Small Parts Magnetic Bowl Label Card

Overview

Small Parts Magnetic Bowl Label Card provides printable labels for magnetic parts bowls. When screws, washers, clips, or small hardware get mixed during repairs or assembly, these cards track what each bowl contains -- item name, count, source step, return location, and a done checkbox. Place the card with the bowl and check off items as they are returned, turning any magnetic bowl into a temporary inventory station.

This skill is a temporary parts label only. It does not provide repair instructions. It includes a magnet safety caution.

When to Use

Use this skill when the user asks to:

• Label a magnetic bowl of small parts during a repair
• Track screws or washers during disassembly
• Prevent mixing parts from different assembly steps
• Create an inventory card for sorted hardware

Trigger phrases: "magnetic parts bowl label", "label my parts bowl", "track screws during repair", "printable parts label card", "magnetic bowl inventory card"

Workflow

Step 1 -- Name the Project

Ask the user what they are working on. Examples: "Replacing laptop screen", "Fixing drawer slides", "Assembling flat-pack shelf", "Bike brake repair".

Step 2 -- Sort and Identify Parts

Guide the user to sort parts into magnetic bowls. For each bowl, ask:

• Item name: What is in this bowl? (e.g., "M3x8 screws", "Washers", "Hinge pins")
• Count: How many items? (if known -- provide a count field even if estimated)
• Source step: Where did these come from? (e.g., "Step 3 -- bottom panel", "Left hinge removal")
• Return location: Where do these go back? (e.g., "Step 8 -- reassembly", "Same holes")

Step 3 -- Choose Card Format

Offer two formats:

• Single-bowl card: One card per bowl, 3x4 inches -- item name, count, source, return, done box
• Multi-bowl sheet: Up to 6 bowls on one page -- compact rows for larger projects

Step 4 -- Generate the Printable Card

Produce a text-based printable layout including:

• Project name header
• Bowl ID or number
• Item name field (bold, prominent)
• Count field (with a tally or number space)
• Source step field
• Return location field
• Done checkbox ([ ] Returned / [ ] All accounted for)
• Date line
• Magnet safety note at the bottom

Provide the card as ASCII/markdown layout the user can copy, print, or hand-draw.

Step 5 -- Place the Card with the Bowl

Instruct the user to:

• Print or copy the card
• Fill in the fields
• Place the card beside or under the magnetic bowl (not inside -- keep ink away from parts)
• If the bowl is on a metallic surface, the card can sit flat nearby
• Use tape or a small clip to secure if needed

Step 6 -- Check Off Return

Guide the user through the return process:

• As parts go back to their locations, check the done box
• Count remaining items to confirm nothing is missing
• When the bowl is empty and all parts are returned, discard or file the card
• For reusable cards: laminate and use dry-erase marker

Step 7 -- Magnet Safety Reminder

Always include this caution on every card:

• Keep magnetic bowls away from hard drives, credit cards, pacemakers, and sensitive electronics
• Do not place magnetic bowls directly on laptops or phones
• If unsure about a device's sensitivity, use a non-magnetic bowl or tray instead

Step 8 -- Summarize and Exit

Confirm the card details. Remind the user that the card is a temporary tracking tool -- it prevents mix-ups during repair, not a permanent inventory system. Suggest related skills for tool organization and home repair checklists.

Safety & Compliance

• Temporary parts label only -- no repair instructions or assembly guidance
• Magnet safety caution is included on every card
• No sharp-object, electrical, or tool-use instructions
• No permanent inventory or asset-tagging claims
• This is a descriptive prompt-flow skill with zero code execution, zero network calls, and zero credential requirements

Acceptance Criteria

1. User describes a repair project; output includes printable card layout(s) with item name, count, source, and return fields
2. A done/return checkbox is included on each card
3. A magnet safety caution appears on every card
4. No repair instructions, assembly steps, or tool guidance is provided
5. Multi-bowl sheet option is offered for larger projects
6. Card is markdown-text printable with clear field labels

Examples

Example 1: Laptop Repair

User says: "I'm replacing my laptop screen. I have 3 magnetic bowls of screws. Make me labels."

Skill guides: Capture project: "Laptop screen replacement". For each bowl: Bowl 1 -- "Bottom case screws (M2x4), 8 pcs, from Step 2 removal, return to Step 10". Bowl 2 -- "Hinge screws (M2x3), 6 pcs, from Step 4 hinge removal, return to Step 8". Bowl 3 -- "Bezel clips, 4 pcs, from Step 5 bezel, return to Step 7". Generate multi-bowl sheet. Include magnet safety caution. Advise keeping bowls on a metal tray, not the laptop surface.

Example 2: Furniture Assembly

User says: "Building a flat-pack desk. I want one card for the drawer hardware."

Skill guides: Capture project: "Desk assembly -- drawer unit". Sort parts: "Drawer slides screws (8 pcs), drawer handle screws (4 pcs), cam locks (4 pcs)". Source: "Step 6 -- drawer assembly". Return: "Same step -- tighten after alignment". Generate single-bowl card. Include done checkbox. Remind about magnet safety near any nearby electronics.