I pulled the spring out of my Reo Mini to clean under it and lost the screw. Can anyone tell me the size? It's the one with the phillips head.
Lost the spring screw on my Reo Mini
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Phillips flat head, Stainless steel 18-8, #2-56 x 3/16" 
http://www.boltdepot.com/Product-Details.aspx?product=7661
http://www.boltdepot.com/Product-Details.aspx?product=7661
Phillips flat head, Stainless steel 18-8, #2-56 x 3/16"
http://www.boltdepot.com/Product-Details.aspx?product=7661
Thanks!!! I'll see if I can find one locally first but, I appreciate the size info. I'm so clumsy!!!
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Have you ever spent hours on your hands and knees searching through a carpet for a lost gemstone, contact lens, or some other tiny, precious item? If not, count yourself among the lucky few. Should you ever be faced with this situation, try this: Cut a leg off an old pair of pantyhose, make sure the toe section is intact, and pull it up over the nozzle of your vacuum cleaner hose. (If you want additional security, you can even cut off the other leg and slip that over as well.) Secure the stocking in place with a tightly wound rubber band. Turn on the vacuum, carefully move the nozzle over the carpet, and you’ll soon find your lost valuable attached to the pantyhose filter.
You can also wait till it gets dark and shine a flashlight over the floor, the missing screw (or needle, or other metal) will shine.
Thanks for the replies guys. I found it!!! 
I thought the magnet might be a good idea. So, I got one from the garage and started running it over the rug, taking pains to cover every inch. The thing is that I'm not 100% sure the magnet would have worked now. As I was moving the magnet, I felt my finger brush against something and there it was. So, my mini is back together. I probably should order some more of those screws though.
I thought the magnet might be a good idea. So, I got one from the garage and started running it over the rug, taking pains to cover every inch. The thing is that I'm not 100% sure the magnet would have worked now. As I was moving the magnet, I felt my finger brush against something and there it was. So, my mini is back together. I probably should order some more of those screws though.
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