Load Release Magnetic Nail Sweep "The Nail Hound"

[Vintage Veloce]

I first saw one of these about 6 months ago, one of my contractors brought it to a job at my house. The contractor's guys were really sloppy and scattered nails everywhere. They used this thing to pick up.

I found it for sale at the local roofing supply company. The "Nail Hound" is a giant magnet on a handle. The actual magnet (magnets?) are inside the aluminum box on the bottom. When you pull the T handle the magnet inside is pulled away from the bottom of the bottom of the box and the attached items are released.

I had bought a smaller "magnet on a stick" gizmo, and since it would only pick up items directly under the small magnet, it just wasn't big enough to "sweep" an area with.

I have some more construction happening and I just had to have one to help clean up. I also think it will come in really handy for picking up dropped bits in the garage.

I have seen versions of this with wheels, but for my use they are not as versatile. I like that I can easily swing this just where I need it, and get it in around plants and things. There are also other similar devices on Amazon (search for: Load Release Nail Sweep), but I had seen this brand in action and I found it locally.

This one is from "Superior Magnetic Products" in Glen Allen VA and is called the "Handheld Auto Release" "#71712 HAR"

I just love the darn thing. Just need to remember to keep it away from my wallet and my computer!

 

[Vintage Veloce]

Hmm... tried to post a video, but couldn't figure it out, maybe not allowed on the forum. Oh well.

 

[G_P]

You should be able to put the video on Youtube and post a link here.

The guy that did my roof used a similar tool to pick up the nails that ended up on the ground. Pretty much the only way to get them easily since I have a gravel driveway. It worked great.

 

[Vintage Veloce]

Couldn't get the video to embed, but here are links to youtube.

Pickup with the "Nail Hound"

Pickup and Drop with the "Nail Hound"