Magnetic Screwdriver

[Bigeard]

Hello All FT Staff ,
I have recently bought an FT Commuter (kit form) together with Power Pack A to complete the build , although it is quite enjoyable doing the build , may I make a suggestion . Some of the screws to fit the motor to the firewall are extremely small and quite awkward to actually screw in using the screwdriver provided and Im dammed if I can find my miniature driver set . It would be a great deal easier if the screwdriver head was magnetic so as to hold the screw in position ! Is this apossibility for future kits / power packs ?

 

[Mr NCT]

I use one of these for work & hobby. You can magnetize and demagnetize as you need. I bought mine a local hardware store.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HG2GPR5/?tag=lstir-20

 

[BlockerAviation]

Hello All FT Staff ,
I have recently bought an FT Commuter (kit form) together with Power Pack A to complete the build , although it is quite enjoyable doing the build , may I make a suggestion . Some of the screws to fit the motor to the firewall are extremely small and quite awkward to actually screw in using the screwdriver provided and Im dammed if I can find my miniature driver set . It would be a great deal easier if the screwdriver head was magnetic so as to hold the screw in position ! Is this apossibility for future kits / power packs ?

Just put a magnet on the shaft of the driver. To be honest, outside of these special situations a magnet screwdriver can be an absolute pain in the ass, so just putting a magnet on the shaft of the driver would be your best bet

 

[Pieliker96]

Magnets on the shaft works!

 

[Bigeard]

Why didnt I think about magnetizing the end...,. Duhhh

 

[mrjdstewart]

i have my screwdrivers and hex heads stored so that once in place the tips of them are resting on a magnet. this ensures that they are always magnetized.

sorry for crappy pic but you get the idea.

laters,

me