Magnetic sweep

[Bellaireroad]

Can anyone recommend a good magnetic sweep, where the magnet turns off. I am looking for a smaller one to clean up around drill press and welding table. Not the kind that you sweep the floor with. Thanks


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[WWheeler]

https://www.harborfreight.com/22-inch-magnetic-floor-sweeper-with-release-98399.html

 

[jjkrjh]

We have one similar to this one at work. It is used for pulling and loading bolts in our bins.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001HVBVQI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Bellaireroad]

Thanks, this confirms my suspicion that there is not one available with an off/on magnet


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[scubadoober]

How big are you looking for? There are plenty of switchable magnets in the welding world for positioning and pickup. Not the cheapest lookup magswitch to give you an idea then find the cheaper options.

 

[skookum1]

27" long with release, length might be nice to reach around and under tools.. - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003J3CW1U/?tag=atomicindus08-20

little handheld with release - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009ASY5MW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Thanks, this confirms my suspicion that there is not one available with an off/on magnet


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[Ray-CA]

I put mine in a plastic bag then invert the bag into a trash can when I'm done.

Ray

 

[Bellaireroad]

27" long with release, length might be nice to reach around and under tools.. - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003J3CW1U/?tag=atomicindus08-20

little handheld with release - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009ASY5MW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Thanks...these would be great if the had on off magnets....these are good for picking up nails and bigger objects, not so good for chips


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[Bellaireroad]

How big are you looking for? There are plenty of switchable magnets in the welding world for positioning and pickup. Not the cheapest lookup magswitch to give you an idea then find the cheaper options.

About this big


yep I have a bunch of magswitch clamps, they are great


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[anndel]

Thanks, this confirms my suspicion that there is not one available with an off/on magnet


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I have the HF one and it works. It doesn't have a true "ON/OFF" switch, you just pull the bar up which pulls the magnet away from the bottom the magnet normally sits on which should dislodge most items. I've used it on cuttings after using a metal chop saw and mill scale grindings.

 

[skookum1]

Thanks...these would be great if the had on off magnets....these are good for picking up nails and bigger objects, not so good for chips


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There is no way to turn off a permanent magnet. The welding mag clamps work the same way, by moving the magnet away from the surface. Sounds like you are talking about a powered electromagnet. I think a basic sweep covered with a small bag as mentioned earlier would be most practical for this use.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I use bags as well. Sandwich bags on small hand held magnets for the table, and grocery bags for the sweeper.

 

[trekgod3]

I have the HF one and it works. It doesn't have a true "ON/OFF" switch, you just pull the bar up which pulls the magnet away from the bottom the magnet normally sits on which should dislodge most items. I've used it on cuttings after using a metal chop saw and mill scale grindings.

I also have the HF one, it does very well at picking up tiny, tiny metal particles. I was amazed by what it picked up just going up and down my driveway.

 

[mowkep]

I also have one like the one from Harbor Freight. I think I got it at Lowe's right after tore a shed down in the backyard. And yes, it is unreal what they find and pick up.

 

[scubadoober]

About this big


yep I have a bunch of magswitch clamps, they are great


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This might be as close as you can get without breaking the bank. They make the same one in red for Lincoln.
http://magswitch.com.au/product/magswitch-hand-lifter-60-ce/

 

[Fretters]

I put mine in a plastic bag then invert the bag into a trash can when I'm done.

Ray

Same here. Cheap and simple.