As time passes, my hand tremors get worse. My latest challenge is replacing the needle in my sewing machine. The machine screw is 1/8x44 nf which seems to be unique to sewing machines. Also called a “needle screw”. My problem is that it’s a slotted head screw and the screwdriver tends to come out while I’m fiddling with the needle.

my first thought was to get a socket head screw so I could use an Allen wrench. I’m darned if I can find a socket screw that size.

An alternative would be to make a special screwdriver with a brass sleeve around the blade that would help me keep the driver in place.

Another idea would be to just machine my own screw. I don’t have the means to cut the threads so I would need to find a 1/8”-44 die.

Right now, I’m liking the custom screwdriver idea.

im open to suggestions…