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10-17-2009, 12:12 PM
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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.
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10-17-2009, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Lesfunk  I have trouble staying in shape because I'm a lazy, fat, piece of crap; not because I'm a musician. | |
10-17-2009, 12:28 PM
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10-17-2009, 12:31 PM
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10-17-2009, 12:39 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Melnibone | | | Did you use the 20% off code? |
10-17-2009, 12:45 PM
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10-17-2009, 01:10 PM
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Endorsing artist: Musicman basses, Hipshot products | | Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: New York City | | 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. |
10-17-2009, 03:12 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado | | | 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!
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10-17-2009, 03:14 PM
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10-17-2009, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Nerve 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 |
10-17-2009, 04:00 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brookfield, CT | | | You're in the city. Surely there's a hardware store nearby, where you could purchase a shiny, new screwdriver? I'm totally perplexed.
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10-17-2009, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by GlennW 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 |  |
10-17-2009, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by dmusic148 I'm totally perplexed. | I was in my underwear. |
10-17-2009, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by dmusic148 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".
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P.S. Any activity using hand or power tools should probably be done while wearing pants - PROTECT THE CYCLOPS AT ALL TIMES!
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10-17-2009, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Nerve 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!
Any excuse to buy tools is a good excuse. 
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10-17-2009, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Pilgrim
Any excuse to buy tools is a good excuse. | You've got your tools and basses mixed up. |
10-17-2009, 07:29 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado | | | Naw, that's not an either-or; it's BOTH!
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