Methods and apparatuses for dislodging foreign objects from fastener extractors

A method for removing a foreign object from a socket, the method comprising the following steps:

• providing a socket, the socket having a drive end and a socket opening;
• providing a foreign object removal system adaptor, the foreign object removal system adaptor having a pusher, an adaptor, and at least one retaining assembly;
• the pusher comprising a drive head and a main shaft, the main shaft having an external thread;
• the adaptor comprising a socket attachment body and a main channel, the main channel having an internal thread;
• the retaining assembly being operably connected to the pusher, the retaining assembly configured to secure the socket attachment body to the socket;
• determining the geometric shape of the drive end of the socket;
• selecting the socket attachment body corresponding with the geometric shape of the drive end of the socket;
• engaging the socket attachment body with the drive end of the socket;
• threadedly engaging the main shaft of the pusher with the main channel of the adaptor;
• engaging the retaining assembly by applying rotational torque to the drive head of the pusher in the tightening direction;
• and
• continue applying rotational torque to the drive head of the pusher to remove a foreign object from the socket opening.