Koenig-Specials 928

Don't have a magnetic tool to start the nut on the bolt?

Or,

Did you also install the 3/4" pipe insulation like Dwayne showed and now you have zero visibility from above the bolt?

No worries!

Chew gum and pack some into a short 10mm socket. secure nut on gum and attach a long ext like this.....





Works like a charm.

If you're making other connections before moving on to the other rail now is a good time to remove gum from socket.

Throw used gum away

soupcan

You can also use a long pick and slide the washer/nut combo down to the stud.

Don Carter

I installed the insulation like Dwayne showed, so I guess I'm going to have even more problems. I think I'll cut a peice out to make it easier to get to the stud. Thanks for the tip.

jeff spahn

I put anti-sieze inside the socket to hold the nut in the socket.

the flyin' scotsman

a little dab of grease in the socket will hold a nut in place for install.

StratfordShark

I'm with Brian/Soupcan - slide it down blade of long thin screwdriver works great

davek9

I use a small piece of paper towel and cover the socket opening, then press in the nut or bolt.
The added thickness of the paper is enought to hold the nut or bolt in the socket, paper comes off when the nut or bold is started.

DaveK9