Speed Out Screw Extractor. Does it REALLY Work? Honest Test Review! 

I bought it. Came on here and read comments. I tried it with smaller size bit first. Drilled deep. It didn’t work. I moved to slightly bigger bit and it grabbed! It works just don’t go fast when you try to grab it.

I had the exact same problem as in the video. I followed the instructions exactly. Maybe with some soft screws it works, but not with my deck screws.

The secret is is in the burnishing or pilot hole initial step. It MUST be deep. I don't care what the instructs say about a '1/16' hole its more like a 1/4 deep and the speed is fast on the burnish then slow on the removal, larger end.

That is exactly the same result I had when trying to remove deck screws. The deck screws seem to be made of harder metal than the extractors. The amount of pressure you have to use to drill a hole out is unbelievable. Going slow, fast, medium doesn't seem to matter.

I was just about to purchase this product and decided to check the reviews. It's back on the store shelf now. Thanks!!!

Have had the same issue. I've attempted to use this product multiple occasions. I guess it's insanity to keep trying as it never works for me.

For anyone having the same issue, I was having the same problem at first. I recommend drilling it for longer than you think you need to before switching the bit over.

I had the exact same problem as in your video. I followed the instructions exactly to remove my #9x3" rusted deck screws, and then realized that these extractors are designed to work on screws shorter than 2 inches based on this note "can become damaged if extracting large screws or bolts exceeding 2" inches in length and/or those with aggressive threads" found inside the box on the instructions sheet. My so called titanium coated bits are now damaged... I did not even find any details inside the box for the free replacement as mentioned on the back of the box with their "Lifetime Performance Guarantee"!

I had one of these several years ago and it worked so well I gave it to my brother. Then when I went to use the replacement I had no luck! Recently thought I'd try again and bought another-sigh with the same lack of success and I really tried!

I have used it a multiple times and it worked just fine. You need to dig deeper by using the 1st tip then use the other side of the tip. If it does not, you need to use a bigger tip.

I recently bought this tool and search some tutorial for it,. As I've seen from another tutorial, you should drill the screw with the first tip in reverse deeper and cleaner, or maybe you should try the bigger tip size?,

Have a Fisher and Paykel top loader gas dryer that was making a screeching noise due to a bad bearing. The M5 allen bolt on the inside of the drum was frozen and I ended up rounding it so that nothing would work to get it out. Went to Lowe's and bought a SpeedOut kit and ended up using the largest of the extractors and followed the instructions to the letter. Reamed it first with the drill in reverse to at least 1/16" of an inch into the bolt and then flipped the bit and used the extractor. The 1/2" drill I was using didn't have the power to turn the bolt (only to bite the bit into the bolt), so I clamped on a Vise-Grips locking pliers to the extractor bit and gave it a very slow, hard turn. And sure enough, I heard a snap and that bolt came loose. The extractor was into the bolt deep enough so that the heavy 1/2" drill I was using was literally hanging from it, but it didn't have the torque to do break the bolt. But, the SpeedOut did do the job. Consider me impressed with the tool. It may not work in all circumstances, but it is definitely something to have in the toolkit when all else fails. For $10 and a trip to Lowe's, it saved the day.

This product does work. If the small extracter doesn't work move onto a bigger size bit and as you extract it go slow.

I used it today ,it worked fine you can go fast when drilling it out when have to go slow and push hard when screwing it out

I’m told in another video that if you use a step up in the extractor, it will actually work. I’m counting on it cause I already bought the damn thing.

Thanks was considering buying one but will now look for something else.

The ads and outer package state "Removes ANY Screw". The SpeedOut website header video states it can remove a 4-inch deck screw from redwood. However; the User Guide states: "3. Tool can be compromised if extracting large screws EXCEEDING 2 INCHES IN LENGTH AND/OR WITH AGGRESSIVE THREADS". I tried using the SpeedOut kit on five different three-inch deck screws. When the "burnished" end did make its cone, the "remover" end would not bite into the screw. I tried the "Helpful Hint" procedures. I tried two different drill/drivers. I worked for two hours and no imaginable combination of tool depth, drill/driver, speed, torque setting, and downward pressure would create the necessary bite to remove a single screw. Maybe this works on small machine screws and/or short (

Useful if only to show me what to avoid. Thanks to other commenters.

Good to know

Thank you for this video. I almost fell for it

First, slow the drill down and drill the hole deep enough! I used them many times and have yet to have Problem!

I had the same exact result.

Same here

I tried to use this exact same thing today, it was rubbish. I ended up drilling it out.

I can’t get mine to work either.

Doesn't work - screws seem to made of harder metal than the speed out. Just happy to see it wasn't just me.

You need to drill, not burnish. Burnishing can work harden the screw. Then when you use the extractor end you must exert force and turn like a tap, not a drill. Never failed with mine.

Same thing for me

you have to extract SLOW!

I just spent $15 at Home Depot on this and it does not work. It is a useless waste that should be pulled from the shelves. I am going back to return it!

I believe the drill is supposed to be ran Slowly

These things have worked flawlessly for me.

It failed me too

you are to drill down to the flat part of the. bit, then remove and do it again to ensure all the burs are out then reverse the bit. works every time for me.

No work for deck screw

When I bought a secondhand motorcycle I had to change the front brake pads and the pin holding them in was a cros head pin that had been rounded out. I bought these to get it out, not a chance in hell. In the end I had to heat the caliper near the pin, drill a small hole and bang in a flat head driver and wedge it into the hole....Then it came out. Absolute junk!!

At least you're earnest.

Speedout does not work on the screws on my 2006 Pacifica license plate light cover. The screws are same size as Napa Balkamp. 665-3265. The screws are rusted solid to the body holding a chrome plated piece of plastic. The screws are as hard as the counter clockwise drill end of the extractor. Dulled up both screw and bit in about 20 seconds. WORTHLESS! I'll have to use the old chisel technic

Same. Tried for half an hour. No good.

Thanks for your video I will cancel my purchase

The extractor end needs to grab on the screw. You could hammer it in and then you slowly back it out. It won’t work the way you’re doing it with the drill.

The reason it didnt wort is that the titanium set is the worst one , it is only supposed to be used with softer metals , steel is harder

Thank you. I wish I had seen this video before I wasted 15 dollars yesterday. My experience was exactly the same. This product does not work. And, yes, I used differently sizes and drilled slower, pushed harder, etc. It is a waste of money

Doesn’t work for any larger screws.

To whom says it's not work, my question is so what can work ???????????

This tool requires some skill to use properly , if the small one does not grab go next size up , these work great for door hinge screws. Deep deck screws? it could work but requires more skill

Far too fast rpm's and not enough downward pressure.

I just tried it out，wasted money

You are trying to unscrew it with the drill at full speed. Slow it right down or use a screwdriver

Same result here, its crap.

Never worked for me. Ever.

Way too fast! The instructions say to go as slow as your drill can while applying heavy pressure.

It doesn't work

This guy ain't the sharpest tool in the tool box...lol

Tried it on 3” #9 deck screw with my electric drill on high, in reverse, not a shaving of metal from the screw came off. Total waste of money for this type of deck screw.

Bought one.. Thought it was me... Worthless screw remover

it is 100% not working

Useless and ineffective. The screw just laughs at the bit. The extractor has no gripping action on the drilled out screw. Waste of time and money.

i think its a waste of moneyi,never got it to work either

Same exact results. Waste of Money!

the product is a disaster.go digestion and generally not functional.

Complete junk dont be a sucker like me.

Push harder and go about 10x times slower. Saying “fail” while clearly not following the instructions isn’t really a fair assessment smh