This has probably been posted already but it seems like a fair test.
Rounded nut/bolt extractors
- Thread starter Trav
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Well the Craftsman rounded nut/bolt remover set I got was probably $30 to $40. I doubt I would have paid more than $50 for it.
I like the Irwins.
same here, they work pretty darn good
AutoMechanic
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I plan on buying those Snap-on ones but I’m getting the deep ones as I already have the shallow ones that are Craftsman USA. A lot of people at work have those deep well ones and they are amazing.
Looks like the Rocket Socket set is very effective and a decent value.
I had some vintage 1980s Montgomery Ward extractor set I got my from my dad (when he worked in the store, he lets say loved to abuse his employee discount on the tools) that I recently broke trying to get a friends 13mm drain pan plug out.
The Mac Tool truck came by work, and well, decided to use my line of credit and buy https://www.mactools.com/products/sxmdpex8rbrt this.
The Mac Tool truck came by work, and well, decided to use my line of credit and buy https://www.mactools.com/products/sxmdpex8rbrt this.
Look into these made in the USA by HB.
13 Piece 3/8" Drive Deep Turbo Socket SAE/ Metric Set - - Amazon.com
13 Piece 3/8" Drive Deep Turbo Socket SAE/ Metric Set - - Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
JHZR2
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Rocketsocket / Hudson Bearing make the Snap on sets. Made in Columbus Ohio with all USA made steel
I bought the Rocket Socket set last year per your recommendation. Bought my dad a set too. They’ve done their job so far. They’re impact rated, but I haven’t tried that yet. No dents in the teeth yet.
My original set is one from Craftsman. US made I think and the same as some tool truck brands. They aren’t sockets though. The fit inside a socket or wrench and can be a pain to use. Bought them in 2014 or so to take the rounded drain plug off the wife’s car.
My original set is one from Craftsman. US made I think and the same as some tool truck brands. They aren’t sockets though. The fit inside a socket or wrench and can be a pain to use. Bought them in 2014 or so to take the rounded drain plug off the wife’s car.
Amazon currently has a $10 coupon on the 3/8" drive 13pc RocketSocket kit. Final price = $60
Thank you for posting. Ordered
JHZR2
Staff member
Rocket socket came to my rescue tonight. I was pulling the intake on my 2.5L OM602.96 5-cyl turbo diesel, and hit an early snag with the intake cross pipe, which is held on with two Allen bolts.
One was rounded from beginning, but my bondhus ball head made it worse.
I have a set of Proto Allen bolt removers but they just stripped it more.
I wanted to get my eagle grip pliers on it but there wasn’t enough space. The jaws on those are sharp and can bite, but there isn’t room to turn. @The Critic recommended an extractor. I tried the 11 because the 10 didn’t fit. The 11 slipped, eating away some metal, so then I could hammer on the 10. It gripped and removed it in short order.
One was rounded from beginning, but my bondhus ball head made it worse.
I have a set of Proto Allen bolt removers but they just stripped it more.
I wanted to get my eagle grip pliers on it but there wasn’t enough space. The jaws on those are sharp and can bite, but there isn’t room to turn. @The Critic recommended an extractor. I tried the 11 because the 10 didn’t fit. The 11 slipped, eating away some metal, so then I could hammer on the 10. It gripped and removed it in short order.
^^ That makes the whole set worth every penny you spent!
You cant go wrong buying quality tools, if you spend a $100 for it and it saves an hours work I consider it paid for, the next jobs it does are a money maker or time saver.
The worst for me is using the wrong or cheap tool and breaking something.
Or breaking yourself when the cheap crap breaks.
"Fudge!"
Or something like that...
