Best Magnet & Magnetic Sweeper? Let’s find out!
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- 14 Magnets and Magnetic Sweepers: 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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➡ Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):
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
Rolling Magnets
Master Magnetics: amzn.to/3NNzesF
Neiko: amzn.to/3DerdYI
Grip: amzn.to/3JVLTZx
Toolwiz: amzn.to/43q2gEk
Tuffiom: amzn.to/43jHFlj
Central Machinery: Available at Harbor Freight
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Here’s the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you! 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
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
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!
@@ProjectFarm ✔️👍
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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
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
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
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 😬
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.
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!
Best most honest, most detailed eviews of anyone on the Internet by far and away.
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!
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
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 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!
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!
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'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.
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.
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
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!
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.
Good video as always, but there's a style of magnetic pickup tool that I vastly prefer to the kind you tested. You can find it under a couple of names, but Mag Mate seems to be the most common. Instead of a telescoping wand, it's a long piece of copper wire with a slim magnet at the end. The one downside is that you can't collapse it short. I see that downside as negligible. The benefits? The copper wire can be bent into any custom shape you want, making it possible to navigate into complicated little areas under an engine. It holds its shape perfectly. The magnet is quite strong, and doesn't distort much under the sort of load you'll usually be grabbing.
The slimness of the tool also makes it much more useful in an engine bay than the tools you looked at. I don't think even the slimmest of those tools is small enough to get small screws and fasteners out of a really tight spot, say, between a manifold and subframe. And while the length of those tools is adjustable, you can't put a custom bend in them, so you can't get past obstacles.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
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!
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. 🤔
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!
Matco guys: Let's create huge rip off profits by selling this Ullman thing for twice the price!
Proto guys: Hold our beer!
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!
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.
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
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!
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!
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.
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.
The last craftsman magnet I got at Lowe's was in a three piece kit a grabbing tool,mirror &the magnet for around 2 dollars more than the magnet alone.
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.
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!
I used to safety test for TUV. Your methods are reporting are clear, consistent as heck. You sir, are a national asset.
Thanks!
Before I buy anything I look for a Project Farm test first. This guy is a American treasure. 👍
Thanks!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
as always, an awesome video. I make my own from selfie sticks and the magnets from old desktop hard drives.
Thank you!
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 use the Pittsburgh magnet nearly daily. I have one in every toolbox, and my toolbox at work. They do tend to break around the handle after a few months but at 4 bucks, i cant complain. It picks up everything i ask it to, plus, save the broken ones for when maybe you need one to "bend" lol!
Thanks for sharing.
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.
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.
Always a pleasure and educational to watch you and what you come up with for tests!
Thanks so much!
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.
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.
Never really thought about the extension magnets. Worked for both AAP and AZ. Always purchased the magnets sold near the counter. They’re about equal to the Pittsburgh brand.
Thanks for the feedback.
Lifetime replacement warranty is a must on these!
Yes, great point!!
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.
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.
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.
Lawn rakes; plastic vs plastic vs metal w/various style of tangs. Materials: grass, mulch and leaves. Might be fun!
Thanks for the suggestion.
I use compact telescoping flexible magnets fairly often. A review on smaller magnets would be nice.
Thanks for the suggestion.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Suggestion for future test:
-Electrician’s Multi-pliers.
Of all the jobs I do as a handyman, nothing requires juggling more hand tools in rapid succession than electrical work(often on a ladder). I have the larger Husky version that has all the features I want and also replaced my 8” needle nose in my Everyday-Carry tote for non-electrical tasks; however, the wire stripper section of this particular tool has seemed quite dull since it was new out-of-the-package.
Thanks for the suggestion.
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!
This guy never fails to impress me with his testing approach and objectivity. I have no intention to buy another one of these magnetic pickups yet I just cant help myself from watching the whole video. 😊
Thanks!
I was a machinist for 40 years. I was always using a magnet to pick up small parts. I owned 2 harbor freight Pittsburgh magnets. They were very strong but after a short time the magnet itself would start cracking the pieces would start falling out.
Thanks for the feedback.
As a Heavy equipment tech Dropping a wrench or socket into the belly pan of a dozer is usually shoot! ill find that next time I pull the belly pan. A good Magnet sometimes get's it out. Great Useful video!
Thanks!
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.
From what i can see the Enbar is a great budget magnet. I don't care much about the shielding when im reaching for a magnet, I want the strength. For 8$ I don't mind the weak shaft either, if it doesn't last, mount that head on shape-able car antenna.
Pro-tip- Wrap some electrical tape around your strong magnet to provide shielding if needed.
Thanks for sharing!
gravity fed water systems like Berkey, AlexaPure, Gravity Well, JoyPur, ProPur/ProOne, PureWell, WaterDrop, ZenWater, Outback Water, AquaRain , AquaCera, British Berkefeld and The original Doulton . i'd love to see testing on these (systems & filters), as many claim to have NSF certifications (which some don't) and many don't filter up to their claims.
Thanks for the suggestion.
I have this magnet, but there is another one that may be even better. It is on a flexible, aluminum wire, much like a thermocouple wire for your furnace. It’s about 20 inches long, and you can form it into whatever position it needs to be shaped to reach down and around things…
I had to pull the Balance shaft off of the primary drive side of my KLR 650 motorcycle, to upgrade the balance shaft chain tensioner. When I pulled, I think it was the flywheel off of the crankshaft end, a small keyway fell off and into a hole inside the transmission opening.. sort of like having it fall down into the intake manifold of a car once you remove the carburetor. It was in there somewhere. I was able to fish around with my magnet on the very flexible shaft, and luckily, I was able to pick up the keyway, which I could not see, it was not a straight shot to the keyway that fell in there. So a straight shaft, holding a magnet would not have done the job…
this magnet I found either online or at a parts store came inside a plastic cover on cardboard coiled up like a furnace thermocouple… it saved me a few times getting at things I could not see where they went. Except for one time. I was working on my Moto Guzzi, changing the air filter. One of the air filter box screws fell down between the cylinders of that V twin engine, and. I could not see it. What made matters worse was, it was made of stainless steel, which is not magnetic… of course, it was hiding between two of the cylinder fins. It took me several hours after removing a lot of parts to get a mirror in position, and a piece of solid, stainless wire to pick it.loose And pick it up with a piece of warmed chewed bubblegum on the end of a stiff wire using a mirror to guide me..
Thanks for sharing.
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!
I do fireworks shows and the guns are assembled with double-headed nails so they can be torn down at the end of the night. On my magnetic brooms, I replaced the stock wheels with larger (8") wheels to give me more ground clearance to work well on grass, but still works well on pavement
(don't remember which brand, purchased on amazon)
I will add that I've found much more utility from the narrower brooms than the wide ones. The wide ones pick up more, but the more the magnets pick up, the harder it is to release (especially when you are trying to hold it in the air over a box/trash can)
Thanks for sharing.
I'm a big fan of the magnets from the bottom of a Sonicare Toothbrush. They are very strong and they are free. When you are done with a head, you just break them off the base with a pair of pliers. I use them for a lot of different things including parts retrievals.
Thanks for sharing.
I have the Pittsburgh magnet. You cant beat if for four bucks. It came in the 2nd in lifting. The most important thing is picking something straight and it does well.
Thanks for sharing!
I’m a machinist and these magnets on a stick are a must have for when you drop stuff into the machine
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One of the most interesting aspects of these tests is seeing the tools that are obviously made in the same factory (Ullman, Matco and Proto), but which vary wildly in price ($16, $32 and $55). It's sad to see "premium" US brands like Matco and Proto buying white label tools in China, but it demonstrates the HUGE value in this channel's testing!
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I don’t think Matco makes anything. They just rebrand and sell at a higher price.
Harbor freight sells a long magnet that you can mount to a wall. I use that. You can either toss it into a paper or plastic bag, or use twine, fishing line to make your own handle and “sweep” your floor.
I don’t know remember where I got my telescoping magnet, now that I’m thinking about it. Maybe an auto parts store.
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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!
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I've had a couple of telescoping magnets over the years, but I prefer the springy type stalk. They'd all fail half your tests here (you think of everything!), but I've had very little trouble with them. I'll have to upgrade to the Pittsburgh magnet, though. It's a lot better than my old non-neodymium mag. For larger, heavy-duty work, I string up a microwave magnetron magnet with a baggie around it. The bag keeps metal splinters away from it and makes it =way= easier to clean. I also use a grabber, with the 4 bent metal fingers and springy stalk, for getting things out of tight spaces. It's my Aluminum Magnet. ;) Oh, and I recently picked up a bendable stalk magnet with neo mag, for specific needs.
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Still the most unbiased product tester out there.
Would you be able to do a video on which razor blades (disposal, changeable (male and female marketed) and straight/cut-throat) are the best value for money on the market?
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With the crazy high heat in south it would be cool to see if coolant additives like water wetter or super cool are effective. From my own experience switching from 50/50 coolant to distilled then to distilled + additive I've seen ~15-20* temp drops in high engine stress scenarios.
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Crazy the seeming randomness of the weight hold claims vs the actual strength.
Thanks for the comparison, I have a few but I've mostly been using my Craftsman for years and never thought about trying to find one that performed any better! Can you do a comparison of dial indicator gauges? I'm talking Starrett vs Mitutoyo vs Harbor Freight vs Amazon. I've been leaning towards Mitutoyo but I don't honestly know if Amazon no-name indicators would be just as repeatable.
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id really like to see a good jumper cable show down. i use them nonstop at my work. being a small engine tech i find it best to have a good mower battery with handle in standby. i use it and jumper cables to jump off units around the shop.
the cables either lose their connection at the clamps after a while, or the clamps begin twisting and get all out of alignment and stop gripping onto small points. very annoying would love to know which are best
Video suggestion. Recently I found 7-1/4” steel cutting circle saw blades meant to fit into a regular circular saw. Harbor Freight and Diablo. Im sure other brands too. I know you made the video on the 14” blades but I can’t use them bc my chop saw is too fast. Thank you for continuing a great YT channel.
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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!
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I have the Ullman GM-2 so maybe I'm biased, but I love it. And it can often be priced at around $11 on Amazon. American made too. Btw, the Matco version is actually a rebrand of the Ullman, but 3 times the price.
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I worked for Industrial Magnetics Inc. about 14 years ago. They own the MagMate product line. Good company based in Michigan.
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There are some people on TikTok showing off prolube oil treatment and you are the only source I trust. If you can find time I would love to see it put up against your favorite oil treatments
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Great vid.
In all honesty, I kinda feel like the roller things are a waste. Take a 2x4, slap some wheels on the side or make a caster set, slap in some rare-earth magnets from your preferred local tool store, and you're pretty good to go in terms of cleaning things up. Heck, you can put plastic wrap over the magnets and just throw away the wrap to keep things cleaner. Made one myself for when I need to clean up after cutting things. (Block of 2x4 with some mags glued into it with a piece of bamboo as a handle. Kinda flimsy, but it gets the job done)
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I would love to see a comparison of different brands of computer screwdriver and bit sets like the iFixIt kits. Seems like we are always running through iFixIt kits and would love to see what beats them!
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@@ProjectFarm of course! Love the videos man, I look forward to every upload. Thank you for providing these comparisons that are unbiased, it helps so many people make good purchases without worrying that they might be getting a product that isn’t up to what they are claiming it is.
Thanks Project Farm. I’d be interested in seeing if there is a sizable difference between Cr-V impact sockets and Cr-Mo impact sockets.
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I have one of the rolling magnets from Harbor Freight. This thing pulled tiny bolts and roofing nails along with some larger pieces of metal that was buried in several inches of large gravel. Impressed with the strength.
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I like the telescopic magnet that I have that doubles as back scratcher from Autozone. 😂
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Do I need a magnetic tool? No
Do I ever need anything you test?
No.
Do I love watching your videos despite that?
Yes!
I love the fact you make fair, unbiased comparisons without "sponsor"
Thanks so much!
Another great unbiased testing video. How about testing hand mirrors like mechanics use. I'M talking about the 3" small round mirrors.
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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!