Old dog learned a new trick.

[abmetal]

I was at the welding supply and saw these magnets hanging on the wall. So I bought a couple and tried them out this morning. THEY'RE GREAT! I'm sure a lot of folks probably already know about them but after using other magnets, weights, clamps, etc. for years, for sheet metal work, these are much quicker and easier to use. Wish I'd have known about them years ago...if they made them then. Just thought I'd pass it along.

Allen

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[ROKCRLER]

Nice find... I just saw the video where both hold 225lbs...i wish they had a release mechanism, would be great for picking up parts off the table for sure.

[cuttinparts]

Pretty cool find. Those would certainly come in handy for holding a piece to the bench for slag removal or surface finishing

[adbuch]

That was my first thought - that they had a quick release button at the top. In any case, nice find!!
David

[Dirtmotor]

Nice ! Maybe you could make some cloth socks for them that you could pull off to release the metal dust .

[cuttinparts]

Nice ! Maybe you could make some cloth socks for them that you could pull off to release the metal dust .

That's a great idea!

[4130metalworks]

Nice find... I just saw the video where both hold 225lbs...i wish they had a release mechanism, would be great for picking up parts off the table for sure.

Check out magnetic swarf stick or lathe wand, might work for that purpose

[tinspark]

I picked up one of those sliding magnetic sticks when I bought my evolution metal miter saw.
The teeth make metal shavings galore, and whats nice about that stick is that when the plunger is pulled back the shaving fall off.
Cannot remember what I paid but it was pricey. maybe HArbor freight tools will knock it off soon and drop the price a bunch!
works good for what it is made to do

[adbuch]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6FX12S2/re ... F0aWM&th=1

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[4130metalworks]

AliExpress has them for cheap also, i buy alot of my lathe tools from there

[abmetal]

I've had one for years and love it. I use mine mainly for collecting chips/filings at the drill press, Bridgeport mill, lathe and cut off saw. Saves a considerable amount of clean up.

Allen

[adbuch]

I just ordered one to check it out - the one on Amazon for $23. It could be handy for cleaning up chips. I have a telescoping magnetic stick that I use for fishing small parts out of my water table when they fall thru the grates while plasma cutting. The problem is that it often gets a build-up of small particles that prevents it from grabbing the larger pieces - so I have to keep wiping off the end of the magnet.

David

[acourtjester]

Another type this has a longer handle for picking up swarth on the floor, from grinding dust and cold saw swarth.
https://www.harborfreight.com/long-reac ... 93950.html

[adbuch]

Another type this has a longer handle for picking up swarth on the floor, from grinding dust and cold saw swarth.
https://www.harborfreight.com/long-reac ... 93950.html

Tom - that one looks very handy too! I'll have to check it out next time go to our local Harbor Freight store. Thanks!!

David

[abmetal]

I've got two of the HF specials. Sure makes cleaning up around the drill press and mill a lot easier. The plastic handles are a little on the iffy side though.

Allen