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how do the rest of you pull out a stripped bolt?

Two guides say completely different things about how to pull out a stripped bolt. Renting, so anything permanent is out. Is there an order i should be doing this in? Happy to add photos if it helps.
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maaya_shed Oct 30, 2026
lukeathome
Depends how badly it's rounded. Soak it in penetrating oil first and give it a while, then try a 6-point socket instead of a 12-point, it grips the flats rather than the corners. If that slips, a bolt extractor socket (the ones with the spiral teeth inside) hammered on is what usually gets it. Locking pliers clamped really tight are the last resort before cutting it off.
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