Switchable Magnetic Ground for Welding

[LG63]

Are these worth $35? I’d never seen or heard of them prior to tripping across this one on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Forney-58558-200-Amp-Industrial-Magswitch/dp/B002OFHI1I/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pdT1_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1HL9OO1B9R6BT&coliid=I1F7JWMFLG2CXY

 

[Dan Babb]

Pretty cool idea. If the magnet really does totally turn off, then you could wipe off any metal shavings that it picks up when charged.

I don't do much welding, but on smaller loose pieces, it can't be a PITA to get the bulky ground clamp in a good spot.

 

[Journaler]

I have this one:
http://amzn.com/B007Q6YOJO

I use it to ground objects that my regular clamp can't grab e.g. enclosed rectangle tube frame.
It works ok on thick plate metal, but if I had a choice, I'd rather use my clamp.

 

[1953mercury]

I have this one:
http://amzn.com/B007Q6YOJO

I use it to ground objects that my regular clamp can't grab e.g. enclosed rectangle tube frame.
It works ok on thick plate metal, but if I had a choice, I'd rather use my clamp.

X2, same principal as a dial indicator base.

 

[mjb]

I use it to ground objects that my regular clamp can't grab e.g. enclosed rectangle tube frame.

That is what I use it for and like you, prefer the clamp.

 

[Oldbear]

I use a regular magnetic ground clamp - but now I have to find one like the OP wants too. Looks like it would work much better. I use a welding table for the small parts.

 

[jrlp]

I have the magswitch type switchable. They're worth their money. Really great when there's nothing to clamp too, and have to weld a tab on to ground your work. On some things, it's a big no-no to have arc strikes / welds anywhere but the designated area. Other times it just looks bad.

I love mine so much I have a few! Also have their large rectangle switchable magnets that can lift ~500lb. They are very handy!