holding small screws

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10 March 2016 at 10:55 #229299
ken king, King Design
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Not very technical, this, but where can I find a small blade screwdriver with means of holding 8BA or 10BA brass c'sunk screws to allow me to enter them into hard-to-reach holes ? In the past I've seen split-blades which jam into the screw slot, and other drivers with tiny spring claws, but haven't managed to locate any of them. Alternatively, a means of magnetising brass would be great !
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10 March 2016 at 10:55 #18025
ken king, King Design
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10 March 2016 at 11:13 #229301
Neil Wyatt
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This one is in the USA so postage is more than the cost but it should get you started on google…

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Neil
10 March 2016 at 11:27 #229304
John Haine
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Superglue? Bluetack?
10 March 2016 at 11:35 #229306
Jon Gibbs
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Posted by Neil Wyatt on 10/03/2016 11:13:53:

This one is in the USA so postage is more than the cost but it should get you started on google…

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Neil

RS do the same screwdriver by the looks of it…

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Jon
10 March 2016 at 11:47 #229308
Gordon W
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If the position is not very difficult I just use a bit of paper, bent to suit and the screw stuck in. When the thread bites tear off the paper strip.
10 March 2016 at 11:54 #229310
Ajohnw
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I've used a number of things including grease and marmalade. Depends on the screw size but I use angled tweezers. I obtained them from GiantCod but they have gone now but the same styles are available here

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I also use a set of these screwdrivers but managed to do better on price

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I wasted my money on various type before buying these. The blades are really hard and grip well. I keep meaning to make a small jig to hollow grind the tip on a dremel but haven't broke enough yet.

John

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Edited By Ajohnw on 10/03/2016 11:55:43
10 March 2016 at 12:14 #229313
Ajohnw
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Mmmm Qiucktest's postal charges have gone up since last time I used them.

John

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10 March 2016 at 14:04 #229330
Dave Daniels
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These are what I use:

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I have used them on small screws but on the smaller UNF/UNC screws. I do know they work on 2-56 UNF but I suppose it depends on the slot width. Never knowingly used them on the BA sizes you mention.

Dave

Edited By Dave Daniels on 10/03/2016 14:06:56
10 March 2016 at 14:34 #229340
ken king, King Design
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Thank you all for your inputs. I'm going with the R.S. tool, .020" tip width.
10 March 2016 at 14:36 #229342
Ajohnw
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On microscopes I've had to go down to M1 and sometimes have to work under a desk magnifier. The main problem with the tweezers is dropping screws. Trouble with the forum – last time I looked at quicktest they didn't have the normally closed ones so just ordered some. Also the screw holder type out of curiosity.

The ones I bought originally came as a set of 3. 2 pretty sharp ones one of which is angled and another. I find one or the other fine for any size that I can't do easily by hand.

They can also be great for getting splinters out. GiantCod used to sell to model aeroplane makers etc hence the need.

John

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10 March 2016 at 14:51 #229346
John Shepherd
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I keep promising myself some of these:

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10 March 2016 at 15:30 #229349
Speedy Builder5
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Follow the thread "Small Screw Gripper" on this site.

BobH
10 March 2016 at 19:32 #229380
Dinosaur Engineer
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Posted by Dave Daniels on 10/03/2016 14:04:42:

These are what I use:

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I have used them on small screws but on the smaller UNF/UNC screws. I do know they work on 2-56 UNF but I suppose it depends on the slot width. Never knowingly used them on the BA sizes you mention.

Dave

Edited By Dave Daniels on 10/03/2016 14:06:56
10 March 2016 at 20:49 #229384
NJH
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I certainly recommend the screw placer recommended by John Gibbs. It works a treat, is long enough to get into difficult places, and has saved my temper ( and sanity ! ) many times ! Please note though this is a screw PLACER – it PLACES the screw in the correct position to start it – it is not designed to drive it home – once started swop to a normal driver.

Norman
10 March 2016 at 21:13 #229386
pgk pgk
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This link for a uk source..if it's small enough.

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I looked up various surgical screwdrivers with spring jaws… but the cheapest UK one was £97 + delivery + vat. Obscene price for a simple tool with a fibre handle and a lump of surgical steel..
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