Listing says "Magnet pulls up to 15 lbs." Will magnet *lift* 15 lbs? Pulling capacity is meaningless -- it's totally dependent on amt of friction.
1013866
Can't help you much with that as my need and use for it was to move the fuel indicator gauge lever behind my Buick Park Avenue's dashboard plastic, which had frozen after a new battery was put in. The dealership was going to charge me $600 to "fix" it when Google answered that it could be fixed with a magnet. This magnet wasn't strong enough to get through the plastic to the gauge and we had to find one at an auto body shop which did move the indicator lever back to where it belonged so my problem was solved.
1013867
I didn't buy the 15 pound pick-up tool. I bought the 9 pound tool, but it does pick up 9 pounds. I am really happy with this super handy item!!
1013868
I've never had the need to use the magnet for that type of weight. But I just do see it being used objects that heavy. I beleive the extension piece would give out too. It's great for a dropped tool or small piece of hardware. Nothing heavy-duty
1013869
No, far less. Additionally, the extending section broke after a couple weeks of use.
2039501
Depends on how strong your spring is. Magnet is pretty strong but you have to engage it slowly or it won't always hold.
1324524
We bought this as a gift for our son-in-law last Christmas, so we really couldn't say what the magnetic strength is on it. Sorry!
1168675
You've got to be kidding! A magnet is a magnet. That's like asking if a magnetic engine block heater will work in freezing weather!
1213396
Suppose to pull 29.99999 I pulled a vacuum on our Ford Explorer in 10 minutes. The needle read 30 but we know none pulls a 30. Hope this is helpfull for your decision. If I knew you and or close by we would find out!!!
1467465
You will be surprised how strong that magnet is, and it's certainly strong enough to cause problems with hard drives , data, the screen etc. As a test of how far to place the magnet, set it on a table and see how far/close something steel needs to be to cause it to move or attract , then add some extra distance.
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If you mean by using the magnet on the end of the "Reacher" NO! No! NO! Aluminum will not attract to a magnet. That is one way junk yards separate iron and steel from aluminum. Huge electro-magnets pick up the iron products and the aluminum items fall out. You should have learned that in grade school!! If you mean by use of the jaws or clamp on the end-- it works but there must be something better. I found it barely goes around a can and is then difficult to discard the can. I assume you are planning on picking up hundreds. Until you find something better why not put a nail backwards in a stick and use it like people pick up litter? Aluminum cabs are very thin and puncture easily. Good Luck. If you mean by using the magnet on the end of the "Reacher" NO! No! NO! Aluminum will not attract to a magnet. That is one way junk yards separate iron and steel from aluminum. Huge electro-magnets pick up the iron products and the aluminum items fall out. You should have learned that in grade school!! If you mean by use of the jaws or clamp on the end-- it works but there must be something better. I found it barely goes around a can and is then difficult to discard the can. I assume you are planning on picking up hundreds. Until you find something better why not put a nail... » Read More If you mean by using the magnet on the end of the "Reacher" NO! No! NO! Aluminum will not attract to a magnet. That is one way junk yards separate iron and steel from aluminum. Huge electro-magnets pick up the iron products and the aluminum items fall out. You should have learned that in grade school!! If you mean by use of the jaws or clamp on the end-- it works but there must be something better. I found it barely goes around a can and is then difficult to discard the can. I assume you are planning on picking up hundreds. Until you find something better why not put a nail backwards in a stick and use it like people pick up litter? Aluminum cabs are very thin and puncture easily. Good Luck. « Show Less
2167972
If a magnet attracts to the metal, it is going to RUST ! If a magnet does not attract, it will not.
2124661
Probably not.Two of these magnets will pick up a 50 pound scale calibration iron weight, but then drop it. They are not as powerful as stated.
1284139
I just tested a magnet and there was a strong connection. It should work based on this.
729371
The scoop itself is not magnetic but it should be able to hang on a magnetic strip! In other-words, it has the elements that will attract it to a magnet. Since you already have a magnetic strip, it will. Hope that helps.
1824257
There seems to be a little bit of magnetic pull but not much. I would take care when working with bits in tight spaces there is a chance that bits will pull out! It has happen to me so use with care. It also depends on the bit set you are using some are a tighter fit then others! So use accordingly.
1547853
This is not really a magnet. It is a little motor. We purchase it to build a bristle it for a science project
788918
It depends on whether the magnet is against the metal directly with the weight glued to the magnet, or the weight is in the form of cardboard or cloth separating the magnet from the metal and providing effective slippage. The magnet is difficult to remove if holding something thin to a smooth metal surface. I would guess it will hold pounds as apposed to ounces.
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NO,NO NO, I do not recomend this at all. The power rack holds heavy weight but not for pulling, The power rack can move and that is all you need, If the power rack is bolted to the ground in cement might help. but this model is not made for that, you will need to upgrade to twice the strenght of this power rack, I hope this helps.
1134359
Good question. I will conduct an experiment and let you know. I don't know how strong these are in quantitative terms but they are pretty damn strong for such tiny magnets.
1599097
You just have to pull. I was trying to be delicate as to not break it but it's ok to just yank. Honestly I returned mine it didn't work at all.