easy pickup for loose screws

At the factory I used to work at, they had what was basically a push mower without the mower but instead a magnetic strip along the wheel axle for picking up all the little screws and metal bits left out by the dumpster. I want to make one this winter with a bunch of magnets I've saved up.

Originally Posted by AdmiralAluminum

At the factory I used to work at, they had what was basically a push mower without the mower but instead a magnetic strip along the wheel axle for picking up all the little screws and metal bits left out by the dumpster. I want to make one this winter with a bunch of magnets I've saved up.

funny this comes up. I was thinking about trying to make something similar to this but making an electromagnet. Be nice to have something with a switch. Click it off and it just drops everything. Maybe something to screw around with this winter.

Originally Posted by phred59

funny this comes up. I was thinking about trying to make something similar to this but making an electromagnet. Be nice to have something with a switch. Click it off and it just drops everything. Maybe something to screw around with this winter.

I noticed one time while poking around that there is some videos about making electromagnets.

Originally Posted by Mechanic688

I noticed one time while poking around that there is some videos about making electromagnets.

oh I have made an electromagnet before. It's been a while but it's really not that hard. I'd just want to fabricate some sort of 2 wheel cart with a handle and a power switch. I'm sure I could do it, just need to... well... stop talking about it and start building it. lol