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trap · 05-29-2008, 08:12 PM

Fellow woodworkers,
Being old and cheap seems to run together, at least for me.
I had a hard time picking up those screws and nails that I dropped on the floor. Solution: Magnet on a cord. Just walk over with the magnet and wala, the screw is picked up, without bending over. Thats the old part.
Now for the cheap part. decided to try veneering. Ha, you need a vacum press. Solution a BIG vau bag (you know, the ones that you put shirts and stuff in and hook up to a vacum cleaner....... Works rather well as a vacum press, and you can use your shop vac.

Bud

**bobj3** · 05-29-2008, 09:50 PM

HI Trap

Good tips

,, here's just one more small one,,,

I use a shop broom that's about 20" long on the head,,along time ago I screwed on some Earth Magnets ( about 10 of them about 3/4" in diam.) now I can pickup screws and saw dust at one time....but I still need to bend over for the brass/stainless steel ones.

http://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?cat=10
http://www.kjmagnetics.com/categories.asp?cat=86

Also great for drawers
http://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?cat=110

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mftha · 05-30-2008, 12:01 AM

I normally use grabbers anyway, and the current ones have magnetic ends that work well to pick up screws, and allow me to reach and pick up many things, magnetic or not. They are available for about $20 at some drugstores, sometimes at WalMart and KMart, and certainly at medical supply stores. There are various styles, some magnetic some not, with various types of jaws and handles. I highly recommend them for anyone who does not like to or cannot stand on stools, has trouble bending over, etc.

Doyle · 05-30-2008, 10:34 AM

Hi mftha,
I like the grabber with magnetic ends tip. The ceiling in my workshop is just over 8', enough to turn a 4x8 sheet end for end and not come in contact with the shop lights. A grabber with magnets could reach small items higher up.
Must take a look-see at wally Mart. Thanks for the tip.
Take care
Doyle

05-29-2008, 08:12 PM	#1
trap Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 141 View trap's Gallery	Report This Post! magnet and vacu bags Fellow woodworkers, Being old and cheap seems to run together, at least for me. I had a hard time picking up those screws and nails that I dropped on the floor. Solution: Magnet on a cord. Just walk over with the magnet and wala, the screw is picked up, without bending over. Thats the old part. Now for the cheap part. decided to try veneering. Ha, you need a vacum press. Solution a BIG vau bag (you know, the ones that you put shirts and stuff in and hook up to a vacum cleaner....... Works rather well as a vacum press, and you can use your shop vac. Bud __________________ The Geezer
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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 7,487 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! HI Trap Good tips ,, here's just one more small one,,, I use a shop broom that's about 20" long on the head,,along time ago I screwed on some Earth Magnets ( about 10 of them about 3/4" in diam.) now I can pickup screws and saw dust at one time....but I still need to bend over for the brass/stainless steel ones. http://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?cat=10 http://www.kjmagnetics.com/categories.asp?cat=86 Also great for drawers http://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?cat=110 ============= Attached Thumbnails __________________ Bj Last edited by bobj3; 05-30-2008 at 10:37 AM.
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05-30-2008, 12:01 AM	#3
mftha Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 2006 Location: West Central Illinois Posts: 156 View mftha's Gallery	Report This Post! I normally use grabbers anyway, and the current ones have magnetic ends that work well to pick up screws, and allow me to reach and pick up many things, magnetic or not. They are available for about $20 at some drugstores, sometimes at WalMart and KMart, and certainly at medical supply stores. There are various styles, some magnetic some not, with various types of jaws and handles. I highly recommend them for anyone who does not like to or cannot stand on stools, has trouble bending over, etc. __________________ Tom (NOT Template Tom; I'm nowhere near his league) One does not know what they are doing until they can make a mistake and correct it. DO Something, DO ANYTHING to Stop Global Warming
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05-30-2008, 10:34 AM	#4
Doyle Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mariposa California USA Posts: 195 View Doyle's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi mftha, I like the grabber with magnetic ends tip. The ceiling in my workshop is just over 8', enough to turn a 4x8 sheet end for end and not come in contact with the shop lights. A grabber with magnets could reach small items higher up. Must take a look-see at wally Mart. Thanks for the tip. Take care Doyle __________________ Our tools and machines never take prisoners!
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