Automotive Magnet Pick Up Tools - Need Something Small

[bulletpruf]

I was disassembling a transmission today and had to fish out a few detents out of small holes in the trans and the smallest magnet pickup tool I have was too big (.37" in diameter) so I ended up using the shop vac to **** the detent out.

I see some stuff on Amazon that's .25" in diameter, but I"m thinking there has to be something out there better than the offshore stuff from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Telescoping-...utomotive/dp/B0CBLYR5Y9/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Matco has one, but I can't find specs anywhere on the diameter of the tip. https://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/fmm/flexible-micro-magnetic-pick-up-tool

Any recommendations?

Scott

 

[RichWolfson]

I made one from a small telescoping antenna from an old radio. Flattened the tip and superglued a tiny neodymium to the tip. I find it very handy. And very cheap.

 

[RTM]

Magnetize an ice pick, or expensive tool truck pick, if they aren’t SS. Or live large, and make an electromagnet ice pick.

 

[Nobody-named-Olli]

Magnetic lifters - 77260060

<ul><li>flexible magnetic lifter with ergonomically shaped handle</li><li>for use in the workshop, industry, and household</li><li>enables the recovery of nuts, bolts, and other small metallic parts from tight spaces</li></ul>

stahlwille.com

Choose between 5mm (0.2”), 8mm (0.3”), 15mm or 19mm.


I have a really nice Hazet pull-out/telescopic magnet with light and a needle for washing fluid nozzle adjustment, but that head is 10.75mm. And they changed it apparently, no light, but the head size is down to 6mm. ( https://www.hazet.de/en/products/sp...car-glass-wiper-arm/product/ean-4000896022366 )

Kind regards,
Olli

 

[Alcap]

After reading RTMs post reminded me on the magnetizer/demagnetizer my brother bought me . I’ve only used it a few times but it sure came in handy in a situation just like yours . https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...MImMvO5-TdkgMVMEf_AR1vVQraEAQYCSABEgIMGPD_BwE

 

[Monte]

Gedore has them in 3mm and 4mm diameter



btw. the Matco tool looks german....

 

[YesIHaveAHammer]

I think I read that this Stahlwille and the Matco are made by Mueller Kueps.

Stahlwille Flexible Magnetic Lifter 500mm (20") 270g (9oz) 12600
It will lift the claimed weight while in complete contact with a flat item, but that's perhaps an unusual situation. The head diameter is 5mm. The wire is 2.5mm, quite normal and proportional, but thicker may have been better for a little more rigidity.

 

[bulletpruf]

I think I read that this Stahlwille and the Matco are made by Mueller Kueps.

That's what it looks like to me as well.

Thanks

 

[bulletpruf]

Gedore has them in 3mm and 4mm diameter



btw. the Matco tool looks german....

I bought a 3mm Geodore and 5mm Stahlwille for the shop and a pair of cheap ones from Amazon for the home garage. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJKLSLNL?tag=atomicindus08-20

Thanks for all the input.

 

[bulletpruf]

Magnetize an ice pick, or expensive tool truck pick, if they aren’t SS. Or live large, and make an electromagnet ice pick.

I tried a pick with magnets placed on the shank, but it was too weak to pull up the detent.

 

[bulletpruf]

After reading RTMs post reminded me on the magnetizer/demagnetizer my brother bought me . I’ve only used it a few times but it sure came in handy in a situation just like yours . https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...MImMvO5-TdkgMVMEf_AR1vVQraEAQYCSABEgIMGPD_BwE

I do have one of these, but I didn't try it because I didn't think it would be powerful enough. The detent is small and light, but it has a relatively tight fit in the hole.

Thanks

 

[bulletpruf]

Magnetic lifters - 77260060

<ul><li>flexible magnetic lifter with ergonomically shaped handle</li><li>for use in the workshop, industry, and household</li><li>enables the recovery of nuts, bolts, and other small metallic parts from tight spaces</li></ul>

stahlwille.com

Choose between 5mm (0.2”), 8mm (0.3”), 15mm or 19mm.


I have a really nice Hazet pull-out/telescopic magnet with light and a needle for washing fluid nozzle adjustment, but that head is 10.75mm. And they changed it apparently, no light, but the head size is down to 6mm. ( https://www.hazet.de/en/products/sp...car-glass-wiper-arm/product/ean-4000896022366 )

Kind regards,
Olli

I ordered the 5mm. Thanks for the link.

Scott

 

[Monte]

Mueller Kueps
...also available in red and orange from Mueller..

 

[JSGAuto]

Just to add another option. 5mm. I liked that it could be bent into all sort of shapes, and stay that way. I used it to pull bits of gears out of a trans when doing a track side gear change.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YKNOLQ?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[bob from indiana]

Menards has a small telescoping magnet In the auto section. It is about 1/4 diameter.

 

[nicks78camaro]

NO.15X - Pocket Size Telescoping Magnetic Pick-Up Tool

Ullman's NO.15X telescopes from 5-9/16" to 25-9/16" and the magnetic end lifts up to 1.5 pounds for fast and precise retrieval of metal objects in hard-to-reach areas.The handy pocket clip adheres the NO.15X to clothing for secure carry and convenient access. Available in Chrome, Orange, Yellow...

ullmandevices.com

Google says these are 0.25" tip diameter

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

buy small magnet and skinny non-magnetic rod, make one for yourself.