$keywords = "tech tips,tech tip,Mike Schway,bench, organize,organization,magnet,parts,magnets";
$title = "Hardware - Magnets and Zip-Locks";
$tech_tip = '
I keep a dead 4" speaker screwed into the bottom of the instrument shelf 
above my bench.  This is a fairly hefty 4" speaker with a big magnet.  I 
use the magnet to hold various screws removed during disassembly.  Most 
metal parts will stick to the magnet, those that don\'t stick either go 
into a paper cup or a zip-lock baggie.  Of course, if the amp goes over 
to the "waiting for parts" shelf, all screws are removed from the magnet 
and go into the baggie.

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Since it\'s on the underside of the shelf (16" above the bench), the 
magnet is out of the way and always within arm\'s reach.

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This trick has the added benefit of providing a convenient way to 
magnetize a screwdriver to start screws in hard-to-reach spots.  3 
passes along the magnet and the driver will hold most screws.
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