Why oh why??

joeparaski
joeparaski Posts: 1,865
edited November 2010 in The Clubhouse
Why is it that every time I work on something, (in this case taking apart an amp just to clean it up), when I drop a screw or a washer it disappears, never to be found again.

I am now convinced that there is a great heaven in the sky where all these dropped screws go to. There must be some sort of pearly gate somewhere where the screw in question asks if it may enter or if it needs to return to where it came from.

Joe
Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,164
    edited November 2010
    I stopped at a Parts Express brick and mortar store in Ohio and picked up a telescoping magnetized wand for that exact reason. Works great if you can A) see the part B) have access to it.

    These were point of sale items at the register.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited November 2010
    I heard something similar to that a few times. The missing socks Saga.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited November 2010
    Trust me I feel your pain..I cant tell you the number of times this happens when working on a computer (either cable routing or just maintenance). H9's suggestion is golden and I keep meaning to buy one myself....
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,262
    edited November 2010
    We are in 2010...screws vaporize ...duh
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2010
    I feel your pain....I don't know how many washers or small screws I've dropped into a less than easy to access area. There's nothing like increasing your work by 4 more hours, just to find a damn washer.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,808
    edited November 2010
    Simple solution. Step 1: Invert piece of equipment under repair. Step 2: Shake vigorously.
    Expert Moron Extraordinaire

    You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited November 2010
    look carefully.
    you will find it
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  • Rivrrat
    Rivrrat Posts: 2,101
    edited November 2010
    I install high speed telcom equipment or a living. I've probably sent half the population of fastener heaven there.

    I have at least a couple of extra screws handy for every piece of eq I install just for droppage.
    My equipment sig felt inadequate and deleted itself.
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited November 2010
    You don't need all of the screws and washers, just most of them. Unless it's an airplane or something, and even then as long as no one sees it will be ok :biggrin::eek::tongue:
    "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
    Benjamin Franklin, February 17th, 1775.

    "The day that I have to give up my constitutional rights AND let some dude rub my junk...well, let's just say that it's gonna be a real bad day for the dude trying to rub my junk!!"
    messiah, November 23rd, 2010
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited November 2010
    My favorite is watching someone drop a piece down an intake manifold.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • greyford1979
    greyford1979 Posts: 749
    edited November 2010
    I know my telescoping magnet has saved my butt quite a few times. Also comes in handy to have a large magnet that you can comb over the carpet and floors with or even an old speaker:biggrin:
    I love animals, they're delicious!
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,697
    edited November 2010
    That does suck.

    Equally bad is finishing a project, and having left over fasteners.
    Sal Palooza
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,808
    edited November 2010
    mrbigbluelight wrote: »
    That does suck.

    Equally bad is finishing a project, and having left over fasteners.

    NO! That's not bad at all!

    Extra pieces means you did it right!
    Expert Moron Extraordinaire

    You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited November 2010
    Jstas wrote: »
    NO! That's not bad at all!

    Extra pieces means you did it right!

    Even better, you did it efficiently
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    edited November 2010
    http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Fingertip-Gloves/

    Do like this guy, throw some magnets in your work gloves.
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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