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Damaged screw & bolt extractors

Stripped screw?
Drill. Flip. Out.

Double-ended M2 high-speed steel bits. Cut a pocket in reverse, flip the bit, and back the screw out — with the drill you already own.

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  • Sold exclusively at Lowe's
  • M2 tool steel
  • On the job since 2013
A SpeedOut bit drilling in reverse into a stripped bolt head, metal shavings around it
Best sellerScrew Extractor 4-Pack$14.98 at Lowe's

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How it works

Three steps. All in reverse.

The #1 mistake is drilling forward. Set your drill to reverse for the cut and the extraction, go slow, and lean on it.

  1. Close-up of the SpeedOut drilling end, its fluted tip lined up over the head of a stripped screw

    Drill in reverse

    Chuck the drilling end. Set the drill to reverse. Press firmly and cut a clean divot, about 1/16–1/8 in deep.

  2. The double-ended SpeedOut bit with curved arrows showing it flipped end for end

    Flip bit may be hot

    Take the bit out, flip it end for end and chuck the extracting end. Handle with care — it heats up.

  3. The extracting end's spiral reverse threads biting into the screw head and backing the screw out

    Extract still in reverse

    Keep the drill in reverse. Go slow and apply significant pressure. The screw backs right out.

Full guide & troubleshooting

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The right way, in 30 seconds.

Drilling end, reverse, make a divot. Flip to the extractor end, still in reverse. Very slow, significant pressure. That's it.

  • Reverse only. Both ends, every time.
  • Apply pressure. Push the bit into the cone.
  • Go slow. Low speed when extracting.
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The Correct Way to Use SpeedOutDrilling end in, drill in reverse, make a divot. Flip to the extractor end, still in reverse, go slow with firm pressure.

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Which one do I need?

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FeatureScrew ExtractorBolt ExtractorMicro Screw Extractor
Best forFor stripped, cam-out and broken-head screws.For rounded, stripped and snapped bolts, ¼–½ in (6–12 mm).For small stripped screws, sizes 1–3 (3–6 mm).
Pieces444
MaterialM2 high-speed steel (HSS)M2 tool steelM2 tool steel
CaseNone listed by Lowe's—Hard case
Lowe's item #83203263074666307467
Lowe's price$14.98$19.98$17.98

Reviews

From Lowe's customers.

Customer reviews, quoted word for word. More on each product page.

  • These worked for 90 percent of the deck screws I needed removed. They do wear out so depending on how many screws you need to remove you may need to buy 2 sets.

    Verified purchaserLowe's · 4-pack HSS · Sep 2026 · Would recommend

  • “Works well!”

    Worked as advertised. Had to go a size up to extract screw.

    Lowe's shopperLowe's · 4-pack HSS · Would recommend

  • Helped get out a stripped screw from the 90s.

    Lowe's shopperLowe's · 4-pack HSS · Aug 2026 · Would recommend

  • “When you strip out a screw these sets work”

    Handy to have the full set of 3 different sizes. You never know when you'll need them. They do work but instructions are a bit confusing. The packaging looks good, but i recommend they put the instructions in the plastic black box that holds the bits and puts the sizes for each set on the black plastic box cover.

    LaybackLennieLowe's · Oct 29, 2025 · excerpt · Would recommend

  • “Wonderful option for my toolkit”

    Usually I just look for my vice grips when I find a rounded off bolt, but now I have options! Try to get the bit centered before you drill the hole, but I found that it even worked off center in my test. I did have to guess which bit to find the right size, and don't burn yourself when screwing down the outer sleeve for the extractor, but otherwise worked flawlessly. Also, make sure your item is well secured.

    cb88 Verified ProLowe's · Oct 31, 2025 · excerpt · Would recommend

  • “Works well for normal bolt extracting”

    I didn't get to use it a whole lot, so I don't know everything about it, but when I did use it didn't break immediately like everything else I had tried, in fact - it didn't break at all :)

    thehornhero Verified PurchaserLowe's · May 14, 2026 · excerpt · Would recommend

Where to buy

On the shelf at Lowe's.

We sell our product exclusively at Lowe's. Show the item number to a store associate, or order online for delivery or pickup.

FAQ

Good questions.

Why reverse for both steps?

It's the #1 thing people miss. Drilling in reverse cuts the cone without driving the screw deeper, and the extracting end is cut to grip counter-clockwise. Reverse to drill, reverse to extract.

Where can I buy SpeedOut?

We sell our product exclusively at Lowe's — in store and at lowes.com. Each product page lists the Lowe's item number so you can find it on the shelf.

Which one do I need?

Most household and deck screws: the Screw Extractor. Small screws (sizes 1–3, 3–6 mm): the Micro. Rounded or snapped bolts ¼–½ in (6–12 mm): the Bolt Extractor.

Can I use an impact driver?

Yes for the Screw Extractor and the Micro — both packages say they're great for use with impact drivers. The Bolt Extractor package doesn't say, so use a drill for that one. Whatever you use, run it in reverse, slow, with firm pressure.

What kinds of screws does it remove?

Phillips, flat, hex, Torx, square drive and painted-over heads, plus screws with the head broken off — in wood, sheet metal and machine applications.

It isn't biting. What should I do?

Make sure both steps are in reverse. Drill the cone about 1/16 in deeper, or go up one size, then extract slowly with more pressure.

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