Using cling film, one size fits all

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.
Attachment 34585 10BA x 1/8”

Attachment 34586 Screw and screwdriver ready to be wrapped

Attachment 34588 wrapped

Attachment 34589 Starting screw

Attachment 34591 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.

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The Home Engineer

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My kind of solution!

Thanks,

Rick

...sometimes the most frustrating things are so easy to fix! My concrete workshop floor is like a trampoline to small screws...thanks for that, homeengineer!

Jim

Now I can sell my collection of self holding screw drivers that don't work.

Brilliant! I've used tape before, but this is a much better solution!

Wile. E. Coyote.
Super Genius.

Very nice. Think i may use this idea, ok ?

Hi mbshop
Glad it was of interest and it can help you in future projects.
The Home Engineer

THIS will be a real handy idea that I will use - thanks so much, great tip.

I've been using aluminum foil or (cigarette pack foil in a pinch) for this for decades, you can get the screw much more stable with it.

For larger screws use metal duct tape (not the fabric stuff) works a charm.

I've used paper towels over small bolt heads when using small sockets. Holds the head in the socket to get started, and you don't have to take the paper off until after it is screwed all the way in.