How to extract a screw or bolt using
spiral fluted extractors with drill out ends

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Equipment you will need:

• Drill
• Micro or standard spiral fluted extractors with drill out ends
• Adjustable spanner or mole grip pliers
• Vice

Step 1 – Attach extractor to drill

Place the extractor into the drill with drill out end facing out. Set the drill to reverse or anti-clockwise.

Step 2 – Place and use drill out

Place the tip of the drill out on the screw or bolt as close as you can to the centre. Squeeze the trigger to start making a hole; make sure to keep lifting the drill out to make sure you are in the centre.

Step 3 – Change to opposite end of extractor

Once you have created a suitable hole, flip the extractor to expose its opposite end.

Step 4 – Use spiral extractor

Keep the drill in reverse or anti-clockwise. Place the spiral extractor into the pre-drilled hole and lightly pull the trigger of the drill.

Step 5 – Extract screw or bolt

Once it is has gripped the screw or bolt you can carry on until it is completely removed.

Step 6 – Remove screw or bolt

Sometimes the extractor can get stuck in the screw or bolt. If this happens, place the screw or bolt into a vice and tighten it so it’s held securely upright. Grip your adjustable spanner or vice grip pliers and twist the extractor clockwise to remove it from the screw or bolt.