My preferred solution is to use a Phillips screw starter. You can find different models by searching the net. The ones I use are similar to these <http://www.generaltools.com/Products/Phillips-Screw-Starter__8083.aspx>. I have a larger and smaller one. They are great because you can hold a screw vertically and lower it into the hole.
Weha has a nice little magnitizer/demagnitizer which can let you have your tools either way. <http://www.wihatools.com/400seri/40010ser.htm> David K0LUM >Jim, > >I respectfully disagree with your suggestion for a magnetic tip. While >it is useful in some (K3 build) situations, I just don't want ANY >magnetic tools on my workbench because they pick up bits of cutoff leads >and magnetize other tools. I routinely de-magnetize all my tools - that >is why I keep the old Weller soldering gun at the workbench. >A GOOD #1 Phillips screwdriver tip will hold a 1/4 inch screw in if held >15 degrees or more off vertical - if it won't, get another screwdriver. > >YMMV > >73, >Don W3FPR > >Jim Brown wrote: >> On Fri, 22 May 2009 11:10:58 -0400, Don Wilhelm wrote: >> >> >>> You likely have most of the tools already, but if your screwdrivers are >>> worn, I highly recommend that you purchase a new good #1 Phillips for >>> building the K3. >>> >> >> Don has given you great advice, with which I agree completely. I'll add one >> point, and some encouragement. First, the point -- make sure that Phillips >> has a magnetic tip. VERY useful when you're trying to get certain of the >> screws started. >> >> Now, the encouragement. ... >> >______________________________________________________________ >Elecraft mailing list >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
