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Default Tiny screws in eyeglass frames

On Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 2:20:55 PM UTC-5, Oren wrote:
On Tue, 15 Sep 2015 12:08:59 -0700 (PDT), Uncle Monster
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On Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 1:46:14 PM UTC-5, gary wrote:
How can I pick up the tiny screws and align them into the holes in the frames?


Try some Vaseline. A tiny bit on the end of the little screwdriver will stick to the tiny screw allowing you to set it in place then you can maneuver the screwdriver tip around to get it into the slot. Use a Q-tip to clean the petroleum jelly off when you're done. Something like wheel bearing grease would work too but it may damage the plastic eyeglass fame and it's toxic compared to Vaseline. ^_^

[8~{} Uncle Greasy Monster


Perhaps magnetize the screwdriver tip?


Those screws aren't usually magnetic since they need to be rust resistant. Some of the eyeglass frames are titanium and I must wonder if they're held together with titanium screws. ^_^

[8~{} Uncle Screwy Monster