How to Remove a Broken Bolt in a Deep or Recessed Hole

Billions upon billions of dollars are spent on tools each and every year. When it comes down to it, it feels like there is a specialty tool that can take out just about any job that one might come up with in the garage. However, every once in a while, a very painstaking situation arises where the job seems to be almost impossible to overcome.

When it comes to extracting a broken bolt, there are definitely ways to get it done but when the threads are deep in the hole and it needs to be removed, things can definitely create quite a headache. Without spending a ton of money, it doesn’t seem as if there is a reasonable way to be able to get the broken-off stud out of the hole. This time, though, we check in with an old-timer’s trick that helps to remove that broken bolt from its tricky position.

In a situation like this, things get kind of complicated. Not only does the bolt have to be removed but attention to detail has to be paid to make sure that no damage is done. While the threads here are likely made out of steel, the thing that they are threaded into is made out of aluminum. Because aluminum is pretty soft, someone needs to go in with a strong yet precise hand. Otherwise, damage to the threads will happen and you’re going to be looking at a whole lot more work.

By following along with the video below, we check in with a simple yet impactful trick that could take you from a massive headache to celebrating your success. Every good mechanic has an entire tool belt full of these sorts of tricks in their heads. Being able to add these things together will definitely create a situation where there is no challenge that you cannot overcome!