Using cling film, one size fits all

[thehomeengineer]

Hi All
This is a method I use for stopping tiny screws falling of the end of the screwdriver before they have even got close to the work piece. I simply go to the kitchen take the cling film, tear a small piece off, push the screw into the film with the screw driver and wrap the cling film around the screw and driver. Once started in the hole simply pull the cling film away and finish screwing into place.
10BA x 1/8”

Screw and screwdriver ready to be wrapped

wrapped

Starting screw

Then pull the cling film over screw head and then tighten.

This works with all types of screws, bolts, wood screws etc. where the fastener needs to be held in place to get it started. I have even used it in conjunction with a socket set to retain bolts or nuts. This is a really easy fix for those difficult to get to threads.

Thank you for viewing
The Home Engineer

[DIYer]

Thanks thehomeengineer! We've added your Small Screw Holding Method to our Fastening category,
as well as to your builder page: thehomeengineer's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Small Screw Holding Method by thehomeengineer

tags: screw starter

[rgsparber]

My kind of solution!

Thanks,

Rick

[Beserkleyboy]

...sometimes the most frustrating things are so easy to fix! My concrete workshop floor is like a trampoline to small screws...thanks for that, homeengineer!

Jim

[ibdennyak]

Now I can sell my collection of self holding screw drivers that don't work.

[Rikk]

Brilliant! I've used tape before, but this is a much better solution!

[TheElderBrother]

Wile. E. Coyote.
Super Genius.

[mbshop]

Very nice. Think i may use this idea, ok ?

[thehomeengineer]

Hi mbshop
Glad it was of interest and it can help you in future projects.
The Home Engineer

[Nick79]

THIS will be a real handy idea that I will use - thanks so much, great tip.