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Magnetic tools
« on: January 27, 2018, 11:36:27 AM »
Does anyone have any tips of how to remove the magnetism from tools? I've just spent 30 minutes trying to locate a 2.5mm e-clip back into the kill switch. Every tool from my tool box appears to now be magnetic, great for picking the clip up but useless trying to place it!
It appears over the years small things like screwdrivers and pliers have somehow become magnetised. Does anyone know how to remove it?
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Re: Magnetic tools
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2018, 11:46:08 AM »
I have seen, but can't remember where, a plastic block with magnets in it that magnetizes a screwdriver passed one way through and de-magnetizes it if passed the other way through

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Re: Magnetic tools
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2018, 12:07:29 PM »
No idea if it works. And maybe only for small items.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/wiha-magnetiser-demagnetiser/4841k
I was going to suggest a/c coil or maybe heat to reduce it.
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Re: Magnetic tools
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2018, 12:35:59 PM »
That's the one I saw but somewhere other than Screwfix, don't matter its the same thing. Also don't know if it works but not horrendous cost to find out.

EDIT found it on CPC Farnell where I have an account---£1.98 inc vat but then postage on top, if you want one next time I order I will get you one and post it on for cost
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Re: Magnetic tools
« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2018, 02:11:51 PM »
Great, thanks Bryan, I'll take you up on that offer. PM me when the time comes and I'll sort the payment.
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Re: Magnetic tools
« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2018, 02:20:50 PM »
No problem, should be in the next week mate

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Re: Magnetic tools
« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2018, 04:21:43 PM »
I used to use one of these when I had a proper job, for use after using the magnetic table on surface grinders.

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Re: Magnetic tools
« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2018, 05:58:15 PM »
I have this problem at work, I fix MRI scanners for a living.
The magnetic field can't simply be turned off so I have a full set of non magnetic Titanium tools.

Horrendously expensive though, 1 spanner is a few hundred quid.
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Re: Magnetic tools
« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2018, 06:20:30 PM »
+1 on Brian's comment;  the plastic block that degausses screwdrivers
Where's that 10mm socket got to?

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Re: Magnetic tools
« Reply #9 on: January 28, 2018, 12:58:45 AM »
The firm i work for moves several mobile MRI for the Cobalt Unit Cheltenham and the fitters hate working on them!

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Re: Magnetic tools
« Reply #10 on: January 28, 2018, 09:56:21 AM »
We worked with high power electron tubes with with strong permanent or electromagnets. so always used beryllium copper tools, the type that used to be used in the mining industry, but they were not that hard wearing and re-grinding was to be avoided!
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Re: Magnetic tools
« Reply #11 on: January 28, 2018, 04:05:21 PM »
We worked with high power electron tubes with with strong permanent or electromagnets. so always used beryllium copper tools, the type that used to be used in the mining industry, but they were not that hard wearing and re-grinding was to be avoided!
I have a beryllium hammer, was warned that any tools made from it must not be ground.
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Re: Magnetic tools
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