Cup Hooks

[Jen-in-Wellies]

1 hour ago, Chris Lowe said:

@Jen-in-Wellies I had to go find this, Mac tools cup hook bit.

 

 

 

I never knew such things existed. My new thing learnt today. I drill a pilot hole, then use a screwdriver shank through the hook to screw them in. A proper bit looks much more the thing and I can fit many more. 😀

[Mike Todd]

1 hour ago, Jen-in-Wellies said:

I never knew such things existed. My new thing learnt today. I drill a pilot hole, then use a screwdriver shank through the hook to screw them in. A proper bit looks much more the thing and I can fit many more. 😀

And there was me thinking that I was the only one who knew that trick . . . 

 

Works just as well with screw eyes. Thought that was they are called screwdrivers.

[Hudds Lad]

13 hours ago, Chris Lowe said:

@Jen-in-Wellies I had to go find this, Mac tools cup hook bit.

 

 

 

In my set of random and obscure driver bits, that's referred to as a Wing nut Driver. Who is using these to tighten a fitting literally designed for hand tightening?

[Jen-in-Wellies]

3 minutes ago, Hudds Lad said:

In my set of random and obscure driver bits, that's referred to as a Wing nut Driver. Who is using these to tighten a fitting literally designed for hand tightening?

A complete wingnut, obviously. 

If the final torque is set correctly, then it would speed installation, without overtightening. They would have a use in industrial assembly. Problem is, without a system, the temptation to overtighten is overwhelming. 

[Chris Lowe]

It does work well for driving cuphooks, does help to have a pilot hole though.

[wakey_wake]

2 hours ago, Chris Lowe said:

It does work well for driving cuphooks, does help to have a pilot hole though.

I've drilled quite a few pilot holes in my time, but never found the pilot. I guess he was busy flying something else?

[wakey_wake]

 

I was going to post these beauties to "Tonic required. Send in your photos of what is nice on the waterways now." but technically there is no waterway here...

 

[system 4-50]

On 12/04/2026 at 08:39, Jen-in-Wellies said:

Dear Abby,

I've just counted 49 cup hooks in use in my boat. I am still finding more. Used for all sorts of things, including holding kitchen implements, curtain tie backs, porthole bung rods, even the anchor. None are used to hold cups, or mugs. I have a pack of unused hooks in the tool box, ready to add. Is this normal? 

The days have passed, and still no photographic evidence.   I am beginning to wonder if this is an AI bot impersonating Jen-in-Wellies, looking for spiritual support?

[MtB]

On 13/04/2026 at 21:12, Jen-in-Wellies said:

I never knew such things existed. My new thing learnt today. I drill a pilot hole, then use a screwdriver shank through the hook to screw them in. A proper bit looks much more the thing and I can fit many more. 😀

 

This tool can also be used to remove cup hooks and throw them away. 

 

Hope that helps....

 

 

 

 

[Jen-in-Wellies]

On 12/04/2026 at 09:13, Jen-in-Wellies said:

There is another in the bathroom I didn't notice before. Holds a coil of waste hose from the gulper to discourage backflow. Fifty now. 

And another in the cupboard above the cauliflower I'd forgotten. Fifty one.