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Old 9th Dec 2017, 6:48 pm   #18
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Default Re: De-magnetising Tools

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Originally Posted by Diabolical Artificer View Post
"I find magnetised tools to be a pain" ditto. I've tried the head de-gausser on a few of my magnetised screwdrivers with mixed success; it doesn't work well if at all.

To hold screws on the ends of screw drivers I use blue tack or a little gadget that slips onto the shaft and holds the screwhead with two jars.

What is the low down with de magnetising? Are we trying to to get all the electrons in a haphazard config as opposed to lined up?

Andy.
Same as a delousing (degaussing) coil, a fiver for every time I've done that:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pVLizAHby4

Lawrence.
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