The most useful tool, which I have found for this type of application, is
the simple screw "Grabber". Not only can this tool be used to hold a screw
and washer(s) while starting the thread, but also while removing a screw and
washers. It can also be used to retrieve bits of wire, screws, washers and
other small items which may have fallen into "difficult to reach" places.
The tool requires only one hand to hold it during use, and is operated by
the thumb of that hand. It is also very inexpensive, about $2, and is
available from most of the major stockists.
73,
Geoff
LX2AO
On July 20, 2013 at 6:39 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
You are right that one must be careful to not lose the split lock washer
between the KREF3 and the front panel, but testers didn't find the process
very difficult to do.
What a couple of people who suffered hand tremors reported doing to avoid
that lock washer falling off was to put a small drop of petroleum jelly or
soft candle wax on the screw after placing the lock washer on it. That
kept
the washer from easily falling off while they repositioned the KREF3 board
and started the screw threads into the fitting on the front panel shield.
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