Busted Bolts and Screw Extractors Quiz

What tool is suggested for grabbing a broken screw if a bit is sticking out?

• Needle nose vise grips

• Screwdriver

• Pliers

• Hammer

What should you do a couple of days before attempting to remove a bolt that might twist off?

• Spray it with spin-off

• Apply glue

• Heat the bolt

• Tap it with a hammer

Why is it important to find the center of the broken bolt before drilling?

• To make the hole look neat

• To ensure the drill bit doesn't jump around

• To make the bolt easier to see

• To avoid damaging the drill bit

What size drill bit should you start with when drilling out a broken bolt?

• A very small one

• Any size will do

• A medium-sized one

• A larger one than needed

What precaution should you take when drilling near sensitive components like a radiator tank?

• Tape off the drill bit to control depth

• Drill very quickly

• Use a hammer instead

• Use a larger drill bit

What is the purpose of making a larger divot in the broken bolt?

• To avoid using a punch

• To help the drill bit stay centered

• To make it look better

• To make the bolt easier to see

What is the key to ensuring the screw extractor can do its job?

• Keeping the drill bit centered

• Using a hammer

• Using a very small drill bit

• Drilling off-center

How do the new twist type screw extractors work?

• Righty loosey, lefty tighty

• Lefty tighty, righty loosey

• Righty tighty, lefty loosey

• Lefty loosey, righty tighty

What is a notable feature of the new twist type screw extractors?

• They are difficult to use

• They are very strong

• They are very fragile

• They require tapping