Trouble with security screw

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    Being a self locker I don't have the option of help lining up both holes in my Jail Bird and getting the security screw to go in correctly. Anyone have any ideas how to make it easier. I've tried using a guide but the holes have to be aligned perfectly. HELP.
     
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    I've never found it that difficult.

    I think you will get used to it. It also helps if you get the key in the screw before attempting to insert it.
     
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    I rotate the birdcage so I can see the holes are lined up and insert the screw, then reorient the birdcage properly.
     
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    Maybe a mirror would help.
     
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    I've found that using a 3.5mm headphone plug is an effective tool to line up the holes. Just stick it in the hole, move it left, right, up, and down to get everything aligned. Then pull it out holding the cage steady and screw in the screw.
     
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    Found that the stem of a Qtip with the end cut off fits the hole exactly and let's me line up the holes. I also bought a 2 inch screw of the correct size and it makes it easy to screw in to aline the holes. Then from the other side I can screw in the small security screw with no problem. Easy Peeze.
     
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    Hello
    Can someone please tell me what the correct size is of the MM security screw? It's a challenge for me too to get the screw in - even using a qtip - and I'd like to try the method of first inserting a longer screw
     
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    I tried something new last night when i was putting on my device (after having taken a several months break from chastity). I wore a finger cot on my index finger and it really helped me hold and position the screw in place. I will use that again next time (hopefully it will be a long time before I take off my device again and a short time after that when I out it back on)
     
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