Best Magnet? 14 Brands from $4 to $55, Let’s find out!
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- čas přidán 15. 07. 2023
- 14 Magnets: GearWrench, Matco, MacTools, Enbar, KapOD, NoCry, Craftsman, Ullman, Blue Point, MAG-MATE, Klein Tools, E-Z Red, Proto, Pittsburgh. Magnets compared for vertical pull strength, horizontal lift capacity, shaft strength, and magnetic shielding.
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Proto: amzn.to/3OcadZx
GearWrench: amzn.to/3NTA5bm
Enbar: amzn.to/3XMjfjf
KapOD: amzn.to/3NKU8IS
NoCry: amzn.to/3DbWc7P
Craftsman: amzn.to/3pEOHmV
Ullman: amzn.to/3Obc7bR
MAG-MATE: amzn.to/3rnxTkF
Klein Tools: amzn.to/3rvKaUs
E-Z Red: amzn.to/3rtfwep
Matco Tools: Available at the online Matco store
MacTools: Available at the online MacTools store
Pittsburgh: Available at Harbor Freight
Blue Point: Available at the online Snap on Store
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Neiko: amzn.to/3DerdYI
Grip: amzn.to/3JVLTZx
Toolwiz: amzn.to/43q2gEk
Tuffiom: amzn.to/43jHFlj
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No man in existence makes better product comparisons than PF
Thank you very much!
@@ProjectFarmno prob my friend
Facts.
Although The Torque Test Channel is a relatively close second place.
@@deletdis6173ttc is great.
@@deletdis6173 For the products he specifically tests, and the parameters scientifically tested, TTC is far and above the best.
PF has the variety of products and test parameters though.
This man could make a 20 min video testing toothpicks and still make it interesting. Great work man.
Thank you very much!
"and the most expensive toothpicks we'll be testing today are made by Daneson. Daneson claim they are made with American northern white birch - we're gonna test that!"
And then he uses them to clean cousin Eddy's mouth lol
"Great video idea"
FP
I would like to see that video !!
Plastic toothpicks vs wood vs those handle floss things
This man is put here doing the experiments we dream about in the aisle of the hardware store.
Thanks!
@@ProjectFarm I've tested this and thought up random stuff, and you've tested it!!!!! Love this channel
Thank you very much @project farm. I’ve been wanting to buy a utility magnet, but didn’t know what to buy - now I do:-). I have tremendous respect and appreciation for all the work you do to develop and implement objective criteria and testing methodologies. And for purchasing the items yourself, With the variety of tests you document, I can decide which are the most important to me. Thanks again..
PS my donation is a small reflection of the value of your content to me.
Thank you very much for the kind comments, and for the very generous donation. It helps a lot!
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49.99 plus tax? 😂
@@grantcivytI'm not from the USA, but I'm guessing if it was exactly 50 bucks it would've gone up a bracket in taxes and pf would've actually recived less? Again, I'm just guessing
Digital Calipers would be really cool to see compared as well as impact socket sets!
Thanks for the suggestion.
Seconded
I would also like to see impact sockets. I recently bought a Pittsburgh set because the price was just too good, but I'm curious what I'm missing out on vs something like a Tekton or DeWalt set.
YES!
@@djgibbs7041 The HF sets are good to start out with or for a home-gamer but they will wear out quickly with regular use. I paid the money and bought Mac sockets for the sizes I use most often.
What's crazy is I don't even have or use tools. But I still watch every single video because of how great the testing methods are
LOL. I have no idea what it would be like to have no tools. In 3rd grade I carried an Eklind folding tool in my pocket.
Thanks for watching!
Right these testing rigs are very creative at providing useful data across many subjects. That kinda dedication to consistency is what makes this channel so great
I'm a woman, living in the middle of a big city, with a desk job ... and a ton of different tools, from a Gerber Shard on my key ring to a couple Systainers in my dining room.
That is crazy you don't have or use tools 😬
Back when I worked mostly on a ladder retrofitting fluorescent lights, the $4 Harbor Freight magnet was a life saver! Was always dropping screws and tools, and it was plenty strong. 💪
Thanks for sharing!
It's always appreciated when you're in the ceiling and need a screw, and the last guy kindly left some for you😊
@@Heizenberg32 You find the craziest things up there!
I've given you kudos before in the past for good reason, but I must say. I can't find any other channel with a comments section that is so incredibly positive! Not even anyone fighting over their preferred tool brand losing. You just plain and simple test things scientifically and without any possible bias. Mad respect.
Thanks so much!
And the man is super responsive to react to as many comments as possible.. very respectable
This guy ROCKS
I always found it best to keep a variety of magnetic and gripper retrieval tools because they all have their uses in different situations.
Thanks for the feedback.
A Telescoping magnet is an absolute essential item in my tool belt. I use it all the time and youll be amazed how many odd uses they have.
Same here! Runaway nuts and bolts always seem to settle in hard to reach areas
Yes, but lifting capacity is not a significant feature. The most important thing is reach and adaptability.
I am guaranteed to drop a few screws when on a ladder. It is law.
I carry two, so that I can pick up the one that I drop whilst picking up a dropped bolt.
Good point drop a bolt or a nut inside of a BMW or a Euro car a good Magnet or a multi flex head magnet is super helpful
I can't tell you how often I find myself in the aisles of Home Depot watching your videos before I decide to buy a sprcific brand. Your videos are a godsend.
Thanks!
It’s funny how you didn’t know that you needed a comparison of magnets! I work as a mobile equipment mechanic and carry a plethora of magnets because the worst thing for us is dropping a wrench, ratchet or a socket in the abyss of a bulldozer belly pan! Impressive!
Thanks!
I have absolutely no use for these floor magnets but still, I find myself completely fascinated watching this video, LOL.
😂 Same... Even considering which one I'd buy.. But once again.. No use for it. 😂 Always luv me some project farm! ❤ He should go live when making these videos, then post his final video like this. I like watching his testing and talking about why he's using that method and thinking out loud and stuff. Awesome channel!!
I could see myself using it on those occasions I empty my spare bolts bucket on the floor looking for that one spring washer I swear I saw in there or perhaps losing something in the lawn.
Thanks!
Fascinating! I'd never really thought about shielding, and how different shapes of shielding modifies the magnetic field's shape. Thanks for teaching me a new idea!
You are welcome!
I'm a professional airplane mechanic and I use magnetic pickup tools regularly. They are mostly used for starting a nut on hard to reach bolts and screws. For that purpose, it is important that the head swivels or otherwise articulates, and that the magnet is relatively weak. If the magnet is too strong, it doesn't work for this purpose. I use a really cheap, tiny Harbor freight magnet tool for this. I think it was around $3.
Thanks for sharing.
You my man are Honestly the only CZcamsr I will stop whatever I am doing and watch your latest review.
Thank you very much! This means a lot to me!!
I am not in the market for magnets. But your videos are so good that I don’t even care ❤
I appreciate that!
Maybe you're not in the market for one. But, I bet you're kind of thinking about one now. 🤔
Oh yeah! Finally a magnet video! This will help settle an arguement. Thank you for the time and effort you put into this.
You are welcome!
Thank you so much for this comparison! A while back I bought a 4 pack from amazon that looked like many of the cheaper ones here. I had a couple break already; the sections separate and are a royal pain to reassembly. So build quality is the most important factor for me, so looks like I'll be grabbing a couple of the EZ Reds and the Ullman.
Looking forward to the next test!
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
Matco guys: Let's create huge rip off profits by selling this Ullman thing for twice the price!
Proto guys: Hold our beer!
Thank you for everything you do sir! If you think it'd be a good idea I'd love to see your review of those walkie talkies that advertise 30 & 50 mile range. Loved the review of the winches and the non ethanol fuel review. All my engines with carburetors fire right up now even after setting for months! 🙏
Lmao. He can send Cousin Eddy out into the deep wild with a video camera.
Thank you for the video idea! I'll be testing kinetic recovery ropes soon, and I think you'll like that review too!
@@ProjectFarmOh yeah, an inside scoop from the man himself. That sounds like a fun video with a lot of potential 😏 🤠
@@travis.napier 1
walkie talkies would be really good to know, testing distance, usable time, and maybe distance after so much discharge would be super good to know
I bought a Central Machinery sweeper about 10-15 years ago. I got the widest they had 36"? I must say that sweeper is fantastic. I pulled old nails and roofing nails out of my driveway that I never had any idea they were there. It paid for itself in no flat tires. Now my driveway is dirt and gravel and it worked just fine on that. I even pulled metal and nails out of my lawn with it!
It is fantastic for cleanup after dismantling pallets also.
Thanks for sharing.
Before I buy anything I look for a Project Farm test first. This guy is a American treasure. 👍
Thanks!
Very timely for me, I recently lost my Craftsman magnet that was probably 30 years old, and I need to purchase a new one. It's sad losing an old tool that you've had for so many years but it looks like they are much improved. Thanks!
You are welcome! Glad the video was timely for you.
I'm sorry for your loss. we all know how that feels, the new stuff is never as good.
re- 'sad losing an old tool that you've had for so many years' How about having ALL your 50+yr old&newer ones =stolen= that were in the basement when there
was an upstairs kitchen fire [caused by a short in the ceiling fan] ...go figure,eh?
night of the fire, neighbor was screaming'Get yer tools out...they're gonna steal 'em like they did at Bob the engineer's house fire'
I remember when you started out doing this, thought to myself, man, this guys going somewhere with this.
Youve become the go to for tool reviews IMO.
Thanks for your hard work and keep it up!!
Thanks, will do!
It's interesting that so many of these seem to just be rebranded generic items. At first, I was sort of confused when seeing multiple tools in these reviews that are clearly just rebranded. Like, why bother? But I started realizing it's a good way to call out companies and brands on being lazy with the products they put their name on. The low cost, low effort, and generally, low quality rebrands help make the products that have had some care put into the design really stand out! Great work, as always.
Thanks!
I used to safety test for TUV. Your methods are reporting are clear, consistent as heck. You sir, are a national asset.
Thanks!
Great work as usual, Todd! I'd love to see some tests to determine the best Glasses cleaning cloths/solutions
Thank you for the video idea!
That's an interesting one
Water, preferably distilled water, with a drop of dish soap and about 20% alcohol added, in a small pump-spray bottle. Silicone eyeglass clothes are cheap, effective, washable and reusable.
1 part baby shampoo to 9 parts distilled water. Skip the alcohol. Can damage coatings.
Always need to get that bolt from an awkward place or pull that socket out from where you've dropped it into the engine bay
I'm sure I've used it for other things too 🤣
Great point!
Always a pleasure and educational to watch you and what you come up with for tests!
Thanks so much!
Your channel is unequivocally one of the most exceptional out there, and it undoubtedly merits the utmost support and admiration. I would like to extend my deepest appreciation for the considerable time, arduous effort, meticulousness, and selflessness that you have invested in producing such an outstanding content. Thank you.
Thanks and you are welcome!
You're a star for this video. Very informative stuff! As somebody who uses magnets for modelling, I find reviewing magnets to be a very polarising experience.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Do everyone who lives in Florida a favor and test those pressure washer surface cleaner attachments. The entire state will be grateful
Thank you for the video idea!
Would love to see you test different brands of concrete. Love the videos best part of my week. Keep up the great content!
Thank you for the video idea!
I have the Older Craftsman that came with a attachable mirror and the Blue Point. That Blue Point can get into some tight confined areas. Which normally seems to be where all the lost hardware goes to.
Thanks again brother for another great video. We honestly do appreciate everything you do and especially the unbiased testing.
Have a great day brother.
I've got that one also. It has been very handy for dropped things under the bed , and seeing into small places.👍.
After 24 years in an abrasive environment my old Craftsman was pretty much useless, no telescope grip so it would extend if held vertically. Bought some cheap ones and the end has come off of two of them (well, one complete end and the other was just the magnet), and the clips require a small nylon tie to stay on. I have an Ullman at home that has held up well, will probably get another for work from PF link but it's sold out ATM. The new Craftsman look different so I'm leery.
@@ensidfkgnur I'm sure 24 years of use will wear out any one of them. But if it lasts that long you definitely got your money's worth out of it.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
@@WiIdbiII
Mine spent their life in the top rt hand drawer, doing nothing until called upon.
Even then the most that ever happened was getting a little grease on them which was immediately wiped off and put back away. The Blue Point is over 40 years old. Another smaller snap on pocket extending magnet was carried in my shirt pocket for a couple months but never used. Until I put it away then within a couple days, yep, dropped a dang nut. I also have a 24" Spring style with a magnet on each end, one red cover, one black cover and of course the push to open 24" expanding gripper. That double ended magnet is another Craftsman that was probably bought in the late 70s. It is definitely a little worse for wear. That one was one that even if you didn't see the item you just shoved it into the area, moved and twisted it around in hopes of it finding the lost hardware.
Telescopic magnets are a fantastic pocket item as a mechanic. The flexible ones are great but just don’t fit in a pocket, but are perfect for getting around corners or tricky spots. Outstanding testing as usual
Thanks!
Or anyone with airpods lol
Had no idea there was such a difference between telescopic magnets. Another great video Todd!
Thanks!
Had no idea there were so many brands...
Yeah i thought they were all exactly the same.
Wonderful work and love your reviews. It’s about all the tools I ever had questions with but didn’t know how to get the right unbiased answers.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Great testing criteria! I have never actually shopped specifically for a telescoping magnet. All my magnet purchases have been add on purchases over the years ie clip-stripped or merchandised near something I was actually purchasing. I do have a craftsman set (Sears) that I purchased 5-6 years ago that are my go to telescoping magnets and I keep them in a very accessible place near my workbench. I can’t imagine paying more than $10 for one however! As usual great video from PF!
Thanks and you are welcome!
I'm not sure how many would be interested, but I'd appreciate a review of 18350 batteries.
Always enjoy your content.
Thank you for the video idea!
Lifetime replacement warranty is a must on these!
Yes, great point!!
Great comparison, you came up with a few unique tests. When I pick out magnets on the tool truck or in hf, I always pick the stronger one, they seem to have a lot of variation. Love the test, but think you could have picked up a few of each to see if how much variation or maybe several of the top 3 winners to see the differences in the luck of the draw.
Would like to see you test the small 4 prong grabber pickup tools for small bolts/nuts. Another tool to get you out of trouble.
Thank you for the video idea!
I appreciate you doing the roller magnet tests! I regularly build decks and inevitably nails and screws end up in a customer's lawn, so I always do a final thorough sweep of the project with one of these large magnetic sweepers, works great! I always like to have the best tool for the job though, so I might invest in that Neiko for the width or Master Magnetics for it's unique and effective design.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Good topic! I would love to see which magnetic sweeper pickup the most deck screws and nails from a grassy yard after someone did renovations, or performed demolition work above an area where people and pets walk and play.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Three years after some roofing work and construction of a new entryway porch, I still fund the occasional nail or pick up one the hard way in a tire, ugh.....😖
@@goodun2974 Yes - another good example. Roofers leave those galvanized broad headed nails.
@@gkcamden9050 , Copper nails are often preferred for roofing, and stainless steel nails for siding, and the problem with those is that neither will be picked up by a magnetic sweeper.
as always, an awesome video. I make my own from selfie sticks and the magnets from old desktop hard drives.
Thank you!
The timing couldn't have been better! I was using a telescopic magnet yesterday to pick out metal from a fire pit, wishing I had a larger magnet! Thanks for your awesome reviews!
You are welcome! Glad to hear it was perfect timing!
thanks again for the great video! i just bought a few Mac Tools magnets for work based on your recommendation.
one suggestion i have for a future video would be lock de-icer. i recently had to get a padlock lock unstuck on an access panel and it was a royal pain until i bought and used better de-icer. the stuff i used was Blaster brand, by the way, and it worked quickly and easily with just a small amount, so it would definitely be worth testing.
Nice! Thanks for the suggestion.
You should test compression testers for accuracy, bc I can’t find anything online about a good compression tester to buy.
Thank you for the video idea!
After buying a few different brands of these, I've discovered the failure point is consistently the collapsible antenna separating. Better off with a wooden dowel with the head assembly epoxied to one end. ✌
Exactly what I’ve notice with the couple I’ve had over the years. I’ve only had cheap ones though but I can’t see spending more than 15 dollars or so on one.
Thanks for the feedback.
What a great video! Thank you!!
Thanks and you are welcome!
thank you for all the great videos comparing product ! it is great to see tools being use to see if they can do what they claim ! :D
My pleasure!
I don't normally care for Craftsman anymore, but you had me at $13, for the one that had the light in the center. It picked up a lot of weight and I could see what I was picking up. Good Job as always Todd!
Thanks!
I had a light up one from another manufacturer years ago.
The head was too heavy for the thin shaft and broke off.😠👎👎
@@BA-gn3qb, Most illuminated telescoping magnets use coin batteries, which I detest because they're expensive and they tend to leak. The design often sucks because the battery is inside the magnet head along with the LED, making the magnet head large and unwieldy. It would be better to use a pen light battery built into the handle, although this could get tricky design wise for a telescoping magnet. If the magnet was on the end of a goose neck then it would be pretty simple to run a wire up the middle of it to power the LED. Or perhaps use of a fiber-optic light pipe?
I bought a socket set from Sears some 30 years ago. I don't use tools as much or often as most guys, but I must admit they really do a good job. My father, a tool and die maker for GM, swore by this brand back in the day and I still have some of his tools. These days with everybody producing Chinese trash, I would hesitate to purchase a Craftsmen ANYTHING.
@@joeschmo7957 Craftsman was a great hand tool brand until Apex, which made Craftsman wrenches and sockets, moved production from the US to Asia. Sometime later, Ideal bought Western Forge (made Craftsman adjustable wrenches) and closed the Colorado factory entirely. Neither of these things was Sears' fault.
I love when you review things I'm currently in the market for, happens often!
I end up taking notes and pausing the video often. If possible, could you add the country of origin in the graphs? A simple US or CH next to the tool names would help out a lot. I exclude most foreign tools in my final decision with obvious exceptions for Japanese, German, and other proven high quality sources. But I try to buy American when I can.
I went with the Ullman in this case. Will be here by Wednesday.
Thanks for the feedback.
To those who didn't know: in the powersports industry, often times flywheel (rotor) magnets are held in with screws. Remove one from a discarded engine, solder a solid battery lug onto a 4 ga battery wire, and bolt the magnet to the end. Works great for retrieving that 10 mm socket that you dropped inside the jetski hull. Thanks again PF!
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
Todd
You are awesome!
Thanks for all you do for us!!!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Right on time!!
Thank you and hope you enjoy the video!
Awesome!! Most accurate meat thermometer!!
Thank you for the video idea!
At the manufacturing plant I work at, we use the Master magnetics sweeper solemnly for the ergonomics. no bending down to release the metal scraps, just a pull of the lever.
Thanks for sharing.
Love these videos! Thanks so much for the work you put in. If you're looking for more ideas, here's a few: Breaker bars (not just the long ones, but the shorter ones as well; I had a need for an 8" one the other day!) from brands such as GearWrench, Duratech, Pittsburg, AutoZone, etc. Mechanic Lights (the thin, long kind like the Harbor Freight one). Rachel Extensions.
Sorry if you've already done some or all of these. Have a great week!
Thanks! Thanks for the video ideas.
Great video as always! I would love to see a video on nitrile gloves if possible. Test stretch, puncture resistance, chemical resistance etc. I have had so many "toughest strength" gloves snap on me and honestly im ready to find and stick with the "best" brand
Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.
thanks for another video. if you were to do this again it would be interesting to see if the extending shafts could get tested. i went through many extending magnets and all of them had to get replaced due to the shafts failing.
You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
PF: The incomparable king of comparisons.
Thanks!
Excellnt video, it's so hard to judge when they're still in the package. Did you find that selection all in one place, or did you order them all online? You must put in a lot of foot work gathering together all these different brands, some of the brands I've never heard of, but I know how they perform. Thank you so much. You do a better job that Consumer Reports ever did. You're awsome.
Thanks! Got them from various places.
You're the best! Love seeing every video. Made my purchase choices 10x easier :)
Thank you! This means a lot to me. All the time and effort that goes into these reviews and this positive feedback is what is most rewarding.
I like the craftsman with the light on the end with the magnet......Many a time have I tried to fish a bolt out after it falls in a tight dark place on the engine and cant find it...
Great point! The light is a great feature!!
Nice one, Todd. I've seen these rolling floor magnets and never tried one. I don't usually have a mess like that, but have had a few screws, washers and stuff where one would have been handy, especially for finding them in grass, but they would be better if the gap to the floor would be adjustable for various applications. Your video will be helpful if I ever want one. I have an OEM Industrial brand fixed 21" reach magnet that also has a pushrod for four little gripper fingers and a battery case for 2 AAA alkaline for an On/Off LED at the end. What I use more in the house is a 36 inch "Pick-Up & Reach Tool" with 2 long, arched, 1/2" wide grip fingers. It was interesting which of the two types were better at various things. Thank you!
Thanks and you are welcome!
I use compact telescoping flexible magnets fairly often. A review on smaller magnets would be nice.
Thanks for the suggestion.
I've had my Pittsburgh for several years now, you really can't beat the price. Thanks for doing what you do. Can you add 4in1 soil meters to your to do list? I was just watching another video and it would be great to see how accurate those things are.
Thanks for the suggestion.
I like the telescopic magnet that I have that doubles as back scratcher from Autozone. 😂
Thanks for the feedback.
Thanks for the videos always! Always been curious though as to which files are the best and I've never seen you cover it, would love to see it!
You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
Fantastic content. Thank you. I very much wish that we had access to these spreadsheets to more comprehensively weigh the results for our own uses. Is that something that could be possible?
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Tod, I absolutely love these videos, as someone who's getting into the habbit of working on their own car, you've been a great help when it comes to helping me decide which brands are worth spending the extra money on. I was wondering if theres any way you could do some testing for other parts like oil filters or brake pads.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestions.
Thank you Todd. Your comparisons and testings are second to none!
Thanks and you are welcome!
If I’m in a bad mood I watch a video of PF. Always makes me smile by the end! Thank you and thank you for great honest journalism.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Helpful info as always! Might be fun in future to test strap-on LED wearable portable lights (what folks use for camping, outdoors, etc)....the few I've tried are highly variable in performance, construction and cost.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Notification SQUAD! Have a nice weekend!🔥🔥🔥
Thank you very much and I wish you a great weekend too!!
When i had no magnetic pick up tool . I put a small rare earth magnet in the finger of my glove to pick up a throttle body bolt that i had trouble reaching. Worked very well.
Thanks for sharing.
That magnetic shielding can be super important. At a powerhouse shutdown I was working, a millwright dropped an oil cap into a turbine as the job was wrapping up. After the turbine had been put back together. Then the magnet he used to try to fish the cap out with got stuck on something else and broke off. 😂
The plant was not happy about having to do a partial teardown to remove those two items.
Thanks for sharing.
Which ice cream is the best?
Does pineapples belong on pizza?
What tires do the best burn out?....(The burnout is made in china!!).. Okay, I'm fired
lol. Thank you for the suggestions! Now I'm hungry for pizza and ice cream!
Let's see the ice cream challenge.
Great video, but I think a weighted score base of price would really help. The $50 magnet that won didn’t seem to be 10x better than Pittsburgh brand but the price is. Pricing here being dramatically exponential probably needs to have weighted scores
I agree. I got my harbor freight magnet for $2 and is one of my most important tools. Not that I always need it, but when I need it, it's indispensable.
And I wouldn't even consider buying one for 10x the price. Probably not even double.
If you're mechanic, you have probably at least 3 different magnets. The small thin telescoping one for bolts in small nooks and crevices. Regular one for a dropped tool or something, and a long flexible one for impossible places.
Thanks for the feedback.
Man this is the comparison I didn't know I needed to watch! Glad I'm here
Thanks for watching!
Hey Todd -
I have owned a lot of different telescopic magnetic pickup tools, and they all have a similar problem. They fail at the telescopic connection points after numerous cycles of opening and closing. If you could put all of the magnets to that test, that would be more helpful than the other tests. I have yet to find a durable model.
Thanks for the suggestion.
I'd like to see you do a review of the various magnetic sweepers out there. Pick up strength, capacity, ease of use in grassy areas, quick release function, etc.
Thanks for the suggestion.
PF is unmatched when it comes to making product comparisons. No one does it better! 👍🏼
Thanks!
Love love love this guy's videos. Ingenious testing methodology. I can honestly say that I've never put any thought into buying one of these - that has now changed. Keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
Always excited when the new Project Farm videos come out. Love the channel man!
Thanks!
This is a true hero! Answering the questions we all ask ourselves
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So much detailed testing that I never would've thought of for a magnet. Great content.
Thanks!
I picked up the Pittsburg magnetic tool at $3.99 a couple years ago and for its performance and lift I don't think it is beatable. Note that I am always dropping things vertically and primarily using it nearly straight up and down and it works perfect for my use case. I have never had a need to grab something horizontally so I never noticed it had that much sag. If there was a price per lift performance chart this thing would win by a landslide. Thanks for the video!
You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
I have that HF magnet sweep, got it to do the driveway when i had my roof replaced. It actually works in the grass too when set high enough which is great with kids around.
Thanks for the feedback.
I know you have done some 1/4 impact drivers before but milwaukee has the surge it uses hydraulics instead of a hammer so it is alot quieter it would be interesting to see how it compares to the regular m12 and others, great videos I'm sure everyone appreciates all the work and time you put into them. Keep it up!
Thanks for the suggestion.
For the DIYers, a great way to make a magnet sweeper is to recover the “donut” magnet from a broken speaker (subwoofers especially) and sticking it under a steel tamper/old rake/hoe etc :) thanks once again Todd!
You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
Project Idea: Tile thin sets; Does it really matter if it's modified or unmodified? Can different types (glass/porcelain/stone and sizes of tiles work just fine? Horizontal only or vertical applications? How well does it hold up the weight of the tile on the wall will it slide? Does it crack or provide movement? How water-resistant/proof are they? Maybe include grout tests as well? Brands such as Bostik, Mapei vs more general home improvement store brands? How fine is the sand mixture? Can it bond well to a wall does it have to be pained or sealed? What about Antifracture membranes? Does the paint membrane really do anything or is it a gimmick?
This is very needed
Thanks for the suggestion.
Thank you so much for these videos, especially the summary table at the end. During the tool intros, you mention the country of origin; might you be able to add that to the summary table as well? Thanks for the consideration and keep up the awesome work!
Thank you for the feedback!
Lawn rakes; plastic vs plastic vs metal w/various style of tangs. Materials: grass, mulch and leaves. Might be fun!
Thanks for the suggestion.
Nice review as always. I have many of these but really need an aluminum and stainless steel magnet. Plastic one would be helpful too.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
Great review. I work in construction building tilt style buildings like warehouses. Since the panels that will be the walls are formed in a horizontal position and poured like that before being lifted into place by a crane, they need to be thoroughly cleaned out, so we use a lot of magnets to get out the residual tie wire and other metals detritus. Now I know which magnet is the best for my money, so thank you for that.
An idea for a future video would be paint rollers used with epoxy and polyester resins and epoxy based paints. I do a lot of fiberglass work on the side and have found Red Tree 4" foam rollers to be the best for this. What I'm looking for is a smooth application over an entire boat hull, something in the 20 foot range, without expanding or falling apart.
Thanks!!
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Great job, Todd. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Thank you!
You are welcome!