RiverRat Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 I just replaced the handle on my Apex pick and am thinking of adding a magnet to the end of the handle. The handle is a 1" x 1 1/2". Oval What size and strength of magnet would i be looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplehays69 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Valleyvet.com Hight strength cow magnet should do the trick. Drill a hole n epoxy it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredneck Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 n/t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Bach Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 One that will latch onto a horseshoe and not let go will do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valens Legacy Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 I have used a magnet that will pick up the same weight as my pick, then I make sure that it is about a 1/4 inch below the head of the pick. Epoxy it in and go to work with it. I found that having one that is to strong makes for a hard time to clean off the material stuck to the head of the pick. Had one that would pick up 35 pounds in a pick before and I think it is still hanging on the side of a metal shelf head first. Good luck on your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geof_junk Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 If you use a super magnet it needs to have it exposed surface flush with your pick so that it can be cleared with one wipe with your hand. I managed this by using car bog filler and/or selleys-knead-it multipurpose-epoxy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldseeker5000 Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 20-30 lb. Pull will work well. If you can get a 40-50 lb magnet in a smaller size get it. I use a 30lb. Pull magnet and it works just fine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry in Idaho Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 The stronger the better. be sure to get the coated ones as rare earth super magnets seem to easily chip, crack and or break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davsgold Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 some areas might need this size ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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