PostHocFallacy
GBHow did I miss that? I was a machinist for the first part of my working life after 4 years of Machinery Repairman in the Navy. I recognize a left-hand drill bit when I see it. For some reason unknown, even after reading the instructions that came with the Grabit set, I drilled using standard direction with my drill. Needless to say it didn't drill well. It wouldn't even drill deep enough for the removal portion to grab and remove the #8 screw, even though I was using that end properly. I responded to the "No-Reply" email and, surprise, a reply came up for Anthony at Grabit. I explained that something didn't work and also suggested that this HAD TO BE operator error. The response said that he gets this regularly. Even though the directions say both drill and extract must be done "reverse" direction. I slapped my forehead and looked at the Grabit package. Duh! Conspicuously written in bold arrow, "REVERSE." When used correctly, these things are a marvel. He even offered to replace the two that I damaged using incorrectly. Grabit gets 5, operator gets 1. Anthony recommended 30-70 rpm as well. That was another surprise, but it works! My two speed drill press only goes as slow as 160. Use your variable speed cordless.
ROBERT CHERRY
GBI guess I had high expectations even… I guess I had high expectations even after reading some reviews that were not so complimentary. Unfortunately, my expectations were not met. I was able to remove one bolt, after drilling into it with a regular drill bit. The drilling part of the grab it just doesn't cut it. In fact, it walked on a couple of bolts, causing me to have to enlarge the original hole. The extractor loses a lot of its bite fast, so it doesn't grab it! I brought the Pro set thinking I would make it work...it still needs work.
MJH
GBReviews were great but didn’t work for me The order process and delivery was fine, but the drill/extractor combos did not. The drill really isn’t a drill (does not ‘dig’ very deep, which limits ability to get extractor end firmly in the shallow drilled opening. Also, after purchasing and looking at videos on extracting bolts, they often recommend ‘tapping’ the extractor into the drilled opening (to get an initial ‘bite’) with a hammer, which would require hammering the drill end. I started with the #3 drill/extractor (no ‘tapping’); the extractor initially ‘bit’, but then chewed up what metal surrounded the opening. I then used the #4 drill/extractor. Drill worked fine but opening was too small to insert the extractor.
Grant
GBTook Project Farm’s advice after the… Took Project Farm’s advice after the ones I already owned weren’t doing the job. Order the pro set and had it out immediately with minimal effort. Would recommend to anyone
Doug Periman
GBX-out works! First time using this kit. Had a allen screw head that was stripped out and in an inaccessible area. The X-out bit removed it just as advertised. (Just paid for itself) Can't wait to try the extractors on a broken screw. I expect them to impress as well. Quality product, two thumbs up!