Tip #166
Quick spilled nail pickup
So....you’re working away on a project and all of a sudden – CRASH ! You drop a full box or can of
nails onto a workshop floor that’s knee-deep in sawdust. What a mess !
So...what’s the best solution ? A magnet, of course (as long as the nails aren’t
made of aluminum or another non-magnetic alloy).
The stronger the magnet, the more efficient it will be at capturing the most nails
with each swipe.
But....once you’ve got them “captured” on the magnet, how do you get them off
without poking your fingers full of holes?
Simple....before getting started, wrap a piece of rugged cloth (such as denim or sailcloth) around the
magnet. Pick up the nails....then fold the edges of your cloth around the captive nails, forming a “bag”
of sorts...and pull it away from your magnet, bringing the nails with it.