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Performance Tool W2070 50-Pound Extendable Magnetic P/U $12.99

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According to the reviews the 50lb pull is overestimated, but that much pull would be a pain to remove stuff from anyway.

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Average price: $18.36
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4.4 out of 5 stars with 150 ratings

Retrieves dropped nails, screws, bolts, tools and other ferrous metal objects
Super strong magnet lifts up to 50 lbs.
Comfortable rubber handle
Extends from 24-Inch to 38-Inch
3-Inch magnetic head

https://www.amazon.com/Performanc...401&sr=8-1
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According to the reviews the 50lb pull is overestimated, but that much pull would be a pain to remove stuff from anyway.

Best price According to the CCC price tracker.
Average price: $18.36
Shipped and sold by Amazon.
4.4 out of 5 stars with 150 ratings

Retrieves dropped nails, screws, bolts, tools and other ferrous metal objects
Super strong magnet lifts up to 50 lbs.
Comfortable rubber handle
Extends from 24-Inch to 38-Inch
3-Inch magnetic head

https://www.amazon.com/Performanc...401&sr=8-1

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Apr 10, 2022 11:13 PM
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BlueCorn773Apr 10, 2022 11:13 PM
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Old fashion metal detector.
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Apr 11, 2022 01:38 AM
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bakersdozen12Apr 11, 2022 01:38 AM
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Have one similar to this, and it is great, however I really wish there was a release to easily let go of whatever you picked up (or you end up with a bunch of metal dust/shavings that are difficult to get off).
Apr 11, 2022 02:59 AM
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BigBadBoy111Apr 11, 2022 02:59 AM
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Quote from bakersdozen12 :
Have one similar to this, and it is great, however I really wish there was a release to easily let go of whatever you picked up (or you end up with a bunch of metal dust/shavings that are difficult to get off).
Would it be feasible to fully encapsulate the magnet with a strong fabric, then go around using the tool, then remove the fabric afterward? The fabric will stay in between and pull away any metal dust/metal objects from the magnet at the end.
Apr 11, 2022 03:42 AM
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bvbootykingApr 11, 2022 03:42 AM
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Quote from BigBadBoy111 :
Would it be feasible to fully encapsulate the magnet with a strong fabric, then go around using the tool, then remove the fabric afterward? The fabric will stay in between and pull away any metal dust/metal objects from the magnet at the end.
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7.99 at Harbor Freight

https://www.harborfreight.com/hea...&store=297
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Quote from FaithfulKnob429 :
7.99 at Harbor Freight

https://www.harborfreight.com/hea...&store=297
Jeesh, literally the same photo
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Apr 11, 2022 02:14 PM
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bakersdozen12Apr 11, 2022 02:14 PM
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Quote from BigBadBoy111 :
Would it be feasible to fully encapsulate the magnet with a strong fabric, then go around using the tool, then remove the fabric afterward? The fabric will stay in between and pull away any metal dust/metal objects from the magnet at the end.
As of late, I have be using heavy plastic bags, and it is 80% effective because the bag starts to slip off until you have enough metal to hold it… hadn't thought about fabric, but maybe a fabric zipped bag. Thing is you can buy magnets with a release for $8 more, and now I think that is totally worth it.
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Quote from bakersdozen12 :
Have one similar to this, and it is great, however I really wish there was a release to easily let go of whatever you picked up (or you end up with a bunch of metal dust/shavings that are difficult to get off).
you can cover the magnet with a small can (like tuna) then pull it off over a trash can.


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Quote from bvbootyking :
Jeesh, literally the same photo
Actually photo is different. Slightly different angle (you can tell from the wingnut). Looks like the same product though. Harbor Freight doesn't have to ship it for free so the cost difference seems justified.
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The Harbor Freight one is rated at half of what the Amazon one is (who knows how powerful the magnet actually is) and it is shorter - but yeah, like most things at Harbor Freight, it is cheaper, so there's that.
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NinjamApr 11, 2022 04:53 PM
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Quote from FaithfulKnob429 :
7.99 at Harbor Freight
https://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty-magnetic-pickup-tool-42288.html?utm_source=google&utm_m... [harborfreight.com]

Thats for a 25lb model, this one's rated 50lbs.
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Apr 11, 2022 11:22 PM
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Quote from bakersdozen12 :
Have one similar to this, and it is great, however I really wish there was a release to easily let go of whatever you picked up (or you end up with a bunch of metal dust/shavings that are difficult to get off).
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For $12.99, this Harbor Freight [harborfreight.com] version has quick release.

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Quote from Ninjam :
https://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty-magnetic-pickup-tool-42288.html?utm_source=google&utm_m... [harborfreight.com]

Thats for a 25lb model, this one's rated 50lbs.
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Actually, the average review say the OP is about 5lbs.... I expect HF is a bit more accurate with ratings and cheaper.
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Quote from BigBadBoy111 :
Would it be feasible to fully encapsulate the magnet with a strong fabric, then go around using the tool, then remove the fabric afterward? The fabric will stay in between and pull away any metal dust/metal objects from the magnet at the end.
You just tape the bottom of a water bottle around it then take it off when you are done.

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Quote from ToolDeals :
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Actually, the average review say the OP is about 5lbs.... I expect HF is a bit more accurate with ratings and cheaper.
I would guess that the "strength" of a magnet is measured in a lab under ideal conditions with a flat, clean, object with high iron content to stick it to. As such, the pounds rating given is probably the maximum possible which would rarely be seen, or even come close to, in the field where many variables can come into playing affecting their holding power.

For example, these'll hold much stronger to a clean piece of steel plate than to a dirty and irregular exhaust manifold. So who knows what those reviewers were basing their figures on. Someone even commented that the HF one couldn't pick up a box wrench, LOL.

Assuming that both the Amazon and Harbor Freight magnets used similar testing parameters, the Amazon one should have double the holding power, whatever that actually is, of the HF one.

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