Anyone seen this yet? Screw Grabber.

[StinkBug]

Seems like a simple tool that would eliminate a lot of headaches, at least when you're dealing with non-magnetic screws or screwdrivers.

http://screwgrabber.com/kickstarter

 

[Hafen_Kafer]

cool

 

[Strouty]

looks like plastic tube or heat shrink with a slit in it. I just use tape for ones that are a pain.

 

[DieselSaves]

Good idea. I'll have to give it a go with some small fuel or vacuum line.

 

[woodstockva]

Why wouldnt someone just magnetize the screwdriver? Problem solved.

 

[spoonsports86]

Good idea. I'll have to give it a go with some small fuel or vacuum line.

c cars
thats what i was thinking it looks just like small fuel line that i have used in my nitro rc cars

Why wouldnt someone just magnetize the screwdriver? Problem solved.

lol this is what i was thinking while watchmaking the vid

 

[StinkBug]

Why wouldnt someone just magnetize the screwdriver? Problem solved.

You obviously dont work on boats, where every bolt and screw is made from stainless and doesn't stick to magnetic screwdrivers. If you look closely there are actually ribs molded in that grab the heads of the screw. I've tried hose....it doesn't work that well. I've also tried tape, it does work well...once.

If you haven't watched the video you should. At least watch the hula girl demo, it's entertaining.

 

[woodstockva]

You obviously dont work on boats, where every bolt and screw is made from stainless and doesn't stick to magnetic screwdrivers.

You found me out....

 

[Chadwilliam1]

I just buy extra screws.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

looks cool. But would it work on a large truss screw that was really short? For large you must slide the ScrewGrabber about 75% out he said, then he used a longer truss screw...but if it was very short, then what? (IDK why you'd have a really short large screw either)

 

[dankicksass]

Greenlee
http://www.sears.com/greenlee-screw-holding-screwdriver-phillips-tip-2-x/p-00903271000P?prdNo=1
http://www.sears.com/greenlee-screw-holding-screwdriver-3-16inch-x-6inch/p-00932709000P?prdNo=2

Craftsman
http://store.harryepstein.com/cp/Craftsman/413AA.html

I think Snap-On used to make this type of thing too. Likely anyone who has ever made a screwdriver has.

 

[AV tinker er]

I have this "tape" that's more like putty that is sticky and malleable (similar example: http://www.staples.com/Elmers-Removable-Adhesive-Putty/product_419997). A little on the bit and your good for this hard to reach area.

 

[mmack66]

Why wouldnt someone just magnetize the screwdriver? Problem solved.

From the link:

"This innovative new tool partnership solves the non-magnetic screw problem. Never drop a screw again."

 

[Mumbly00]

Greenlee
http://www.sears.com/greenlee-screw-holding-screwdriver-phillips-tip-2-x/p-00903271000P?prdNo=1
http://www.sears.com/greenlee-screw-holding-screwdriver-3-16inch-x-6inch/p-00932709000P?prdNo=2

Craftsman
http://store.harryepstein.com/cp/Craftsman/413AA.html

I think Snap-On used to make this type of thing too. Likely anyone who has ever made a screwdriver has.

I got a full set of unknown brand of these with a recent mixed box lot I bought, took me about 30 minutes to figure out why the sleeve would slide. Haven't put them to use yet, but I'm certain they will come in handy.

As far as the kick starter, why? It just looks like PVC tubing (found at HD) with a small cut in it.

 

[dankicksass]

I think the guy just wanted to show off his matching leathers doing 120mph on his rented Ducati.

 

[mmack66]

As far as the kick starter, why? It just looks like PVC tubing (found at HD) with a small cut in it.

The Kickstarter ones have some grooves in them, but I would imagine that for the purposes of holding/starting a screw, a regular piece of tubing would work almost as well.

 

[Strouty]

Why wouldnt someone just magnetize the screwdriver? Problem solved.

Apparently some people don't know about how to do it.

From the link:

"This innovative new tool partnership solves the non-magnetic screw problem. Never drop a screw again."

http://www.ronhazelton.com/tips/how_to_magnetize_a_screwdriver

 

[mmack66]

Apparently some people don't know about how to do it.

http://www.ronhazelton.com/tips/how_to_magnetize_a_screwdriver

As it has been stated, some screws are non-magnetic, so you can magnetize your screwdriver all you want, but it still isn't going to hold a non-magnetic screw.

 

[NoahG]

I've got the Klein/Vaco version for slotted screws.

OR just use Robertson drive, problem solved.

 

[StinkBug]

Because choosing a particular drive for every job is so easy. How many things do you work on that come with hardware? And where the hell do you buy Robertson fasteners anyway? Those things usually do nothing but piss me off by showing up on something I need to fix in the middle of nowhere when I dont have a square driver.

 

[Engine]

I like this type, but it's only good for slotted head screws. The sleeve outside the split screwdriver shank slides down and forces the tip to grip the inside of the slot. It works well.

Here's one from HJE: Klein #K23 1/8" x 3" Screw Launcher, Made in the USA

 

[cotjocky]

When it comes to construction, I love, love, love Robertson!!!

 

[Monte]

 

[fozzy]

^ That Wera screw holder, and screwdriver for that matter, were in the Wera Christmas calendar.

 

[Danglerb]

I've got a few different screw and nut starters, Ullmann the same company that does inspection mirrors makes several.

If you drop a screw or nut that a magnet won't pick up, grease on a stick, or use one of the small pneumatic vacuums. Blue point sold one, common in aircraft work, its an airgun with a small catch bag. Air points into the bag,uses a ton of air, but ***** up stuff pretty well vs anything else its size.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

If you drop a screw or nut that a magnet won't pick up, grease on a stick, or use one of the small pneumatic vacuums. Blue point sold one, common in aircraft work, its an airgun with a small catch bag. Air points into the bag,uses a ton of air, but ***** up stuff pretty well vs anything else its size.

Must have! Shall google...a little something like this? http://www.zorotools.com/g/00059517/k-G0325096?utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google_Shopping_Feed&kw={keyword}&gclid=CLq42tyi9rwCFc5afgodvCgAtQ

 

[dankicksass]

I have one of those pneumatic vacuums, got it around $20-25 on ebay after I used a BluePoint model. Worth it.

 

[Jerriffic]

Screw starters that I use for non-magnetic screws.

J.B.

 

[StinkBug]

I'd say the biggest difference I see VS. the screwdrivers posted is that this isn't a completely special driver. You could have one of these on every screwdriver you already own for less than the cost of a couple drivers with holders built in.

 

[Hantke]

They have them with plastic "reacher" grabbers, i have a couple skinny screw drives and appreciate it because the tip is too small for the magnet to hold some screws. I can't think of a name, but the harbor freight screwdriver sets normally come with one.

 

[rlitman]

You obviously dont work on boats, where every bolt and screw is made from stainless and doesn't stick to magnetic screwdrivers. If you look closely there are actually ribs molded in that grab the heads of the screw. I've tried hose....it doesn't work that well. I've also tried tape, it does work well...once.

If you haven't watched the video you should. At least watch the hula girl demo, it's entertaining.

Or brass screws. The internal rib design looks like a sound idea. I agree that tubing does not work.

Anyway, magnetizing only works well on self centering drives. It's awful on slotted screws that wobble on the driver tip.

I've got the Klein/Vaco version for slotted screws.

I've got the split shaft drivers (a bunch of them). They're ok, but they pop off easily, and are only good for low torque screw starting. Also only good for slotted screws.

I also have the claw type (Craftsman, but the plastic claw Wera works the same way). Don't really like it. Same with the plastic cup Greenlee.
I like the Ullman spring loaded twistie ones on slotted screws. The Phillips drivers are aweful. And again, only low starting torque, or they pop off.


Honestly, these look like a nice idea, but not something I'd order online.
If I saw them at a hardware store counter for 50 cents, I'd grab a few.

 

[Arson]

I have them, and I really like them. They come in a set of two sizes, and I've used them on my micro insultated drivers as well as my regular drivers.

 

[lilredex]

These have been around almost since the world was flat.

http://stanley-opt.ru/replacement_inserts_for_screwdrivers_and_screw_drivers?product_id=629


I have a set, but never use them because...

> I throw away any slotted screws,

> I use Robertsons.

BTW, Robertsons are NOT square drive as they may appear, they have a slight taper on that tip that allows you to lock the screw on and install it on the horizontal.

You guys would also have Robertsons, if Henry Ford hadn't been so pig headed and stuck us with that horrible alternate.


There is only one place I allow slotted screws...on a door, Etc, where some dummy might paint over them.

 

[rsanter]

Problem with his design is that it's too simple
There will be copies at HF before long

Bob

 

[GuyllFyre]

Wait, you mean everyone hasn't already been using bits of tubing or hose to hold things to cylindrical objects to place them?

If you have so many screws in awkward places that you need a device to hold them, maybe you need to rethink the screws you are using and the positions in which you use them.

 

[justme-]

My ol man taught me to use vacuum line when I was a kid - in fact I made a dedicated starter for nuts for an application I had (assembling #10 stainless nuts in a restricted area) by putting vac line on a scrap steel rod - may have even been a drill.

I have a couple screwdrivers with spring steel fingers to hold screws - meh. I've got a twist lock type screwdriver (twist the handle top while holding the handle bottom and it slides a wedge into the slotted screwdriver head wedging it into the screw). They worked great until the handle broke.

Vac line - cheap and works on all kinds of screw head.

FWIW, it's not just non metallic screws it's also many of us despise magnetic drivers.
There are several screw/driver interfaces better than slot and phillips, robertson is just one of those.

 

[pepi]

I am always amazed when I see stuff like this, because people cannot figure out these kind of things on their own.

Tells a lot about the ingenuity and resourcefulness of todays crop.