6-piece screw extractor set
Stripped screw? Back it out with your drill.
4.6 · 276 marketplace ratingsFor stripped, rusted and snapped screws. Six double-ended bits, 2 to 12 mm, in a hard case.
$24.95Free delivery
Launch price until Mon, 30 Nov, then $29.95. 2 or more sets come with a free magnetic wristband.
- Works on Phillips, flat, Torx, hex and rounded-off heads
- Double-ended: cut a seat, flip the bit, back the screw out
- HSS 4341 high-speed steel, 1/4" hex shank fits any drill or driver
What's in the box
- 6 double-ended extractor bits: #0, #1, #2 ×2, #3, #4
- Hard plastic case, each bit in its own slot
- Gold or grey finish, your pick
Delivery
Free and tracked, anywhere in Australia. Your set ships from our supplier's warehouse overseas and takes 9 to 15 days. We email the tracking number as soon as it's moving. Full shipping details
Refunds and returns
If it doesn't get your screw out, email us within 30 days of delivery and we'll refund you in full. Keep the set. Changed your mind before it ships? We'll cancel and refund it. Read the refund policy
How it works
Three steps, drill in reverse.
Every bit is double-ended, and both ends work with the drill running backwards, so you never switch direction.
- 1
Cut a seat
Pick the size for your screw. The burr end grinds a clean cone into the stripped head.
- 2
Flip the bit
Turn the bit round to the threaded end. Same number, same hole.
- 3
Back it out
Still in reverse, slow. The left-hand thread bites harder as it turns, and the screw unwinds with it.
Often the screw starts turning on step one, because the burr end cuts in reverse too.
What it removes
For the screws that won't turn.
- Stripped Phillips, flat and Torx heads
- Rusted screws on the car, the fence or the shed
- Deck and hinge screws that spin but won't come up
- Screws that snapped with part of the head left
- Small screws in appliances, toys and furniture, from 2 mm
- #4 6.2 mmscrews 6–12 mm
- #3 4.0 mmscrews 5–10 mm
- #2 3.4 mmscrews 4–8 mm
- #2 3.4 mmscrews 4–8 mm
- #1 2.8 mmscrews 3–5 mm
- #0 1.9 mmscrews 2–3 mm
Size guide
Which bit for which screw.
| Bit | Burr tip | For |
|---|---|---|
| #0 | 1.9 mm | 2–3 mm screws |
| #1 | 2.8 mm | 3–5 mm screws |
| #2 ×2 | 3.4 mm | 4–8 mm screws |
| #3 | 4.0 mm | 5–10 mm screws |
| #4 | 6.2 mm | 6–12 mm screws |
Start with the size for your screw. If the burr end skates instead of cutting, go one size up. The #2 is the one most people use, so there are two.
In the box
What you get.
- Bits
- 6 double-ended: #0, #1, #2 ×2, #3, #4
- Steel
- HSS 4341 high-speed steel
- Length
- 51 mm each
- Shank
- 1/4" hex shank: drills, impact drivers, quick-change holders
- Case
- Hard plastic case, each bit in its own slot
- Finish
- Gold or grey
Specifications are as listed by the maker.
Product reviews
Selected feedback from a third-party marketplace, paraphrased for clarity. Rating as of .
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5 out of 5 stars
I got the rusted screws out in about a minute.
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5 out of 5 stars
It was a bit wet inside when it arrived, but the set was as described.
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5 out of 5 stars
Everything went quickly. Thanks!
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FAQ
Common questions.
Will it fit my drill?
Yes, if your drill or impact driver takes normal bits. The shank is a 1/4" hex shank, so it clicks into a quick-change holder or sits in an ordinary chuck.
Which way do I spin it?
Reverse, for both steps. Go slow on the extractor end and lean on the drill a little. The thread is left-handed, so turning backwards drives it in and unwinds the screw at the same time.
What kind of screws does it work on?
Phillips, flat, Torx, hex and heads that are just rounded off. The burr end cuts its own seat, so the head shape doesn't matter. It's also good for rusted screws and screws that snapped with some of the head left.
What if it doesn't work?
Email help@backouttools.com within 30 days of delivery and we'll refund you in full. You don't need to send it back. Faulty or damaged on arrival? Same deal. Your rights under Australian Consumer Law apply on top of that.
What won't it do?
Very hard bolts, like some high-tensile machine bolts, can be harder than the bit. If the burr end won't bite after a few seconds, stop: forcing it can snap the tip off inside the screw.
Which size do I need?
Match the bit to your screw's diameter. The size guide has the maker's ranges, and our screw extractor size chart converts Australian gauges (8g, 10g, 14g) and metric sizes. If two bits fit, start with the smaller one.
Is this the same as an easy out?
Yes. Easy out is the everyday name for a screw extractor. A classic easy out needs you to drill a pilot hole first. These double-ended bits cut their own seat with the burr end, so you don't. More in types of screw extractor.
How long does delivery take?
9 to 15 days, free and tracked, anywhere in Australia. You'll see the exact dates before you pay, and get the tracking number by email as soon as it's moving.
Where does it ship from?
From our supplier's warehouse overseas, with tracking all the way to your door. That's why it takes a bit over a week.
What if the set is faulty?
Email help@backouttools.com with your order details so we can help. See our refunds and returns policy for your rights under Australian Consumer Law.
How do I pay?
Card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, through Stripe. Your card details go straight to Stripe and never touch our site.
Something else? Email help@backouttools.com. We usually reply within a day.
Guides
Stuck screw? Start here.
Free how-tos, easiest fix first. Not every stripped screw needs an extractor, and we'll tell you when it doesn't.
- How to remove a stripped screwSeven ways to get it out, from a rubber band to an extractor, in the order to try them.
- How to use a screw extractorPicking the size, which way to turn, drill speed, and the mistakes that snap bits.
- Screw extractor size chartWhich extractor for which screw, in millimetres, Australian gauges and metric bolts.
- How to remove a rusted screwPenetrating oil, shock, heat and an extractor, in the order that works.
- How to remove a broken screwSnapped above, flush or below the surface: what to do for each.
- Types of screw extractorDouble-ended bits, easy outs, multi-spline, sockets: what each is for.
Keep one in the drawer.
Next time a screw strips, it's a two-minute job instead of a wasted afternoon. Free tracked delivery Australia-wide, and your money back if it doesn't get the screw out.