03-11-2016, 09:33 AM
(This post was last modified: 03-11-2016, 09:49 AM by Diabolical Artificer.)
Bluetak etc works as does magnetizing the screwdriver, you can little magnet/demagnets for the purpose. I use a normal magnet and a degaussing iron. You can also get a little plastic
"sleeve" that fits on your screwdriver that holds the screw in place, it has little jaws that hold the head tight- see pic. Looking through a CPC or Screwfix catalogue in idle moments throws up loads of these handy gadgets.
Slotted screws are trickier than Philips/Posi types, the only other thing I can think of to help is to do the operation in a clear plastic bag sealed under the cartridge by a bag tie, if it falls off the bag will catch it. You'll have to make a hole for the cartridge to pop through. That and get a file and chamfer the screw a tad so it goes in easier.
Good luck, Andy.
"sleeve" that fits on your screwdriver that holds the screw in place, it has little jaws that hold the head tight- see pic. Looking through a CPC or Screwfix catalogue in idle moments throws up loads of these handy gadgets.
Slotted screws are trickier than Philips/Posi types, the only other thing I can think of to help is to do the operation in a clear plastic bag sealed under the cartridge by a bag tie, if it falls off the bag will catch it. You'll have to make a hole for the cartridge to pop through. That and get a file and chamfer the screw a tad so it goes in easier.
Good luck, Andy.
