Drill a small hole into the centre of the screw, around 1/8 – 1/4 of an inch deep. This will give the screw extractor something to hold onto.

All you have to do is place a rubber band over the screw and try to unscrew it as you normally would. The rubber band supplies increased grip to the screwdriver, making it easier to remove the screw. Use a different size screwdriver DURABLE CASE- This bolt remover set comes in a durable and handy case to ensure optimum portability and to keep the extractor screws separate from all other screw removal drill bits. If you are using a power tool for added gripping power, attach the drill to the protruding end of the extractor and power the drill with a reverse rotation TOP TIP: TAKE CAUTION AND USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN WORKING WITH CHEMICALS. NEVER MIX CHEMICALS. Other methods Choose a drill bit that is smaller in size than the screw that needs removing. For assistance with this, please see our size chart further on in this guide

How to remove a screw using a screw extractor

ALL IN ONE SCREW EXTRACTOR SET - Our screw remover comes with 5 1/4" hex drill bits, each with a different sized end to ensure you have the right extraction tool for rounded screws or any size of the damaged screw you have a problem with.

A screw extractor or bolt extractor is a tool for removing broken, damaged or seized screws and bolts. They can be driven manually using adjustable spanners or vice grip pliers or by using a hand-held power tool. You can learn more in our guide to screw extractors. If you don’t have a screw remover to hand and are looking for an immediate fix, try the following methods of how to remove a broken screw instead. The rubber band method STRONG AND RELIABLE MATERIAL - The easy out bolt extractor set is made from High-Speed Steel (H.S.S 4341) to ensure an extra level of hardness against all types of screws And now you know how to remove a broken screw! It really is easy when you know how, particularly when you’ve got the right tools to help.

Once the troublesome screw has been loosened, you should then be able to easily extract it with a pair of pliers