It seems very basic, but I am having an awful time trying to hold small screws so I can start them with the screwdriver. The screws are not attracted to a magnetic screwdriver and I have to reach into the spot here the screw goes. In an ideal world, the screw would stay attached to the screwdriver while I reached in and started it. Ideas please. Thanks
Try one of these.
http://toolmonger.com/2008/01/30/quick-wedge-slotted-screwdrivers/ (http://toolmonger.com/2008/01/30/quick-wedge-slotted-screwdrivers/)
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With Phillips Heads try adding some grease into area where the driver goes. The stickiness of the grease can hold the screw onto the driver.
They make screw holders for Phillips head screws also
I just stick the end of my screwdriver in grease. Works every time..
Quote from: Keta on December 14, 2013, 05:33:59 AM
Try one of these.
http://toolmonger.com/2008/01/30/quick-wedge-slotted-screwdrivers/ (http://toolmonger.com/2008/01/30/quick-wedge-slotted-screwdrivers/)
(http://toolmonger.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/Quick%20Wedge1.jpg)
The "A" size is ideal for fitting the fiddly little Penn handle lock screws.
Quote from: handi2 on December 14, 2013, 06:13:44 PM
I just stick the end of my screwdriver in grease. Works every time..
X2
Just make sure you rest your slotted screwdriver on your thumb as you go, the grease will cause it to slide off and scratch your plate.
BlueTac is wonderful stuff
Never heard of it, I'll need to check it out. Thanks!
I just checked it out, but didn't see it as liquid, how would you use the adhesive strips.
Hi Sal,
Blu-Tac is a reusable putty like adhesive, very useful stuff, this link explains: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-Tack
Mike.
P.S. still looking at the reel!!
Quote from: Alto Mare on December 15, 2013, 11:37:48 PM
Never heard of it, I'll need to check it out. Thanks!
I just checked it out, but didn't see it as liquid, how would you use the adhesive strips.
I just stick a small piece, about the size of a match head, on the end of the screwdriver then attach the screw
I shouted myself a set of these for Christmas. They grip like a verruca....
Rgds
Mark
Quote from: Lunker Larry on December 15, 2013, 09:08:41 PM
Quote from: handi2 on December 14, 2013, 06:13:44 PM
I just stick the end of my screwdriver in grease. Works every time..
X2
x3 also someone i know suggested bubble gum. haven't tried it yet though...
Why dont you just start it with your fingers? Alot easier than using adhesive imo
if you don't have a locking slide screwdriver, a tweezer or a very small needle nose pliers would work just fine
Why dont you just start it with your fingers? Alot easier than using adhesive imo
Because in your 70's your hands/fingers are not as steady as you kids!! ;D
TomT
Blu tack is a brand name for a substance that is like bubble gum. You use it to stick pictures to the wall it is adhesive but lo tack. It wont stick to the paint just peels off . A little bit is great for small fiddly screws and it is no problem to remove. You just use a bigger lump to catch it. Im sure there must be an equivelent product In the States. If not let me Know!
go on line or ebay, vaco or klein make the slotted screw drivers, can't tell you how many times a day i use mine when working on reels. when installing a side plate, reel stand, etc have the screwdriver loaded with a screw ready to go , it reely makes life easy.
I have been using that tool for a long time on electronics and works perfect on reels too
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Marc..
Ditto on the grease, especially on Phillips heads. Slotted heads I usually pitch and replace with Phillips.
The yellow screw starter in one of the earlier posts looks interesting. I like that I can just keep driving once the screw starts if I attach it to the screw driver with grease.