Magnetism

[A.R]

Does anyone know if it is possible to magnetise the "Phillips"type of bit that fits into electric screw drivers. I want it magnetic enough to hold on to a steel wood screw to make it easier to drive screws into wood above your head.?

 

[RogerS]

Easier to buy one of these

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Saxto...hDarwoV3BBEV2b&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

 

[Bm101]

http://www.excelatphysics.com/method-of-magnetisation.html

 

[Droogs]

or one of these

https://uk.farnell.com/duratool/d01765/magnetizer-demagnetizer/dp/1888094

 

[MusicMan]

The easiest way is to mount the bit on a strong magnet for a few days. A magnetic tool rack will do, Stand it on its end. I doubt if you'll be able to hold more than a small screw, though.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

^^^^^ as per Roger - just get a decent magnetic bit holder.

 

[Lazurus]

Blu-tack works

 

[llangatwgnedd]

Just stroke the item you want to magnetise on a strong magnet.
Job done

 

[okeydokey]

I have used the IIangatwgnedd method for years since being taught this magnetising method in Physics at school.
You can also use it on any conventional screwdriver - only takes a couple of mins. If you want the effect to be stronger then stroke the drive/bit/bit holder on the magnet a little longer.
A source of a strong magnet will be found by dismantling a old computer hard drive, they are surprisingly strong magnets.

 

[Ian-p]

I've struggled for some time with magnetic bit holders as a kitchen fitter, often trying to get a fixing in an awkward place to reach. Have recently tried the Wera bit holder from Toolstation, very impressed, so impressed I returned and bought the longer version, well worth the extra pennies over cheap versions...
Toolstation Product Code: 43259 and the longer one 90174.

 

[Cabinetman]

Hi Ian P, yes I always use Wera bits, last for ages. The worst bit holder I ever had was a Dewalt one, I had to use pliers to get the bit out and it was just generally wobbly, their bits don’t last very long either. Ian