Re: Vol 44, Issue 19, msg 11 from Dave Yarnes to Ian

[alan alan]

Hi all,

If its magnetic, will the washer remain on the screw whilst
on the head of the screwdriver?  If so can do job in one go
- hopefully.

Regards  73   Alan

Dave said:
"You probably would be wise to use a screwdriver that is
magnetic so that you can move the screw down over the hole
and begin to screw it in.  The required washer can be
places over the hole by just sliding them into position
using the small slots on the side where the screwholes are
located.  But those slots  aren't big enough to do the same
with the screw itself.  But using a magnetic tipped
screwdriver also can cause a small problem as you approach
the screwhole where you have already placed the washer.
The washer wants to move due to the magnetic attraction.
So you have to "aim and shoot" somewhat deftly.  But it
works.  Somebody else probably has a much simpler
solution to this."



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[Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy]

Can do the job easily in one go using a 'Grabber' held in one hand, about as
difficult as holding a pen and WITHOUT the risk of losing a washer, screw or
whatever. The tool was also stocked by RS (Radio Spares) at one time, their
stock number 537-293 and described as a Retrieving Tool. After starting to
thread the screw (with washer) using the Grabber, the job is completed with
a screwdriver. The tool can also be used to hold a screw and washer in place
while the mating nut is threaded onto the screw with a nutdriver ( assuming
Clinch Nuts are not being used) to illustrate just one of the many other
jobs that can be handled.

Standard disclaimers apply, a satisfied user long converted from magnetic
methods!

73,
Geoff
GM4ESD



 "alan" <[hidden email]> wrote:

> If its magnetic, will the washer remain on the screw whilst
> on the head of the screwdriver?  If so can do job in one go
> - hopefully.

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[M0XDF]

Just bought one from Maplin - N24FA  4 Prong Pick-up Tool - £3.99
Also bought a electronic venier to measure all those Screws!


On 10/12/07 13:19, "Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy" <[hidden email]>
sent:

> Can do the job easily in one go using a 'Grabber' held in one hand, about as
> difficult as holding a pen and WITHOUT the risk of losing a washer, screw or
> whatever. The tool was also stocked by RS (Radio Spares) at one time, their
> stock number 537-293 and described as a Retrieving Tool. After starting to
> thread the screw (with washer) using the Grabber, the job is completed with
> a screwdriver. The tool can also be used to hold a screw and washer in place
> while the mating nut is threaded onto the screw with a nutdriver ( assuming
> Clinch Nuts are not being used) to illustrate just one of the many other
> jobs that can be handled.
>
> Standard disclaimers apply, a satisfied user long converted from magnetic
> methods!
>
> 73,
> Geoff
> GM4ESD

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gets the credit." --Ronald Reagan


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