am i crazy?

RiverRider · **on:** July 26, 2008, 07:51:06 AM

it seems for me, almost every single day of my life, i could have done something better or more effifiently if i had a magnet. i think some kind of magnet on a stick or just magnetic side or even a detachable magnet or magnetic screwdriver would really be a great help. anyone agree?

max6166 · **Reply #1 on:** July 26, 2008, 08:08:47 AM

I think I have sometimes seen small telescoping rods with a magnet on the end for sale at dollar stores. If I recall correctly, they were a little long and awkward for pocket carry, but they were very small and light and could certainly be tucked in a bag.

What kinds of situations do you regularly encounter where a magnet would have been helpful?

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #2 on:** July 26, 2008, 08:16:37 AM

That's actually not a bad idea mate, especially if you were screwing in those tiny screw's into a really tight space

RiverRider · **Reply #3 on:** July 26, 2008, 08:17:00 AM

ive seen those, about the size of a pen? i just think it would be helpful on the toolkit that is a multitool

well, just todya i droppped an entire box of sheetmetal screws while putting up a new closet, and yesterday i droppped thespring to a pen that i oculd not find on the rug, so it would have been helpful to just pan around the floor with a little magnet:)

jzmtl · **Reply #4 on:** July 26, 2008, 08:20:01 AM

Or you could stop dropping things.

You can probably cut one down to fit into the side pocket of leatherman sheath.

max6166 · **Reply #5 on:** July 26, 2008, 08:25:49 AM

Maybe you could just magnetize one of your tools?

RiverRider · **Reply #6 on:** July 26, 2008, 08:28:31 AM

yea, but im just saying why not at the factory, for one extra option that will send up MT guys nuts! i was thinking for the detachable one, it would fit in a slot like the extra bit on the skeletool.

ultimaonliner · **Reply #7 on:** July 26, 2008, 08:48:08 AM

Carry a stick of chewing gum with you at all times

Tarrodemierda · **Reply #8 on:** July 26, 2008, 09:53:01 AM

and carrying a magnet especially on your outdoor/river trips would add more excitement since it will affect your navigation.compasses+magnets = what a journey.

Benner · **Reply #9 on:** July 26, 2008, 06:52:37 PM

I have one of those extendable magnets. They are pretty handy ( I used mine to get at objects when repairing washing machines) and are very strong for such a small magnet.

RiverRider · **Reply #10 on:** July 26, 2008, 07:55:39 PM

Quote from: Tarrodemierda on July 26, 2008, 09:53:01 AM

and carrying a magnet especially on your outdoor/river trips would add more excitement since it will affect your navigation.compasses+magnets = what a journey.

...and OBVIOUSLY you would carry it in a magnet resistant pouch or something....

AndyTiedye · **Reply #11 on:** July 26, 2008, 08:47:11 PM

and it would ERASE the magnetic stripe on your ATM and credit cards in your wallet if it got in the same pocket.

jock1 · **Reply #12 on:** July 27, 2008, 12:54:44 PM

Quote from: RiverRider on July 26, 2008, 07:51:06 AM

it seems for me, almost every single day of my life, i could have done something better or more effifiently if i had a magnet. i think some kind of magnet on a stick or just magnetic side or even a detachable magnet or magnetic screwdriver would really be a great help. anyone agree?

I too have one of the magnets on a telescoping rod similar to an old radio antenna while not an edc item it has been invaluable for recovering dropped screws etc and I can recommend them

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #13 on:** July 27, 2008, 09:19:41 PM

I have a standard telescoping magnet doodad as well, but I also have a really interesting one with eight small electronics type screwdrivers built into the handle. Useless for PC work, but pretty handy for a lot of other things!

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