[sdiy] "Padded" nut drivers/sockets?

[BrightBoy]

>Are there any commercially available ones that have some sort of 
>cushioning to prevent scratching panels when putting jacks or pot nuts 
>on? Or should I just put some tape on the end? Google didn't turn up 
>anything, but I'm probably using the wrong terms.

You might try an Insulated Nut Driver such as these:

http://www.mytoolstore.com/klein/in630716.html

While I can't tell 100% from the picture, it sure looks like the end 
of the tool is insulated.  You might need to put a little bit of lubricant on 
the end to prevent rubbing/friction.

Cheers,

Jeff