If there was ever a tool invented, I probably have several of them. I love tools.

I have enclosed a link to McMaster-Carr and the item number of a tool I think every shop should have.

It can hang on nail in the corner until needed. When called on to perform, it does a wonderful job.

Although not real cheap at just under $30 clams, it can be indispensable when push comes to 'screw'.

Go to the link and type in 20375A21 in the search bar... Thread-It Nut And Bolt Gauge

http://www.mcmaster.com/

Stuart