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Old 03-06-2010, 10:33 AM   #2
Motor31
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Some other ideas from a shade tree mechanic include the flexible claw style tool you can find in bargain tool bins. Put some plumbers putty on the end of an extending magnet for non ferrous metal items including inside a small socket to hold the bolt / nut in it. Place a small piece of duct tape on one side of a box end wrench to hold a nut you want to thread onto a bolt in a tight area. If all you can get into the area is one finger, wrap a strip of duct tape sticky side out on your finger and put the nut there so you can thread it on.
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