Using cling film, one size fits all

[thehomeengineer]

Hi All
This is a method I use for stopping tiny screws falling of the end of the screwdriver before they have even got close to the work piece. I simply go to the kitchen take the cling film, tear a small piece off, push the screw into the film with the screw driver and wrap the cling film around the screw and driver. Once started in the hole simply pull the cling film away and finish screwing into place.
10BA x 1/8”

Screw and screwdriver ready to be wrapped

wrapped

Starting screw

Then pull the cling film over screw head and then tighten.

This works with all types of screws, bolts, wood screws etc. where the fastener needs to be held in place to get it started. I have even used it in conjunction with a socket set to retain bolts or nuts. This is a really easy fix for those difficult to get to threads.

Thank you for viewing
The Home Engineer