Re: best magnetic/clip-style retaining screw/nut drivers?

[GeorgeB]

On Mon, 02 Feb 2004 01:53:49 GMT, Erik > wrote:

>In article >,
> "SawEyes" > wrote:
>
>> > What I usually do is take an ordinary screwdriver and slide a magnet over

>> Yes this is a good idea. Maybe not exactly what you are looking for, but its
>> handy to have magnetized screwdriving tips for driving screws in all the

>Only snag is stuff like the stainless screws they use around automotive
>headlights...

Those are a 400 series in my Ford and Chevy and are hels quite well by
my magnetic tip.

[B2431]

>From: "Richard Crowley"

>"SawEyes" wrote ...
>> Just have to remember to de-magnetize the tools if you are
>> going to use them on electronic components :)
>
>What electronic components are affected by using magnetic tools?
>We used to have to take care around magnetic tape heads, but
>unless you are working on tape (or cassette) recorders, I can't
>think of any real danger of using magnetized tools?
>
On aircraft you shouldn't be using ferrous screws in the vicinity of a mag
compass or flux valve. Other than that I can't think of any problems.

Dan, U. S. Air Force, retired