My knitting needle saved a lens assembly today

I was stuck with a tricky spring in an old lens. A knitting needle from my other hobby had the right stiffness and tip to place it just right. What common items have you used in a pinch for fixes?

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casey7191mo ago

Toothpick as a shim is a classic move. I keep a few in my toolkit for quick electronics fixes. Once used one to prop up a loose connection in a game controller. What's the weirdest thing you've MacGyvered into a tool?

ivan8401mo ago

Ever used a toothpick as a temporary shim in something electronic?

jessew831mo ago

Wouldn't the wood swell or split with heat?