Pro-edge DES8 8 3/4 Inches Screw Extractor High Carbon Steel Spiral Flute

Product Description

The Pro-Edge DES8 is an 8 3/4 inches screw extractor built for removing damaged, stripped, or seized fasteners. It is made for professional tradespeople including electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and general contractors who regularly encounter broken or stuck screws in the field. When a screw head is stripped beyond the reach of a standard driver, a screw extractor becomes the go-to solution. The DES8 bites into the damaged fastener and backs it out cleanly without further damaging the surrounding material. The extractor is constructed from high carbon steel, which gives it the hardness and toughness needed to grip into metal fasteners under load. A square end shank provides solid engagement with a standard tap wrench or T-handle driver, keeping the tool firmly in control during extraction. The spiral flute design is the core feature of this tool. As the extractor is turned counter-clockwise, the flutes dig deeper into the fastener and increase grip the harder you turn. This self-tightening action makes it highly effective on fasteners that have corroded or been overtightened. To use the DES8, first drill a pilot hole into the center of the damaged screw using a 13/16 inches drill bit. Then insert the extractor into the pilot hole and apply steady counter-clockwise torque. The spiral flutes engage and extract the fastener with controlled force. This tool is a staple in any serious tradesperson's kit for maintenance, repair, and installation work across plumbing, electrical, and HVAC applications.

• High carbon steel construction provides the strength and durability needed for demanding extraction jobs
• Square end shank ensures secure engagement with tap wrenches and T-handle drivers for precise torque control
• Spiral flute design self-tightens during counter-clockwise rotation for a more secure grip on damaged fasteners

Product Highlights

The Pro-Edge DES8 screw extractor gives trade professionals a reliable method for removing stripped or seized fasteners using a high carbon steel body and self-tightening spiral flutes. It is sized at 8 3/4 inches and requires a 13/16 inches pilot hole for proper engagement.

Product Information

Standard Information

• Brand: PRO-EDGE
• Manufacturer Part Number: DES8

Technical Specifications

• Length: 8 3/4 inches
• Material: High Carbon Steel
• Shank Type: Square End
• Flute Design: Spiral
• Required Drill Size: 13/16 inches
• Rotation Direction: Counter-Clockwise