Starting a screw

[jcat]

  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

[Keta]

Try one of these.

http://toolmonger.com/2008/01/30/quick-wedge-slotted-screwdrivers/

[SoCalAngler]

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.

[day0ne]

They make screw holders for Phillips head screws also

[handi2]

I just stick the end of my screwdriver in grease. Works every time..

[Irish Jigger]

Try one of these.

http://toolmonger.com/2008/01/30/quick-wedge-slotted-screwdrivers/

The "A" size is ideal for fitting the fiddly little Penn handle lock screws.

[Lunker Larry]

I just stick the end of my screwdriver in grease. Works every time..

X2

[Alto Mare]

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.

[AndrewC]

BlueTac is wonderful  stuff

[Alto Mare]

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.

[Jerseymic]

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!!

[AndrewC]

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

[MFB]

I shouted myself a set of these for Christmas. They grip like a verruca....

Rgds

Mark

[Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B]

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...

[Bunnlevel Sharker]

Why dont you just start it with your fingers? Alot easier than using adhesive imo