Dominecker 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2019 The magnet is the deal. I take the magnetic patch out of hook bags and lay it on my desk to put the hooks on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicrider 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2019 This might sound stupid, but if your tying area is located on a carped floor, you could get a office chair floor mat and put it under you. At least any dropped hooks would land on it and not get lost in the carpet. If carpet is a factor here. That works great for hooks. Beads not so much as they bounce right off the protector into the carpet. Guess how I know. Tungsten beads, though not strongly magnetic, will be picked up by a strong magnet. Find them all the time this way. Doesn't work for brass though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Striperknight 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2019 I used a magnetic bowl like this https://www.amazon.com/ABN-Magnetic-Round-Metal-Bolts/dp/B015EFA2QC/ref=asc_df_B015EFA2QC/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167143431342&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16022259265237035045&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003934&hvtargid=pla-307745267253&psc=1 https://www.harborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al Beatty 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2019 We ditto the Harbor Freight magnetic bowl. A couple of them have worked for us for years. Take care & ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2019 Maybe impale them in your feet directly from the bag? You'd lose fewer that way. That's how I find the hooks that fall onto the floor. Just shuffle and wallah, the feet find 'em Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philly 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2019 I have magnetic sheets all over the base of my vise. Still doesn't prevent hooks from going on the floor. I have a magnetic sweep, a large magnet with a 4' handle. I run that over the floor, the rugs in the hallway, the carpet pads on the stairs to the first floor, and the living room rug. It amazes me that I find hooks in all these places, not to mention the bathroom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishnPhil 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2019 The magnet is the deal. I take the magnetic patch out of hook bags and lay it on my desk to put the hooks on. This is what I do as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjm 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2019 Those bowls are great, but the coin magnets and the magnets from refrigerator advertisers in strategic places help more with the drops. I have an old CB Fire Stick on a magnetic mount that works as a sweeper. The sheet magnets are ok but never seem very strong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill_729 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2019 Striperknight, I have a 4" HF magnetic bowl I don't use often. Thank you for the idea! As everyone (probably) knows, you can't be too careful. Bill_729 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites