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    Simple Magnetic Pick Up Tool

    Here's a simple tool, a microwave magnetron magnet inside a plastic mint container. Works great and easy to clean off, I've got several scattered about the shop and vehicles. Can you say microwave magnetron magnet really fast 3 times?


    As a driver I'm always sober, but my truck is always ready to get loaded

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    Cool, I have to get one of those. Well, I have plenty of the magnets, but none of those mint containers. My magnets don't look like yours, same shape, but all fuzzy and gritty....hmmm.

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    I retrieved a couple of magnets off the grain chute on grinder/mixers (farm). Laid one on my workbench and they'll grab anything that comes close to them. Too strong actually. Laid a horseshoe on one and had a heck of a time getting it off. Slide it sideways maybe ? Ha

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pnutfarmer View Post
    Cool, I have to get one of those. Well, I have plenty of the magnets, but none of those mint containers. My magnets don't look like yours, same shape, but all fuzzy and gritty....hmmm.
    No more fuzzy magnets after you use one of these.

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    Nice idea, ...I've just used one of those same magnets in a plastic bag for the same purpose, ...a bit crude perhaps but still effective
    I will have to keep my eyes peeled for a small plastic container (or a few) now, lol.


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