Long Screwdrivers needed.

[wombats]

I am about to fit some bedroom furniture that needs to be fastened to the wall just above the units will L brackets. There is very limited room above to get in with normal size screwdriver, so need them to be longer than the depth of the units (Which is 63cm) Or a long extension bar for a socket set so i can use that instead.

Does anyone know where i can get a good quality one from?

 

[Burnerman]

You could buy a screwdriver which has a hex drive on its handle (Machine Mart 040212058) and then use extension bars for socket sets I guess....is there no other way around this?
John

 

[alumni]

Why not fit the bracket from the inside??

 

[wombats]

Thanks Burnerman I already have 1 of those just need to find the extension bar long enough to do the job. I can't think of any other way around it.

Why not fit the bracket from the inside??

Can't do this as the unit sits slightly off the wall meaning only the side panels will be at touching point.

 

[wingcoax]

Angle attachment for elec screwdriver?

 

[Stivino]

Could you not rig up something like this?

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• Stivino
• 1 Jul 2012
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[wombats]

@Stivino

Thanks for that suggestion. I have thought along those lines

Or a long extension bar for a socket set so i can use that instead

Just thought i might be able to get away with 1 long length. How stable is something connected with all those bits?

 

[Burnerman]

Hasten thee to thine local B&Q, and buy a length of 3/8" square bar.
Buy a 3/8 screwdriver socket from the same place or maybe Halfords.
You'll be able to turn the square bar with a tap wrench or maybe an adjustable spanner....the bar will twist a bit but its the cheapo option!
John

 

[Aunsh]

Would a couple of these or one of these help?

You could use a touch of light adhesive to hold the screw in place until it bites into the wall plug.

 

[Stivino]

@Stivino

Thanks for that suggestion. I have thought along those lines

Or a long extension bar for a socket set so i can use that instead

Just thought i might be able to get away with 1 long length. How stable is something connected with all those bits?

If it's too wobbly just put some tape round the joints that wobble.
John's square bar is a good idea too.