i have been having this problem for many years. As i am ageing it seems to be getting worse. While working at my bench I tend to drop things. They fall to the ground which is floor tile. They bounce, roll and vaporize. Many times they are nowhere to be found. I look with a light, if the part is steel I wave a magnet over the area, I sweep the floor and go through the dirt. Sometimes the part is never again seen. On occasion I will make or purchase a new part. Sometimes in looking for a part I will find one that was lost a long time ago. I put it in my scrap box never to use it. I have added a sliding shelf to my work bench to pull out and catch pieces. I am tempted to wear an apron which the bottom is attached to the bench as a method to catch items. That was an old watchmakers trick for this dilemma. I am afraid that I will forget that it is attached an get up and walk away, more trouble. I have also lost items on the bench itself and after a thorough search it reappears right before my eyes but, that's another story. Lucky for me that I have conditioned myself to laugh at the situation with a minimum amount of frustration. What is the solution to this problem anyone out there has, if any? I eagerly await your answer and stories!
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Nate
