly apply the EZout shown. The worked piece will not get hot enough to worry. (like a heat sink) You can always place rag water on surrounding area of project to cool as you heat with torch tip.

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

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Excellent video. Easy to see and understand! A bottom tap is usually good for cleaning the threads.

Your samples came out so easily with easy-outs. It reminds me of my most amazing case of a broken water pump bolt on a Toyota. The broken bit was a the bottom of an inch+ of clearance hole down to threads deep in the cast iron engine block. Drilling a hole in the broken bolt with a long bit was easy enough - this was back when Japanese bolts were notoriously soft. To this day I still am totally amazed that I got away with a brazed extension (old valve stem) on an easy-out to get the bite deep enough. The broken part came out as easily as the samples in the video . Wow, did that really work?! I do like your tip with the alignment hole through a bolt. Too bad my cases are always near flush so no threads to engage. I tend to end up with grinding the end flat, if possible, and very carefully centerpunching for the drill, starting small and working larger, depending how well centered. My cases are typically locked in place with corrosion and easy-out has low chance of success. The best helper has been to head the part to dull-red with torch, which I suspect expands the bolt into the rust and creates a little clearance when the bolt cools.

@thomaspotter7119

3 жыл бұрын

Heat seems to work when nothing else does. Heating then shock cooling sure helps to loosen rust frozen bolts, but you still need liquid wrench and torque!

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

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@bernardkinsky1637

2 жыл бұрын

,I have been using small allen keys and grind the end into a 3 point,removed lots in my turbocharger shop.

that was the best video i have ever seen how to remove broken bolts. description was perfect and understanding as well..keep up the good work that was a great video

@ultimatehandyman

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍

@joemalloy4224

3 жыл бұрын

The day you stop learning is the day you stop living

That is amazing. What a great video. I appreciate that you took the time to put this video together. Thank you!

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

Great video. I enjoyed watching being I was a Diesel mechanic for 27 years. The tools you used to center the drill bit was genius. Sir you have talent. Nice work.

@ultimatehandyman

Жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks 👍

Son of a gun! Excellent! Glad I watched this video. Thank You

A truly useful series of tips to remove everyone's nightmare, a broken stud.

@ultimatehandyman

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Tony ;-)

Much appreciated. One more minor addition is to use a vacuum cleaner after drilling to ensure unwanted swarf is removed, further reducing the chance of thread damage.

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

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Well done. Patience without throwing tools and swearing. I enjoyed that. Thank you. Chris

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris 👍

That was a really good video, and now I finally have a use for that bloody hinge drill, as I am a useless carpenter..... Subscribed!

@ultimatehandyman

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment

I wish I had seen this years ago removing steel bolts from aluminum cross members on Snowmobile rails. It was almost guaranteed the bolts would snap off trying to remove them. I usually went to the snowmobile bone yard and picked up another Aluminum cross shaft. The ones that held a bearing or bushing and an idler wheel would certainly break because you couldn't heat it with a torch. Usually the threads would strip out if the bolt did come out so it was an impossible job. I used tons of antiseize when reassembling the frame rails.Good video. I no longer do snowmobile repair.

Excellent video. I have been in industrial maintenance for 35 years and I have never seen anyone drill a hole through the center of a bolt and use it for a guide. Genius. Another way to get that bolt center puched without damaging the threads is with a transfer punch. If you have the experience you can lay a nut on top of the piece with a broken bolt and weld a nut ti the broken stud. Let it cool and then back it out. Of course you cant do that with aluminum. Just ensure that you do not weld the stud to what ever you are removing it from. It takes a very steady hand and in some cases a specialized welding rod.

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, transfer punches are a great tool 👍 I have a set here and keep meaning to make a video about them, but I keep forgetting 😂 Thanks for the comment 👍

@davejalenderki

2 жыл бұрын

@@ultimatehandyman Yes sir. You are welcome.

Brilliant tip - thanks. You can center drill those bolts in a drill press. I once made a drill extension by center drilling a length of all-thread (3/8") I just bolted it onto a piece of 2x4, nicked the center, then clamped it on to the drill press platform.

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

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You saved my butt again, thanks! A cheap set of left hand bits from harbour junk freight did the trick.

@ultimatehandyman

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍

Excellent detailed video sir. You just untortured my life and made life worth living for again. Amazing unique way to do this. Thank you sir. You are truly a genius.

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad the video helped Thanks for the comment 👍

Like a lot of other people commenting I'm 71 yrs old and this is the first time I've seen this drilled out bolt guide trick , pretty slick , great job .

@ultimatehandyman

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

When I heard you pronounce the word "aluminium" correctly, I instantly had a strong suspicion you are an extremely clever guy. And watching this clip, you confirmed my suspicion. And all of this without any annoying background music. Thanks for sharing.

@ultimatehandyman

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍

Very well done. Thank you for the excellent tutorial.

@ultimatehandyman

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

@auggie803

4 жыл бұрын

-And thank you for your service.

@ralphperregaux6891

4 жыл бұрын

@@ultimatehandyman Giill fits all righrs

the drill bushings are a great idea. Thanks!

Drilling out the bolt to act as a guide is a great idea. Sheared studs are a bastard to punch in the center, you explained it all very well. Thanks

@ultimatehandyman

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found the video useful Thanks for the comment 👍

No ground breaking science or BS. Nothing fancy just easy to follow directions. I loved the hinge drill tool. Never seen one of those before. The drilled bolts were a nice touch, but I don't have access to a lathe. Good vid. Thanks.

@ultimatehandyman

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 👍

Something I have never been able to do successfully, thanks for the tips!

@ultimatehandyman

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

People who can actually get easy outs to work are magicians.

@scottmichael3745

3 жыл бұрын

It just takes practice. I use them all the time.

@heybird5660

3 жыл бұрын

I never use them. Ive been removing broken bolts for many years by drilling the correct size drill & hammering in torx bits. Ive found paticularly on small bolts the tapered extractors can expand the bolt & make it even tighter.

@erniemenard7727

3 жыл бұрын

@@heybird5660 That's a very good idea. I can see how the impacts from driving the torx bits into the broken bolts serve to help break the bolt free to turn easily.

@diyguy6054

3 жыл бұрын

Takes skill. To be honest, if I have a welder available. I'd rather weld to it and extract it.

@dakarpsi

3 жыл бұрын

The only problem I ever have with easy outs is centering the drill as breaks are never straight and it likes to walk

Got in a wreck on my motorcycle and my footboard snapped off from the two bolts in the frame. I knew it was possible but didn’t know how. Thankfully my bolts are flush on the edge. If brought me so much joy watching you do this . Thanks a lot

@ultimatehandyman

8 ай бұрын

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

This video saved me from a very expensive visit to a mechanic. Great logical advice. Thank you for a common sense instructional video.

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad the video helped Thanks for the comment 👍

Excellent. This is exactly what I needed! Thanks for making this video.

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks for the comment 👍

THANK YOU >>> VERY HELPFUL FOR WORKING ON BROKEN BOLTS ON MY DIRT BIKE!! THANKS FOR AWESOME VIDEO!

@ultimatehandyman

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment

@zabou3867

5 жыл бұрын

lmao came here for the same reason

@spinkygames6398

5 жыл бұрын

Lol same my frame bolt is snapped

@Rs817t

5 жыл бұрын

my spark plug broke inside the motor of mine i think its cross threaded im stuck 💀

Thank you very much for this video. Many years ago, I was THE machinist in a Ford truck dealership and I did many things there including removing bolts that had been broken off in deep holes. The thing I am most impressed about in your methods is the way you made guides to center the drill bit on the broken bolts. The thing I want to say is that I did experiments on aluminum getting broken bolts out. It is a misconception that a cutting torch can damage aluminum castings. I made a fixture for a machine that one could bolt a valve body on to the fixture and the machine would exercise the valve body just like it was in a real transmission. To make these fixtures, we had to cut up an old worn out transmission case where the hoses from the machine could be married to the valve body via the fixture we made. I sawed the first case with a metal saw and that was slow. We tested cutting the case with a cutter we put on our milling machine still not real good. I spoke to a welder about the problem we had cutting the case up. He said bring me one of the cases and I will cut it for you in no time. He turned up his welder to very hot and used a carbon rod. He cut the case in no time using that method. I asked him if we could use a cutting torch to do the job and he said no. I called nonsense on him for what he said and he allowed me to try. I did and I was not able to cut anything on that aluminum case with the torch. The reason for it is that aluminum is a good conductor of heat and will dissipate the heat faster than the torch can heat it. Also, the larger the hunk of aluminum, the better. May not work on a small piece. I know the method works as I have depended it for years. I showed my son and he has used it being a mechanic who had broken off bolts before...etc. I urge you to try this method a few times on something that is no good to build your confidence and skill before using it on something important.

@ultimatehandyman

Жыл бұрын

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@dolphincliffs8864

Жыл бұрын

Plasma cutters work on Aluminum.

Brilliant Worked very well. Ordered the whole kit for about $80 Thanks for posting.

@ultimatehandyman

11 ай бұрын

I'm glad the video helped Thanks for the comment 👍

Brilliant. I know that someday I’m going to be faced with a broken bolt and now I’ll know what to do (in addition to swearing). Thanks so much for sharing your experience.

@ultimatehandyman

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

Great video. I've been removing broken boys for many years but never thought to make a centering device like you have. I'm going to make a set for all of my workers starting tomorrow. Thank you again.

@ultimatehandyman

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help Thanks for the comment 👍

@Yeoblade

2 жыл бұрын

I Think you're watching the video!

Wonderful to see an expert modestly and efficiently at work!

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

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I could hug you right now.... I had a bolt snapped in an aluminum head. I tried drilling and using the extractor but nothing worked. Then I found your video and realized that the one thing I forgot to do was to use the the extractor to punch again before extracting. Huge smile one my face when I felt it bite and saw it come out!😃

@ultimatehandyman

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad the video helped Thanks for the comment 👍

This is one of those, "Where have to been all my life!?!?!" Moments. Thank you Thank you! I have always struggled when this happened. Going to make a full set of common sizes tomorrow. Aaaaand then I'll probably never have another broken bolt again.

@ultimatehandyman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍🏼

@1jim58

4 жыл бұрын

If you never have another broken bolt because you made a set of guide bolts then I'd say they were well worth the effort.

@claybornlewis276

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing

good tips! i like the self centering drill and bolt pilot. ive never had anything come out that easily however. where i live, in the "rust belt" of the us, nearly everythibg is pretty well rusted and siezed up. we are pretty experiemced with removing broken bolts. Absolutely my #1 suggestion is stack the deck in your favor to avoid getting in this situation in the first place. soak the bolt in penetrating oil, sometimes days if you have to, use allot of heat if you can, and use impact tools. bolt head rounding is also a verry common problem here, and i have grown to love the impact rated spiral toothed sockets for extracting rounded bolt heads. 95% of the time the bolt breaks flush with the surface of the part so unfortionatly those great techniques of center drilling wouldnt work, but i find that using a center punch i can usually get a decently centered hole. however i dont think ive ever gotten one of those screw extractors to actually work, if you think about it the bolt has usually broken by putting full torque on the bolt head, so the idea that a much smaller screw extractor will get it out when full torque on the bolt head didnt do it is a bit dubious. I will usually try a screw extractor on the off chance that it works and dosent itself break in the hole, and more often than not i just end up having to drill the hole out and tap it larger or helichoil it

@jimcarroll2932

5 жыл бұрын

shonuffisthemaster j

@clavo3352

5 жыл бұрын

shonuff - -Yup been there. Also drill a small hole to get oil onto the stuck threads. Also, grind a straight slot for a screwdriver.

@mark4079

5 жыл бұрын

Good post. This is a great video but in the real world I never have stuck bolts that come out as clean as his did and the screw extractors rarely work on a rusted or corroded bolts. Not to mention the moron that cross threaded it in the first place. Tap and die set after I drill the bolt are usually what I have to do.

@russg1801

5 жыл бұрын

The reason a bolt extractor sometimes works when the bolt has been broken off at the hex is simply because, with the fastener clamping two parts together, the bolt is in tension - it's STRETCHED! Think about it; often you can't budge a screw but after cutting off the head and removing the part it's securing, you put a Vise Grip on what's left an it turns right out. Not all the time, but often.

@sandmanbub

5 жыл бұрын

I always, unless there's no room for me to, strike the bolt with a non pointed punch and hammer or an air hammer w/punch to break the corrosion's bond and slightly deform the threads leaving a bit of wiggle room before applying heat and wax or other lubricant, then drill and use the extractor. The shock/impact almost always loosens the bolt enough to remove with very little torque. Big problem is, there's usually not enough room to do that.

Many years ago I used a piece of round bar stock to make a drill bit guide to center up on a broken head bolt that was deep in the block. Since the bolt broke at the top end of the threads there was no way to use the Allen head bolts like you used, but I will keep the idea in mind! Many times I have used my Mig welder to build up the broken off bolt to get it up to the surface, then welded a nut on that. Of course I soak the broken bolt threads with Kroil first and sometimes heat the base metal up with a torch to help break any corrosion loose.

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

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Thanks! I learned something new today. I have removed many broken bolts while working on engines years ago and this video was a good refresher on technique. Thanks again. Bill from Linglestown Pennsylvania

@ultimatehandyman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill 👍

This is the best how-to presentation I have ever seen on KZread! Very time-efficient & factually accurate. And the video was rock solid. No left-handed jerky camera work here. Thanks for the vid!

@ultimatehandyman

5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, Bob Thanks for the comment 👍

@lonnieblackwell5107

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!,

Thank You, I Found it very Helpful...

@ultimatehandyman

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍

Today this video taught me: 1) Center-drilled bolt to serve as a drill guide; 2) Use of a door-hinge guide fitted with left-hand drill bit; 3) "Swarf" is the name for the chips of debris that result from drilling/machining/etc.

@ultimatehandyman

Жыл бұрын

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