diff --git a/functions.lua b/functions.lua
index 28be11b..95c487e 100644
--- a/functions.lua
+++ b/functions.lua
@@ -69,17 +69,18 @@ function spears_set_entity(spear_type, base_damage, toughness)
 			if self._stickpos then
 				local node = minetest.get_node(self._stickpos)
 				local node_cracky = minetest.registered_nodes[node.name].groups.cracky
+				local pos = self.object:get_pos()
 				if node_cracky and node_cracky < 3 then
 					minetest.sound_play("default_metal_footstep", {pos = pos}, true)
 					self.object:remove()
-					minetest.add_item(self.object:get_pos(), {name='spears:spear_' .. spear_type, wear = self._wear})
+					minetest.add_item(pos, {name='spears:spear_' .. spear_type, wear = self._wear})
 				elseif not self._node_walkable then
 					minetest.sound_play("default_place_node", {pos = throw_pos}, true)
 				end
 				self._node_walkable = minetest.registered_nodes[node.name].walkable			
 				if not node or not self._node_walkable then -- Fall when node is removed
 					self.object:remove()
-					minetest.add_item(self.object:get_pos(), {name='spears:spear_' .. spear_type, wear = self._wear})
+					minetest.add_item(pos, {name='spears:spear_' .. spear_type, wear = self._wear})
 					return
 				end
 			else -- Spear is flying