Maybe the bearings for a King Tiger tank might be bigger than a screw or nut but a bike ball bearing will be tiny in comparison. It might have fallen through the holes by the way and already be gone.
The pseron with the magnet on a rod has the best idea. If you don't have one, walk pedal (if you have a 2nd bike) or drive to your nearest auto parts store..
Whatever you do, don't turn the disposer on until you retrieve it or verify that it fell down one of the holes.
btw if you try the soapy hand method, you'll not be able to grab onto the bearing.
Originally Posted by
phoebeisis
Use an old wire hanger.Bend the hook so it can hook the bearing.You will have to wiggle it a bit.
The magnet was my 1st idea, but the one on the telescoping rod is for little things like screws,nuts etc.A bearing might be too heavy.
The wire coathanger will work.
Make sure it is off-of course-and flipping the circuit breaker-if you know the right one-is a good idea also.Keep your hand/fingers of of it.No way can you get them far enough in to do any good.
Luck,
Charlie
PS One of those really potent magnets-$5 at harbor freight-might be powerful/and small enough to put in on end(a little distance-and snag it.