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General Category => Technical Discussion Forum => Topic started by: JimmieS on September 24, 2020, 10:58:46 AM

Title: Magnetic fingertip
Post by: JimmieS on September 24, 2020, 10:58:46 AM
'Lifted' this from a model engineering magazine. May be reinventing the wheel for some. Loose washers on short studs could be fun!

'When I find it difficult to place a ferrous fastener in an awkward position or in tight quarters, I slip a small, flat (3/4" diameter x 1/8") neodymium magnet into the index finger of a thin mechanic's glove. When I put on the glove, I place the pad of my finger on the magnet.
Now, the fastener will stick to the glove because of the magnet inside and I can position it where needed.'

Title: Re: Magnetic fingertip
Post by: phutton on September 24, 2020, 05:46:30 PM
Much nicer than a blob of grease on a bare finger!
Title: Re: Magnetic fingertip
Post by: JimmieS on September 24, 2020, 07:03:20 PM
But not as tasty!