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*LILRED66* · 02-13-2008, 01:34 AM

A deep-well socket with paper stuffed in the end will get them started and they can be tightend with another socket without the paper in it. You can also use a nut driver (llooks like a screw driver with a socket head on the end) to start them and some have a hollow shaft, so you can tighten the nuts, as well.

You can also magnetize your socket or use a magnetic nut driver.

You can also make up stacks of flat washer, lock washer and nut by applying a very small amount of clear silicon to the mating surfaces and letting them dry before installing. This method keeps the mess to a mininum and allows the dried silicon to flake off during installation, to avoid the mess.

Good luck with your bed wood installaton project.

02-13-2008, 01:34 AM	#2
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: assembly tricks A deep-well socket with paper stuffed in the end will get them started and they can be tightend with another socket without the paper in it. You can also use a nut driver (llooks like a screw driver with a socket head on the end) to start them and some have a hollow shaft, so you can tighten the nuts, as well. You can also magnetize your socket or use a magnetic nut driver. You can also make up stacks of flat washer, lock washer and nut by applying a very small amount of clear silicon to the mating surfaces and letting them dry before installing. This method keeps the mess to a mininum and allows the dried silicon to flake off during installation, to avoid the mess. Good luck with your bed wood installaton project.