+SkellyCA Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I found a nano this morning, but couldn't grab the log and get it out to sign; so I need to go back with needle nose or tweezers. Now I'm wondering what happens if I get out and can't get it back in? Has this ever happened to anyone? What do you do then? Quote Link to comment
+Vater_Araignee Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Here is a thread for your solution Log Winder, For nanos, Blinkies, Mr Magnetos... Quote Link to comment
+SkellyCA Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 Thank you! Quote Link to comment
+Vater_Araignee Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Thank you! You're welcome. Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Found a nano cache, took me 5 seconds to find, and get the log out. 3 minutes trying to get the log sheet back in! (Sometimes, depending on the type of container, it's easier to place the rolled up log into the lid and then cover with the rest of the container) Quote Link to comment
+wkmccall Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I found a nano this morning, but couldn't grab the log and get it out to sign; so I need to go back with needle nose or tweezers. Now I'm wondering what happens if I get out and can't get it back in? Has this ever happened to anyone? What do you do then? Usually I can stick the point of my knife into the center and wind it tight enough to get the log out and then the same putting it back into the container. Now I'm not talking about pushing the point of the knife into the log hard enough to push it out the other side.. Lightly do this just enough for the edges to catch the sides is all. Quote Link to comment
+pengwn2 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Above are Serger Tweezers, available at any good fabric store...like Joann's. They are used for threading the machine since it's difficult to reach the tiny spaces where the threads wander through. Many of the ladies may already have a pair but for you guys...if the wife does have a serger you may be able ummm, "borrow" her pair. Just don't get caught... pengwn2 (Chutzie) Quote Link to comment
jholly Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 IF the log has the wire in the middle and IF the last person put the log in the cap like they should, you can use the magnet on the bottom to pull the log out. Otherwise it is dig the stupid thing out. Jim Quote Link to comment
+buttaskotch Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I always have a large safety pin, pinned to the GPS lanyard for nanos. It gets it out and then it also helps with winding it back up [] Quote Link to comment
+tozainamboku Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I know of several cachers who no longer sign the log on nanos. They either say its a find if you touch the cache or if they want to go a bit farther say its a find if you open the container and see there is a scroll inside. So far none of the owners of these caches deleted any body's find for not signing. Once I found one of these when I was with a group that included the cache owner. After the finders signed, I couldn't get the log back in the container. I turned to the owner and said "You need to do maintenance on your cache". The owner took the log and tore off part of it that already had names and rolled up the remainder to put it back in the cache. I'm pretty sure that he wasn't going to take the piece of log back to check the online logs against. Quote Link to comment
+BBI Dragon Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Once I found one of these when I was with a group that included the cache owner. After the finders signed, I couldn't get the log back in the container. I turned to the owner and said "You need to do maintenance on your cache". LOL! I bought several pair of surgical forceps and they have some in very handy. You can get them many places as they are used in first aid kits and for fishing. They cost between $4 and $7 depending on how small they are. I like the fact that they lock too. A second use for them is to retrieve those darn small bison bottles. I've had a few almost get pushed back into their whole. One did and have to be replaced by the owner. Quote Link to comment
+SkellyCA Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 IF the log has the wire in the middle and IF the last person put the log in the cap like they should, you can use the magnet on the bottom to pull the log out. Otherwise it is dig the stupid thing out. Jim There was no wire, but I believe the log was in the lid; it just made it past the metal rim, but I have no finger nails. Quote Link to comment
knowschad Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I know of several cachers who no longer sign the log on nanos. They either say its a find if you touch the cache or if they want to go a bit farther say its a find if you open the container and see there is a scroll inside. So far none of the owners of these caches deleted any body's find for not signing. Now, that is just plain disgusting! Here we do frequently use initials rather than our full names (I'm KC) but to not sign at all is wrong. Quote Link to comment
+flask Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 i sign my full name on those puppies, with a chisel-tip marker: EHRLENMEYER FLASK. it's not my problem if it takes up the whole roll. Quote Link to comment
+Vater_Araignee Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 i sign my full name on those puppies, with a chisel-tip marker: EHRLENMEYER FLASK. it's not my problem if it takes up the whole roll. Thats an idea! March twentieth two thousand and nine Vater Nero Araignee over -> sorry I obliterated everything on this log but I just wanted to make su Quote Link to comment
Clan Riffster Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Here we do frequently use initials rather than our full names (I'm KC) but to not sign at all is wrong. But are you "outraged"? Quote Link to comment
+J-Way Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 The tweezers recommendation is the best (and what I use). Quote Link to comment
+StarBrand Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I found a nano this morning, but couldn't grab the log and get it out to sign; so I need to go back with needle nose or tweezers. Now I'm wondering what happens if I get out and can't get it back in? Has this ever happened to anyone? What do you do then? I usually just prick my finger with a needle and squeeze a drop of blood into the nano - hard to argue with DNA evidence................................... or carry a swiss army knife with tweezers and a plastic toothpick - all I have needed to grab the small handful of nanos I did. Quote Link to comment
knowschad Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Here we do frequently use initials rather than our full names (I'm KC) but to not sign at all is wrong. But are you "outraged"? Getting there... Quote Link to comment
+SkellyCA Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 I bought some needle nose and tweezers at wally world today, so I may go back and grab it tomorrow Quote Link to comment
+gelfling6 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I always have a multi-tool with me, but sometimes, even that is not enough. I found a nano someone had placed, (since it's now archived, I can give details.) It was a small plastic tube, with a screw top, stuck into a wooden stake. When I found it, the cover was upside down, and the log book jammed into the tube too far for me to reach, the tube was broken, and the log book was soaked. (can you see where this is going?) needless to say, the owner archived it.. It was a good hide, but once the tube cracked, and the paper got soaked, it was instant death for the cache. Stephen (gelfling6) Quote Link to comment
+Scouters Fred and Brenda Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I keep a small crochet hook in the geobag. the small hook on one end works well to pull those nano logs out and the smooth handle aids on rolling it back up Quote Link to comment
+ras_oscar Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I bought a pair of revlon straight tip tweezers from CVS for $2.00. Grount the end thinner with a dremel and rounded the tip so it wouldn't tear. Quote Link to comment
+JennM Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I'm just glad that I'm not the only one with fumblefingers on those things. I HATE nano logs! My fingers make me feel like I have arthritis when I try to remove/replace them. Tweezer and crochet hook ideas are good - I think I have a tweezer in the geo-bag. I know I have tiny crochet hooks (but I'll forget they are in the geobag when I want to crochet!)... and I have a multitool but I think it would be too large for some of those teensy logs. I just remembered I have some surgical hemostats too... must pop a pair of those into the geobag! Jenn Quote Link to comment
AZcachemeister Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I found a nano this morning, but couldn't grab the log and get it out to sign; so I need to go back with needle nose or tweezers. Now I'm wondering what happens if I get out and can't get it back in? Has this ever happened to anyone? What do you do then? If you moisten the log with a generous amount of saliva, you will find you can easily cram it back into a much smaller space than it came from. Quote Link to comment
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