This Handy Screw Extractor Kit Is Now Under $10 on Amazon
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Why We Love This Deal
Amazon has been on a roll lately with practical deals on tools and gadgets that solve everyday problems—the kind of gear you don’t think to buy until you’re stuck mid-project. One of the smartest we've found that also makes a good last-minute gift is this damaged screw extractor set—it’s under $10 and ready to bail you out the next time a stripped screw stops your project.
The Thosaf Screw Extractor Set is on sale for $9 right now for Prime members (if you don't have an account yet, there's a free trial period), and it's a small investment that could potentially save you headaches later on. Its low price is only outdone by its statistics: Over 80,000 sets have been purchased in the last month alone, and it has 5,100 five-star ratings. Those two factors have made it a No. 1 bestseller on Amazon as well—not too shabby.
Thosaf Screw Extractor Set, $9 (was $10) on Amazon
What Shoppers Should Know
- Materials: Tungsten Carbide
- Cutting Diameter: 6mm
- Finish Type: Titanium Carbon Nitride
- Shank Type: Straight
- Bits: 6 double-ended
- Best For: Stripped, rusted, stubborn, damaged screws
You've probably come across rusted, stripped, or broken screws in your life (even if you're not a handyman) that you've had trouble removing. This set is designed to help you with that, even ones that a standard screwdriver or drill bit can’t grab anymore. It works with most standard drills and covers a wide range of screw sizes (roughly 3 to 12mm in head size), which is why it’s one of the best tools to have in your collection.
Using them is straightforward. First, you use the drill side of the extractor (thinner, pointy side) to bore a small hole into the damaged screw. To do this, you’ll actually be running your drill in reverse (counterclockwise). Then you flip the bit and use the spiral extractor side (thicker, cone-shaped side), again counterclockwise, to bite into the screw and back it out slowly. The hardened steel does the gripping, not brute force (though some pressure is still required), which is why patience matters more than speed.
It’s especially useful for furniture assembly, car repairs, appliances, and anything exposed to moisture where screws tend to seize up over time—think basements, garages, and sheds. This is the kind of tool people don’t know they need, and once they do, they’ll love it because it saves projects that would otherwise be scrapped.
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What Shoppers Are Saying
Many have said that this set has helped them tremendously with the task it's designed for. One called it a “lifesaver,” as they were able to remove rusted screws that they thought were impossible. They added that the “instructions are simple: drill, flip, and extract—and it actually works just like that,” before calling it a “must-have” for any DIY project.
“Easy to use,” said another, noting that 15 minutes after opening the package, they had already removed three impossible screws from an interior door. “So much easier, better, and convenient than the old school kits.” For a pro tip, they said the key is just choosing the right size: start smaller, and move up one size as needed until you can remove it.
Delivery of the extractor set is still available before Christmas, thanks to Amazon’s speedy shipping. Don’t wait until the last second and miss that window if it's intended to be a gift—grab yours ASAP.