OK Irwin bolt extrators do work

macafee2 · 28th October 2019, 16:59

A week or so ago I posted a thread about how disappointed I was with Irwin bolt extractors. 1 reply advised that the 10mm one was not a proper 10mm and so I bought the extension pack.

Today I used the proper 10 extractor and it did a fine job, I also used the 13mm extractor and that too did a fine job and so I am a bit of a convert. Unfortunately the metric range is quite poor, there is no 15mm extractor, I could have done with one today.

macafee2

elroy · 28th October 2019, 17:37

i have a metric set Ian, used them to remove the bolts that hold the calipers on , no probs as yet.

macafee2 · 28th October 2019, 18:07

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Originally Posted by elroy

i have a metric set Ian, used them to remove the bolts that hold the calipers on , no probs as yet.

does the set contain 15mm?

macafee2

elroy · 28th October 2019, 18:13

yes Ian, mine is a ten piece set from 9mm up to 19mm . bought it off fleabay a couple of years ago

macafee2 · 28th October 2019, 18:46

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Originally Posted by elroy

yes Ian, mine is a ten piece set from 9mm up to 19mm . bought it off fleabay a couple of years ago

picture please cos I cant track one down. I think I will get a kennedy one

macafee2

trikey · 28th October 2019, 18:56

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Originally Posted by macafee2

picture please cos I cant track one down. I think I will get a kennedy one

macafee2

Here ya go....

https://www.irwin.com/tools/impact-a...t-grip-pro-set

macafee2 · 28th October 2019, 19:17

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Originally Posted by trikey

Here ya go....

https://www.irwin.com/tools/impact-a...t-grip-pro-set

thanks but the set does not look to contain a 15mm extractor

macafee2

trikey · 28th October 2019, 19:20

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Originally Posted by macafee2

thanks but the set does not look to contain a 15mm extractor

macafee2

Try this one then, although it doesn't state 15mm the set will remove a 15mm hex as I have used the same one.

https://www.irwin.com/tools/screw-bo...industrial-set

elroy · 28th October 2019, 19:34

my neighbours mechanic uses these

Richard1973 · 28th October 2019, 20:43

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Originally Posted by elroy

my neighbours mechanic uses these

I have bought a set of Bergen single hex sockets, and they are brilliant. i can only guess these will be as well.

Found a 15 piece set on ebay for a very reasonable price:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BERGEN-Lo...UAAOSwEwVco2fU

28th October 2019, 16:59	#1
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,926 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	OK Irwin bolt extrators do work A week or so ago I posted a thread about how disappointed I was with Irwin bolt extractors. 1 reply advised that the 10mm one was not a proper 10mm and so I bought the extension pack. Today I used the proper 10 extractor and it did a fine job, I also used the 13mm extractor and that too did a fine job and so I am a bit of a convert. Unfortunately the metric range is quite poor, there is no 15mm extractor, I could have done with one today. macafee2

28th October 2019, 17:37	#2
elroy I really should get out more....... MG ZTT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: TUXFORD Posts: 2,086 Thanks: 3,602 Thanked 1,158 Times in 643 Posts	i have a metric set Ian, used them to remove the bolts that hold the calipers on , no probs as yet.

28th October 2019, 18:13	#4
elroy I really should get out more....... MG ZTT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: TUXFORD Posts: 2,086 Thanks: 3,602 Thanked 1,158 Times in 643 Posts	yes Ian, mine is a ten piece set from 9mm up to 19mm . bought it off fleabay a couple of years ago