The carpet monster can be evil, and it is amazing how far photoetched-metal and plastic pieces can bounce on a concrete floor. Some days, a parts search leaves my shop floor cleaner than my living room! A quick and easy solution is draping a bath towel across your lap. Unlike a jeweler’s apron, it is not attached to the bench — so there is no worry about forgetting to detach it before getting up.

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Wayne CassellLittleton, Colorado