The Lost screw idea (You tube video)

[Chachi]

This is a great Idea for us who lose screws nails and other things behide the work bench I am so going to do this... Have a look at this
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_JRJ6gKngw&feature=related

[julief]

That was cool, Chachi, thanks for sharing.

[Dawie]

That is a nifty idea. Must remember that.
David

[Russ C]

Neat contraption there. I can see where that would work. 

[WigWag Workshop]

While I do like Kip's videos on Make, I really miss Bre Pettis, http://www.brepettis.com/  and his Make videos.  Thank you for sharing

[Mainewoods]

Gotta admit, when I first read the subject, I saw "The Last screw idea".  Not saying anything about what ran through my head.   

[wedo]

Rube Goldberg would be proud of this long process to pick up a screw!
Bill

[Chachi]

Lol The last screw  Ummmmm Yeah (keeping mouth shut) Wedo it is only long the first time after that it goes quicker.........Hush Mainewoods    lol

[Marcellarius]

I like the idea, a bit "Gyro Gearloose" or "McGyver" like, but funny.
and no "sticky gray plastic ribbon" needed

[Rapid Roger]

That seems like a good idea BUT allot of trouble to make. I have two much easier things that I use to do the same thing.
The first is to use a telescoping magnet to reach under the bench. It looks like a pocket pen but telescopes to about 24" long. Used for metallic items.
The second is to use for non metallic items. I place a small piece of nylon hose ( old panty hose) over the end of my shop vac using a rubber band to hold it in place and it sucks up the dust but, larger items are stopped by the hose and when the vac is shut off the item drops onto the bench.
Just my two centavo's worth.

Rog

[Marcellarius]

Rog thanks!
a panty hose, that a great idea.
I guess my wife will have to hide hers from now on