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Tight-Clearance Screw Starters

The slim body reaches into tight spots to grip and turn screws. Use the magnet at the end of the handle to retrieve dropped fasteners. Screw starters are not intended for final tightening or removal of fasteners.

Wedge Tip


For Phillips, Hex, Torx, and Square Drives	Hex

Torx

Square

Starters with wedge tip fit a variety of drive styles. Push the sleeve on the handle forward and insert the tip into screw head. Pull the sleeve back and the tip splits to hold the screw firmly. Once threads are started, the tool releases the screw.

	For Screw Size	Overall Lg.	Body Dia.	Material	Handle Material	Features		Each
For Phillips, Hex, Torx, and Square Drives



	No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, 3/32", 7/64", 1/8", 9/64", 5/32", 3/16", 7/32", 1/4", T10, T15, T20, T27, T30, No. 1, No. 2	No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9, No. 10, No. 11, No. 12, 1/4", 5/16", 3/8"	5 5/8"	0.298"	Black-Oxide Steel	Aluminum	Screw Retrieval Magnet, Pocket Clip	00000000	00000

Twist Tip


For Phillips Drives	For Slotted Drives	For Phillips and Slotted Drives


Phillips	Slotted

Starters with twist tip secure in the screw head by pushing and turning the tool. As the fastener is tightened, the starter tip releases.

	For Screw Size	Overall Lg.	Body Dia.	Material	Handle Material	Features		Each
For Phillips Drives



	No. 2	No. 5, No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9, No. 10, No. 11, No. 12, M3.5, M3.63, M3.9, M4, M4.2, M4.5, M4.55, M5	9 3/4"	0.28"	Black-Oxide Steel	Aluminum	Screw Retrieval Magnet	000000	000000


	For Slotted Drives



			9/32"	No. 6, No. 8, No. 10, No. 12, M3.5, M4, M5	5 5/8"	0.28"	Black-Oxide Steel	Aluminum	Screw Retrieval Magnet, Pocket Clip	000000	00000


			9/32"	No. 6, No. 8, No. 10, No. 12, M3.5, M4, M5	9 5/8"	0.28"	Black-Oxide Steel	Aluminum	Screw Retrieval Magnet	000000	00000


			For Phillips and Slotted Drives



					No. 2, 9/32"	No. 5, No. 6, No. 8, No. 10, No. 12, M3, M3.5, M4, M4.5, M5,	6 3/4"	0.28"	Black-Oxide Steel	Aluminum	Pocket Clip	00000000	00000

Grip and turn screws that are too small to hold by hand or located in hard-to-reach spots. Push the sleeve on the handle forward and insert the wedge tip into the screw slot. Release the sleeve and the tip splits and pushes out to hold the screw firmly. Screw starters are not intended for final tightening or removal of fasteners.

Wedge Tip


	Slotted

				Shaft
	Drive Size	For Screw Size	Overall Lg.	Lg.	Overall Wd.	Material	Handle Material		Each
For Slotted Drives



		1/8"	No. 0, M1.6	5"	3"	1/4"	Black-Oxide Steel	Plastic	0000000	00000


		1/8"	No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, M2, M2.5	5"	3"	1/4"	Black-Oxide Steel	Plastic	0000000	0000
		1/8"	No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, M2, M2.5	10"	8"	1/4"	Black-Oxide Steel	Plastic	0000000	0000
		3/16"	No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 7, M2.5, M2.6, M3, M3.5	4 1/2"	2"	7/32"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Plastic	0000000	0000
		3/16"	No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 7, M2.5, M2.6, M3, M3.5	6 1/2"	4"	5/16"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Plastic	0000000	00000
		3/16"	No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 7, M2.5, M2.6, M3, M3.5	8 1/2"	6"	5/16"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Plastic	0000000	0000
		3/16"	No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 7, M2.5, M2.6, M3, M3.5	10 1/2"	8"	5/16"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Plastic	0000000	00000
		3/16"	No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 7, M2.5, M2.6, M3, M3.5	14 1/2"	12"	5/16"	Black-Oxide Steel	Plastic	0000000	00000
		3/16"	No. 6, No. 8, No. 10, No. 12, M3.5, M4, M5	8"	4"	5/16"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Plastic	0000000	00000
		3/16"	No. 6, No. 8, No. 10, No. 12, M3.5, M4, M5	10"	6"	5/16"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Plastic	0000000	00000
		3/16"	No. 6, No. 8, No. 10, No. 12, M3.5, M4, M5	12"	8"	5/16"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Plastic	0000000	00000


		1/4"	No. 8, No. 10, No. 12, 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", M4, M5, M6, M8, M10	8"	4"	3/8"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Plastic	0000000	00000
		1/4"	No. 8, No. 10, No. 12, 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", M4, M5, M6, M8, M10	10"	6"	3/8"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Plastic	0000000	00000
		1/4"	No. 8, No. 10, No. 12, 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", M4, M5, M6, M8, M10	12"	8"	3/8"	Zinc-Plated Steel	Plastic	0000000	00000
		1/4"	No. 8, No. 10, No. 12, 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", M4, M5, M6, M8, M10	18"	14"	3/8"	Black-Oxide Steel	Plastic	0000000	00000

Tight-Clearance Screw Starter Sets

Phillips

Slotted

These assorted screw starters have a slim body that reaches into tight spots to grip and turn screws. Insert the twist tip into the screw head, push down, and turn to secure. As the screw is tightened, the starter tip releases. Use the magnet at the end of the handle to retrieve dropped fasteners. These tools are not intended for final tightening or removal of fasteners.

	Includes	For Screw Size	Body Dia.	Material	Handle Material	Screw-Holding Mechanism	Features		Each
For Phillips and Slotted Drives



	4	No. 2 Phillips Screw Starter—5 3/4" O'all Lg. No. 2 Phillips Screw Starter—9 3/4" O'all Lg. 9/32" Slotted Screw Starter—5 5/8" O'all Lg. 9/32" Slotted Screw Starter—9 5/8" O'all Lg.	No. 5, No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9, No. 10, No. 11, No. 12, M3.5, M3.63, M3.9, M4, M4.2, M4.5, M4.55, M5	0.28"	Black-Oxide Steel	Aluminum	Twist Tip	Screw Retrieval Magnet	0000000	000000

Screw-Holding Screwdrivers

When you've only got one free hand to fasten, reach for these screwdrivers. A sleeve on the tip holds the screw in place so it won't fall off while you fasten. Once the screw is started, release the sleeve and finish tightening. These screwdrivers are useful when working above crevices that screws could slip into.

Cushion Grip—Made of soft plastic to make gripping and squeezing the handle more comfortable.

Black-Oxide Steel—These screwdrivers withstand occasional moisture.

				Shaft
	Drive Size	For Screw Size	Overall Lg.	Lg.	Overall Wd.	Screw-Holding Mechanism	Material		Each
Phillips







				Cushion Grip

				No. 0	No. 0, M1.6	8 3/4"	5"	7/16"	Sleeve	Black-Oxide Steel	00000000	000000


				No. 1	No. 1	8 3/4"	5"	7/16"	Sleeve	Black-Oxide Steel	00000000	00000
				No. 2	No. 2	11 1/2"	7"	9/16"	Sleeve	Black-Oxide Steel	00000000	00000


				Slotted







								Cushion Grip

								1/8"	1/8", M3	8 3/4"	5"	7/16"	Sleeve	Black-Oxide Steel	00000000	00000


								3/16"	3/16", M5	10 3/4"	6"	1/2"	Sleeve	Black-Oxide Steel	00000000	00000
								1/4"	1/4", M6	11 1/2"	7"	9/16"	Sleeve	Black-Oxide Steel	00000000	00000

Nut Starters

Start and initially turn nuts in hard-to-reach spots. Insert closed jaws at the tip into the nut, then pull the sleeve back to open the jaws and grip. The starter releases from the nut as the threads are engaged. These tools are not intended for final tightening or removal of fasteners.

	Overall Lg.	Body Dia.	Color	Material	Handle Material	Fastener-Holding Mechanism	Features		Each
For External Hex Drives



	4-40 to 5/16"-32	5"	0.315"	Silver	Steel	Aluminum	Jaws	Pocket Clip	0000000	000000

Screw Starter Sets


	Slotted

Sets include an assortment of screw starters for gripping and turning screws that are too small to hold by hand or located in hard-to-reach spots. Push the sleeve on the handle forward and insert the wedge tip into the screw slot. Release the sleeve and the tip splits and pushes out to hold the screw firmly. These tools have a contoured, ultra-grip handle for comfort. They are not intended for final tightening or removal of fasteners.

	Includes	For Screw Size	Material	Handle Material	Screw-Holding Mechanism	Container Type		Each
For Slotted Drives



	4	1/8" Slotted Screw Starter—5" O'all Lg. 3/16" Slotted Screw Starter—6 1/2" O'all Lg. 3/16" Slotted Screw Starter—8" O'all Lg. 1/4" Slotted Screw Starter—10" O'all Lg.	No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 8, No. 10, No. 12, 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", M2, M2.5, M2.6, M3, M3.5, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10	Black-Oxide Steel	Plastic	Wedge Tip	Plastic Rack	0000000	000000


	7	1/8" Slotted Screw Starter—5" O'all Lg. 3/16" Slotted Screw Starter—6 1/2" O'all Lg. 3/16" Slotted Screw Starter—8" O'all Lg. 3/16" Slotted Screw Starter—8 1/2" O'all Lg. 3/16" Slotted Screw Starter—10" O'all Lg. 3/16" Slotted Screw Starter—12" O'all Lg. 1/4" Slotted Screw Starter—10" O'all Lg.	No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 8, No. 10, No. 12, 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", M2, M2.5, M2.6, M3, M3.5, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10	Black-Oxide Steel	Plastic	Wedge Tip	—	0000000	00000

Manual Screw Hole Starters with Drill-Point Tip

Use the built-in threaded tapered point to accurately mark, start, and thread holes in wood and other nonmetal materials. Good for use on wood that is prone to splintering.

Shank Dia.	Shank Lg.	Drive Direction	Overall Lg.	Tapered Screw Point Lg.	Blade Material	Handle Material		Each
1/4"	3"	Clockwise	8"	9/16"	Steel	Plastic	0000000	00000

Electrically Insulating Screw Starters

An insulated handle and body protect against shock from accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These tools are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900. Insert the twist tip into the screw head, push down, and turn to secure. As the screw is tightened, the starter tip releases. Use the magnet at the end of the handle to retrieve dropped fasteners. Screw starters are not intended for final tightening or removal.

Twist Tip


For Phillips Drives	For Slotted Drives

Phillips

Slotted

	For Screw Size	Overall Lg.	Body Dia.	Material	Handle Material	Features	Specs. Met		Each
For Phillips Drives



	No. 1, No. 2	No. 3, No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9, No. 10, No. 11, No. 12, M2.5, M2.6, M2.9, M3, M3.12, M3.5, M3.63, M3.9, M4, M4.2, M4.5, M4.55, M5	6"	0.236"	Steel	Plastic	Screw Retrieval Magnet	IEC 60900	0000000	0000000


	No. 1, No. 2	No. 3, No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9, No. 10, No. 11, No. 12, M2.5, M2.6, M2.9, M3, M3.12, M3.5, M3.63, M3.9, M4, M4.2, M4.5, M4.55, M5	10"	0.394"	Steel	Plastic	Screw Retrieval Magnet	IEC 60900	0000000	000000


	For Slotted Drives



			1/4"	No. 3, No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 8, No. 10, No. 12, M2.5, M2.6, M3, M3.5, M4, M5	2 3/4"	0.118"	Steel	Plastic	Screw Retrieval Magnet	IEC 60900	0000000	00000


			1/4"	No. 3, No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 8, No. 10, No. 12, M2.5, M2.6, M3, M3.5, M4, M5	6"	0.236"	Steel	Plastic	Screw Retrieval Magnet	IEC 60900	0000000	000000

Screw-Holding Precise-Control Screwdrivers

Keep even the smallest screws from falling into cracks. Jaws at the tip of these screwdrivers grip fasteners tightly, so you don't have to hold them in place with your fingers. Push the end of the handle to open the jaws, then release to lock the jaws around the screw head. Also known as jewelers' screwdrivers, they're perfect for delicate tasks that require nimble, fine-tuned adjustments.

Steel—Best for dry environments, since moisture will cause it to rust.

Knurled Grip Texture—Get the best possible grip, even with wet or oily fingers.

Plain Grip—Made of hard plastic for durability.

			Shaft
	Drive Size	Overall Lg.	Lg.	Overall Wd.	Grip Texture	Grip Style	Screw-Holding Mechanism		Each
Phillips







				Steel

				No. 00	4 7/8"	7/8"	3/16"	Knurled Grip Texture	Plain	Jaws	000000	000000


				Slotted







								Steel

								0.086"	4 7/8"	7/8"	3/16"	Knurled Grip Texture	Plain	Jaws	000000	00000