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Rayvyn
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 Posted: Fri, Mar 09 2007, 9:00 pm Post subject: Shop Safety Tips |
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No matter how much you sweep or vacuum the shop, there's always a few little metal slivers that stay on the floor, only to find their way into the wife, kids or dogs bare feet, leading to a Dr. visit and Tetanus shot if it's deep enough.
Here's a little homemade redneck remedy I came up with, since my dogs are always out in the garage with me, and I don't want a vet bill.
Go buy a roll of that cheap peel and stick shelf liner paper at Wal-mart. Cut a piece off, peel the back off, and roll it backwards around a large paint roller so the sticky side is out. Put the roller on the handle, screw a broom stick or pole into the end, and roll up the little hidden pieces. Works like a charm...  |
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phat46
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| Posted: Fri, Mar 09 2007, 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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| Good idea! I also have an old car speaker with a big magnet that I have hung from a piece of cord that i can "sweep" the floor with too. |
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phat rat
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| Posted: Fri, Mar 09 2007, 10:16 pm Post subject: |
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| If anyones interested I can check and see who the manufacturer was of a gift from my wife. It's a magnet about 12" wide with wheels and a long handle so you can roll it along the floor and pick up any metal and it has a release to drop off whatever it's picked up. |
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enjenjo
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Tractor Supply Company has a magnet on wheels that sells for less than $30
You could make an electromagnet from old AC compressor clutch magnets.
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SKR8PN
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| Posted: Sat, Mar 10 2007, 10:57 am Post subject: |
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Magnets are a good idea,but................
I have yet to find an ALUMINUM magnet 
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UGLY OLDS
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| Posted: Sat, Mar 10 2007, 11:44 am Post subject: Somewhat Tech/Safety post |
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Aluminum magnets are easy...I get mine from the "household" supply area..2-Ply Charmin seems to work best..Works every time & priced right  ... |
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