Recommendations for stud extractor / setter

[Davemayle]

I've had a Sykes Picavant imperial set for years but they don't seem to be available any longer. Given that I've used them on metric studs sometimes, I imagine the metric version will work fine on imperial. What does help, if you've got the facility, is to heat the base of the stud with a gas torch immediately before removing it. However corroded, that usually means I can get all the studs out without breaking any.

Steve

Hi Colin, I have just removed studs from a block using the tool similar to the one pictured by Chris (also applying heat to the base of the stud). It's grip on the studs was excellent, but it is not easy to 'back' (turn it back in a tightening direction) without it then loosing its grip.

Dave