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Hot take: My quick trick for finding stripped screws in tight spots
Was working on a Piper's engine cowl and kept rounding off heads in hard-to-see areas. Started using a bit of grease on the tip of my driver to hold the screw in place before turning. This gave me better control and stopped the stripping, saved me from replacing a bunch of fasteners. Pretty basic but it works like a charm every time now.
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fiona_shah567mo ago
Ever tried using a magnet instead of grease for that? I was fixing an old radio with screws buried deep in tiny holes. Started with a magnetized driver tip but it gripped too strong and messed up the alignment. Switched to a small piece of sticky tack on the driver, which held the screw just right without slipping. Totally saved me from losing those minuscule parts inside the casing. Guess it's all about finding what works for your specific mess.
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rowanw917mo ago
Doesn't sticky tack get gunked up after a few uses? I've had better luck with a dab of glue (the kind that peels off clean) on the tip. It holds tight but lets go when you want it to.
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abbyf797mo ago
Ever try the blue poster tack instead of the white kind? I mean, the white stuff picks up every bit of dust and turns into a gross little ball, but the blue holds up way better for me. It stays cleaner longer so you can actually reuse it a few times.
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