Re: Help this dummy, please?
Somebody made a reference to the "magic fingers" tool. EVERYBODY should own one. Mine sits right on top of my tool box and is one of the most frequently used tools in the box.
Working on boats and snowmobiles, I am always dropping nuts, bolts, washers, etc. under the motors. Grab the tool, and they're out in seconds (it works where a magnet won't...like on non-ferrous metals). If you don't have one- get one. They're only a couple of bucks at Harbor Freight and worth ten times as much.
Side note: The "Magic Fingers" tool is also great for pulling out mouse nests from tight areas that might otherwise have to be disassembled.
Chuck