[Elecraft] Re: Vol 44, Issue 19, msg 11 from Dave Yarnes to Ian

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

Just bought one from Maplin - N24FA  4 Prong Pick-up Tool - £3.99
Also bought a electronic venier to measure all those Screws!


On 10/12/07 13:19, "Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy" <gm4esd at btinternet.com>
sent:

> Can do the job easily in one go using a 'Grabber' held in one hand, about as
> difficult as holding a pen and WITHOUT the risk of losing a washer, screw or
> whatever. The tool was also stocked by RS (Radio Spares) at one time, their
> stock number 537-293 and described as a Retrieving Tool. After starting to
> thread the screw (with washer) using the Grabber, the job is completed with
> a screwdriver. The tool can also be used to hold a screw and washer in place
> while the mating nut is threaded onto the screw with a nutdriver ( assuming
> Clinch Nuts are not being used) to illustrate just one of the many other
> jobs that can be handled.
> 
> Standard disclaimers apply, a satisfied user long converted from magnetic
> methods!
> 
> 73,
> Geoff
> GM4ESD
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