This simple Screw Extractor tool solves the problem of removing small or hardened screws broken off in wood. When you can’t drill into the screw and use a conventional screw extractor, use one of these hollow bits to cut free a core of wood around the screw. Then pop out the core along with the broken screw and fill the hole with a dowel or plug. Use a plug cutter or tenon cutter (sold separately) to make invisible repairs using the same species of wood.
The set of three includes one of each size.
Specifications
1/4″ Hollow Screw Extractor
- Outside Diameter – 1/4″
- Inside Diameter – 3/16″
- Works for screws up to 6
5/16″ Hollow Screw Extractor
- Outside Diameter – 5/16″
- Inside Diameter – 15/64″
- Works for screws up to 10
3/8″ Hollow Screw Extractor
- Outside Diameter – 3/8″
- Inside Diameter – 1/4″
- Works for screws up to 14
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR USE
Since this tool has no center point, we strongly recommend that you use either a drill press or a guide block. To make a guide block, drill a hole the outside diameter of the hollow screw extractor in a hardwood block. Clamp the guide block in place and drill through the hole.
These cutters are thin-walled. When used in a keyed drill chuck be sure to tighten carefully using all three key holes to make sure the bit is centered and not misshapen. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN! You can easily crush the cutter in a drill chuck.
