Should I use an old somewhat worn out phillips screwdriver to try to put straplocks on my new Jaguar bass, or drive 5 blocks to my girls house and borrow her drill. I'd have to get dressed to do the latter, the former I can do in my underwear.
dmusic148
10-17-2009, 11:18 AM
It's 'Dilemma.'
Joe Nerve
10-17-2009, 11:28 AM
Hey. Don't tell me. I'm an english teacher.
Joe Nerve
10-17-2009, 11:31 AM
Fixed. It was a typo.
Turock
10-17-2009, 11:39 AM
Did you use the 20% off code?
::::BASSIST::::
10-17-2009, 11:45 AM
Drive, but dont use a drill. Chances of screwing (pun intended) something up increases significantly with power tools.
Joe Nerve
10-17-2009, 12:10 PM
I put my pants on.
Last time I used the old screwdriver the screw got stripped and I had to take my stingray to the hospital. No time for that today. I'm back, and even got the same parking spot. In B'klyn NY that's what we call a miracle.
PS. The 20% thing made me laugh, and then I realized you were talking about the bass. Yes, and no. Didn't know about the code, but offered them $100 less and they said, "we can do that." :) I would have saved another $20 if I knew about the code. Oh whell. I"m happy. The bass kicks freaking butt bigtime. That was a big PS.
Pilgrim
10-17-2009, 02:12 PM
First thing to do is throw out the screwdriver. Never use one in that shape for anything other than punching holes.
Second, pre-drill holes for strap locks if you don't want to take a chance on splitting the body!
Valerus
10-17-2009, 02:14 PM
Yay! Case closed?
GlennW
10-17-2009, 02:55 PM
Should I use an old somewhat worn out phillips screwdriver...
IME worn out phillips screwdrivers are good for two things:
1) punching 1/4" holes in sheetrock
2) lending to people you don't like
dmusic148
10-17-2009, 03:00 PM
You're in the city. Surely there's a hardware store nearby, where you could purchase a shiny, new screwdriver? I'm totally perplexed.
Ryan L.
10-17-2009, 03:06 PM
IME worn out phillips screwdrivers are good for two things:
1) punching 1/4" holes in sheetrock
2) lending to people you don't like
:D:D
Joe Nerve
10-17-2009, 03:16 PM
I'm totally perplexed.
I was in my underwear.
shadowmac
10-17-2009, 03:18 PM
You're in the city. Surely there's a hardware store nearby, where you could purchase a shiny, new screwdriver? I'm totally perplexed.
+1
Avoid the dollar-wise penny-dumb mistake and get the driver that fits the screw properly. One "Oh Crap!" wipes out 10 "atta-boys". :)
Mac - HEDDA
P.S. Any activity using hand or power tools should probably be done while wearing pants - PROTECT THE CYCLOPS AT ALL TIMES!
Pilgrim
10-17-2009, 04:55 PM
I was in my underwear.
As you eventually decided, that's not enough reason to damage an instrument.
I hope you've thrown out the screwdriver. Get a replacement with a carbide/hardened tip if possible - and get rid of any other worn-out screwdrivers and replace them while you're at it!
