Using a SpeedOut Screw Extractor Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
incorrectly is the fastest way to permanently dull, melt, or snap your drill bits. Because these extractors are made of hardened steel designed to cut into stripped screws, they require strict operational limits to survive.
The five most common mistakes that ruin SpeedOut bits are running the drill in the clockwise forward direction, spinning the motor at excessive speeds, forcing the tool at shaky angles, applying too much downward body weight, and neglecting basic bit lubrication. 1. Running the Drill in Forward (Clockwise)
The Mistake: Forgetting to switch the drill’s directional switch and running it in normal forward drive.
The Damage: Total destruction of the bit’s cutting edge in seconds. Both the “burnishing/drilling” side and the “extraction” side are physically threaded to cut and grip exclusively in Reverse (Counter-Clockwise). Running them forward rubs the metal backward, causing instant rounding, friction heat, and blunting.
The Fix: Double-check that your drill is strictly set to reverse before the bit touches the screw head. 2. Operating at High Speed (RPM)
The Mistake: Pulling the drill trigger all the way down and treating the extractor like a high-speed wood drill bit.
The Damage: High rotational speed creates massive friction against hardened metal screws. This friction generates extreme heat that softens the extractor’s hardened steel, rendering the bit permanently useless and melted.
The Fix: Set your drill to its lowest mechanical gear (Setting 1) and lightly feather the trigger to keep the rotation slow and controlled. 3. Drilling and Extracting at an Angle 5 Common Metal Drilling Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
Table_title: Metal Drilling Mistakes: What Most People Get Wrong Table_content: | Mistake | What Happens | How to Fix It | | — | www.ttp-hard-drills.net You’re using your drill & driver WRONG. Do this instead.
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