cravensdmufan Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 (edited) James May mentioned the screwdriver again tonight during his programme reassembling the Hornby loco. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b086t7c9 But I must say I've always used the BluTac method with great sucess. Never had a problem even with those tiny little black ones deeply recessed on Bachmann diesels. Edited December 28, 2016 by cravensdmufan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 RS have around 4 dozen of them http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/screwdrivers/0547969/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45T-2 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Ask about for Ex-GPO engineers, I've aquired a few of these in various toolbags over the years... Andy G Either you've got a very big toolbag or you've got some very small ex-GPO engineers:) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Failing Blu-tack a piece of adhesive tape (or other glue*) will work. Magnetic screwdrivers are a PITA.... (often the screw is magnetised too with annoying resuits!) *Most fail to stick to metal and the joint fractures easily. Like trains, you can never have too many screwdrivers (The one you need is always the one you can't find! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushpull33 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Wont boast but had one of these for a while. So, guys, what you are looking for is one of these. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Facom-AF-Screw-Holder-For-Slotted-Head-Screws-0-5-1-5mm-/152276946970?hash=item237469d01a:g:Up0AAOSwmLlX~mDa Plenty about so no need to rush. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymw Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 depending on the space available, just poke the screw through a thin strip of paper, and pull paper away when screw is started. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 depending on the space available, just poke the screw through a thin strip of paper, and pull paper away when screw is started. Or rub your chosen standard screwdriver tip on a strong magnet, works really well picking up and replacing Bachmann body mounting screws etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokebox Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 1 minute ago, wonk said: thanks ! local Take note that these are only for placing screws in position and getting the screw started. If you try to tighten screws with this tool, it will be damaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapman Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Google Quickwedge screwdrivers. Got my first one in 1974. Available in lots of blade sizes and lengths. Other makes are available but they are just copies. You pays your money, you makes your choice. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERGE Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 I was issued one when I started at British Telecom in the mid 80’s. Still got it somewhere. Dead handy tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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