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How do you start a nut or bolt you can't reach

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Old 06-06-16, 04:27 PM
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When you have a nut or bolt that you can just squeeze a socket and extension. How do you go about starting it when putting it back together? Most have probably used the old tissue in the socket, in a tight spot where you can't help but bump parts, it can be knocked out. I like to use a telescopic magnate. I bring this up because I used this trick today when installing the high beam bulb.


Here is one of the nuts I send this trick on.
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This is the magnate I used and how I started the nut. I like this method because it is very secure.
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Great tip Cole!
Do you recall where you purchased the magnet tool?
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Sears! Or HF!
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Yeah, you can get them most anywhere. Auto parts stores, Sears, Amazon, like Mandyfig suggested. I have used them tons over the years.
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