What is magnetic nut setter for?

[Jacobson]

What situation calls for this tool ?

 

[dburner1988]

I use them all the time doing dash work in semi trucks really nice not dropping screws down deeper in the dash.

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[lbpd716]

okay - I'll say it - They are for setting magnetic nuts.

No, like dburner1988 said, they are really handy for holding onto stuff in tight to reach spaces.

 

[unslow1]

I used one earlier today for putting garage door bolts in without dropping them everywhere.

 

[16again]

I used them last weekend to drive tapcons.

 

[MrSurly]

I wore out several of them (1/4" size) running ALL 3000 screws to attach all the metal siding and roofing on my shop. The 5/16" size I use for running a bunch of tek screws. They are a very useful 'extra hand' allowing you to stick the screw in the nut setter then just point and screw it in without having to bend down and use both hands to install each screw.

 

[lis2323]

okay - I'll say it - They are for setting magnetic nuts.
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I wish I’d said that. [emoji2]

 

[alcorelli]

If I had magnetic nuts, would that effect my gait?

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[marinusdees]

If I had magnetic nuts, would that effect my gait?

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Might affect your *** appeal.

 

[thesilverone]

 

[CR888]

'Magnetic nut setter' kinda explains everything. Remember those times you held a nut over a thread with one finger then tried semi-sucessfully to turn it with a finger from your other hand? Well, these tools make that easy. Next thread: What does a screw-driver do?

 

[bob15]

What does a screw-driver do?

If you have enough of them; it gets you drunk, with plenty of Vitamin C.

 

[colin39]

Setting nuts magneticly[emoji28][emoji106]

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[AZ Pete]

I used one this morning to drive sheet metal screws

 

[redwrench60]

They have many uses holding nuts and bolts for easy starting with a drill or hex impact but the best use is for self drilling screws.

 

[Al Borland]

Self drilling screws while installing corrugated siding come to mind.

 

[bonneyman]

I used one this morning to drive sheet metal screws

Before I found magnetic sockets I used magnetics nut runners (i.e. setters) on panels screws.

 

[Flat Thunder Channel]

I use them for the galvanized / painted screws in downspouts. Keeps the self tapping screw in the bit so they are easier install. Could be handy for any self tapping screw.

 

[samss]

I use them on most every service call for hex head screws. Not very useful for nuts except to start them. Most of the time the stud bottoms out .
https://www.malcoproducts.com/categories/magnetic-hex-drivers/
These are fantastic.

 

[Old Man Roger]

They're good for when you use one hand to hold the material that needs to be fastened with a screw..

 

[Copymutt]

Can’t be beat for repetitive jobs when chucked in a battery powered impact driver. Irrigation T bolt clamps for instance & of course metal roofing screws.

 

[ChevyEFI]

HVAC work , you'll wear a 1/4" version out.

 

[Jacobson]

Ok, I guess that was a dumb question.
I usually just use the socket and some masking tape.
Cool idea.

But how is this used to start SCREWS ?7

 

[Shed of tools]

Metal cladding siding roofing any construction crew has a bunch on I’ve put in thousands of screws with them **** when your lining up a sheet of tin with one hand drill in the other and your screw falls out.

 

[Miss the Pontiacs]

Jacobson. It’s a 64

 

[Bigblockyeti]

HVAC work , you'll wear a 1/4" version out.

When I was a tinner doing residential and commercial work, I only got about 3 months out of a good one. Doing under slab duct work was particularly brutal. On service calls, you'd often be using a 5/16" and 3/8" opening up a furnace or condenser unit.

 

[Bert_]

Driven thousands of self drillers and zip screws with them. Good for pulling screws out of equipment also.

 

[bwringer]

Setting nuts magneticly[emoji28][emoji106]

Yep, they're magically magnetically multipurpose -- they can also be used on bolts and screws as well as nuts!

And, get this: they can be used to both install and remove said fasteners!

That's, like, SIX FUNCTIONS!


I use the 8mm and 10mm metric versions all the time in repetitive motorcycle work like removing engine cases.

 

[sk farmer]

they are used to take up space in those bit boxes you don't like.

 

[toplessHO]

Is this even a legitimate question?
I buy the 5/16" by the package.

 

[Downwindtracker 2]

I first encountered them driving trailer screws working on setting up industrial camp trailers. Trailer screws are a #8 sheet metal screw with a 1/4" hex head. You also see larger ones used on sheet metal siding. The magnet holds the screw. If you have a travel trailer, you Need one in 1/4".

 

[Fedwrench]

Ok, I guess that was a dumb question.
I usually just use the socket and some masking tape.
Cool idea.

But how is this used to start SCREWS ?7

not all screw are phillips or flat head

Many have hex shaped heads. Besides no one ever called it a screw setter

 

[jd_1138]

If you have to ask what a tool is for, you haven't worked on very much stuff. But seriously, yeah I can see a use for this when working in small places. I've had trouble screwing in fasteners in very tight places. You may not have room to put your other arm in there too to hold the fastener while holding the screwdriver, socket wrench, driver, etc..

And let's say you work in a production environment doing this stuff many times a day, that'd make it even nicer having these to help.

 

[bonneyman]

They're good for when you use one hand to hold the material that needs to be fastened with a screw..

Nut runners are the best when used with a cordless drill.

 

[Negen]

I use them all the time to set nuts. Mainly use 5, 5.5, &7 mm or 1/4 & 11/32. Used in electric equipment , LCD panel replacement, ac/dc power supply repair up to 2500 watt. Common use for electronic type work.

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[p00p]

it enables the ease for probability to seat the hardware

 

[Kevin54]

SMDH

 

[Fluelikesymptoms]

I get the privilege of using magnetic koken and apex nut drivers everyday at work. If I werent so cheap I'd buy me a good set of them. The magnets are very good for nuts and bolts. We mainly use them because it makes the manufacturing process quicker instead of fumbling around with nuts and bolts.

The magnets do wear eventually usually the spring starts acting goofy, but they last a long time in an environment where its being use amd abused non stop all day

 

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[welder4956]

Takes the place of this tool when high productivity is needed: