Connecticut,
United StatesMember Since: April 02, 2005
entire network: 3,423 Posts
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Posted: Thursday, June 01, 2017 - 10:00 AM UTC
I know most of you old timers already know this, but I just had to retrieve a part so I thought I'd post this.
If you lose a part to the Carpet Monster and simply can't find it, here's what to do. Source a piece of stocking or panty hose from your SO. Rubber band it over the end of the vacuum hose. Sweep the vacuum everywhere, and you'll find the part stuck to the stocking on the end of the hose.
Best,
Matt
SSG, INF, USA (Ret.)
"I am waiting for the tanks, and the Americans."
General Philippe Petain, September 1917

#323
Arizona,
United StatesMember Since: February 13, 2013
entire network: 656 Posts
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Posted: Thursday, June 01, 2017 - 10:11 AM UTC
Robbie: "Would 60 Gallons be sufficient ?"
Forbidden Planet - 1956
Campaigns:
None due to procrastination issue.
Colorado,
United StatesMember Since: February 24, 2014
entire network: 2,601 Posts
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Posted: Thursday, June 01, 2017 - 10:13 AM UTC
Carpet Monster: ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Matthew: ✅
😄

#160
Arkansas,
United StatesMember Since: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Thursday, June 01, 2017 - 11:18 PM UTC
You could always attach the bottom of an apron to the edge of your bench. Simply slip it on, when beginning another build session.
Ideals are peaceful. History is violent.
Texas,
United StatesMember Since: May 12, 2015
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Posted: Wednesday, June 07, 2017 - 07:15 AM UTC
Reason why I put down vinyl tile in the "crafts" room.
Colorado,
United StatesMember Since: February 24, 2014
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Posted: Thursday, June 22, 2017 - 05:28 AM UTC
Never hurts to poke around the trash after vacuuming. I just found a very small part after it was MIA for at least a month! 😄
Carpet Monster: ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Me: ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅

#084
Quebec,
CanadaMember Since: September 14, 2005
entire network: 2,157 Posts
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Posted: Monday, June 26, 2017 - 10:46 PM UTC
No carpet....No Monster...

Cheers,

#159
Massachusetts,
United StatesMember Since: April 07, 2008
entire network: 792 Posts
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Posted: Monday, June 26, 2017 - 11:55 PM UTC
FANTASTIC idea.... and if she wont give you a pair willingly, theres always the torn ones .... Hehe
ItalyMember Since: January 09, 2018
entire network: 13 Posts
KitMaker Network: 1 Posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 - 05:06 AM UTC
I use to put under the bench one of those big plastic trays that originally are designed for the trunk of your car.
It will collect all the things that drop from the bench and as a positive side effect to keep your "bare" feet not in direct touch with the cold floor (i'm living in the North of Italy).
Missouri,
United StatesMember Since: November 24, 2008
entire network: 92 Posts
KitMaker Network: 9 Posts
Posted: Tuesday, January 09, 2018 - 10:20 AM UTC
I have an old t-shirt stapled to the edge of my workbench and I lay the loose end on my lap. Works great to ketch these small pieces.
PhilippinesMember Since: October 27, 2013
entire network: 287 Posts
KitMaker Network: 3 Posts
Posted: Sunday, January 14, 2018 - 01:27 AM UTC
The carpet monster giveth - the carpet monster taketh away.
I have a few kits that stalled because of prominent parts that went missing. Glad to hear you found yours


#323
Arizona,
United StatesMember Since: February 13, 2013
entire network: 656 Posts
KitMaker Network: 132 Posts
Posted: Sunday, January 14, 2018 - 02:46 AM UTC
Robbie: "Would 60 Gallons be sufficient ?"
Forbidden Planet - 1956
Campaigns:
None due to procrastination issue.