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.
Jaime Lopez
GBThe USA-made GrabIt Pro is the best… The USA-made GrabIt Pro is the best extractor of the nearly dozen I tried. Unfortunately it did not extract my bolt, that had fused it's threads after decades of corrosion. Despite this best extractor not working for me in this circumstance, the sales person in Brooklyn for GrabIt could not have been more professional and kind, and this Alden 10 piece set plus GrabIt Pros, all USA-made and extremely solid products, will be the very best extractor set for my next stuck bolt!
Greg
GBQuick and efficient. I was able to order what I needed quickly and efficiently, it couldn't have been simpler. I received status updates when my order was received and shipped. I ended up receiving it a day earlier than promised. I much prefer ordering directly from the manufacturer than going through Amazon.
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!
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.