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18-in Steel Magnetic Sweeper

Ratings & Reviews for Project Source 18-in Steel Magnetic Sweeper

4.7
225
Review
 4.7 out of 5
225 Reviews


94% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise the magnetic sweeper for its powerful performance and ease of use in collecting metal debris from construction projects. Most highlight the strong magnet's ability to reliably pick up nails, screws, and metal fragments from grass, gravel, and concrete with minimal effort. Reviewers commend the telescoping handle extending to 43 inches, rolling wheels, and quick-release mechanism that reduce bending and simplify debris dumping. Many report it outperforms older non-wheeled models and works effectively across diverse environments. A few note occasional concerns about magnet strength in thick weeds or minor assembly issues, but these represent a tiny fraction of feedback. Overall, customers consider it an indispensable tool for workshops and job sites.

Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.
227 Customer Reviews

Decent magnet

Would Not Recommend

The magnet is plenty strong and does its job. There was no instructions for assembling the wheels but they weren't difficult to put on. The biggest problem is there isn't enough ground clearance and if you use it in the yard the grass brushes the nails and screws right back off. Works great on flat surfaces or even gravel driveways.

June 26, 2026
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not sure

easy assembly, works well

June 24, 2026
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Works well, but came bent at the base

Picked up screws from roofing crew

June 22, 2026
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Fair price, good quality.

Would Recommend

Easy to use, telescopic handle makes for ease of storage - does the job of picking up unwanted construction debris.

June 17, 2026
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Magnetic Magic

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Easy to assemble; easy to use; picks up screws, nails, and metal, rolls smoothly

June 16, 2026
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Need to clear the magnet for best use.

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Good product for the price.

June 15, 2026
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Stop bending over, easy to pick up screws an nails

Would Recommend

Works great, not too big, good price

June 12, 2026
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Buy a more power magnet

Would Not Recommend

The magnet has to be close to the ground to pick anything up. Did not really meet my expectations

June 7, 2026
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A great product for your money

Would Recommend

Inexpensive very durable easy to tolerate

June 3, 2026
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Good products

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Fine

May 31, 2026
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Super strong magnet

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Super strong magnet

May 27, 2026
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worth every penny...

Would Recommend

Bought this after watching the guys clean up after new roof install. They were just too casual with an underpowered magnetic "wand". I came home next day with this, and picked up probably 80-100 nails in my front yard, and about 20 in the backyard where they were folding up their tarps. I didn't complain. I just knew I had to go over it more thoroughly. Zero-turn tires (or repairs) are not cheap. $60 now, was the choice for me.

May 26, 2026
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Light weight

Would Recommend

I like the smooth operation of the product

May 25, 2026
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Good value

Would Recommend

Works well

May 24, 2026
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