Why would I want to magnetize my screwdriver?
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How would I magnetize my screwdriver?
asked Feb 27 '16 at 20:00
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In my experience they magnetise themselves. You're more likely to want to de-magnetise them.– user207421Feb 28 '16 at 19:16
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If you dont want the screw to fall off the screwdriver when you are putting a screw into a difficult place the a magnetic screwdriver is useful.I find that it works well on small screws like M3 phillips .If you are undoing a screw then the screw stays attached to the srcewdriver greatly reducing the likelyhood of loosing the screw. I magnetise my screwdrivers when needed by simply rubbing them against a strong permanent magnet .The permanent magnets are from dead loudspeakers and are normally employed as fridge magnets.
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3Just make sure when you rub the magnet on the screwdriver you always rub in the same direction. If you go back and forth it won't magnetize.– cdunnFeb 28 '16 at 1:50