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18-in Steel Magnetic Sweeper

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

4.7
225
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 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.

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227 Customer Reviews

The most satisfying sound.

Would Recommend

The magnet is very powerful and was able to pull screws and nails out of some pretty deep grass. You can hear the little pieces of metal "clink" when they get picked up and hit the bottom of the housing.

July 18, 2025
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Whats in your yard?

Would Recommend

Removed old nails and metal debris from a recent roofing job around the property. I know this will save a trip for me or my pets to the urgent care.

June 10, 2025
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Like it

Would Recommend

I found metal I had no idea was in the yard

June 4, 2025
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Good price

Would Recommend

I like the extension handle and the flexible head. It works great for the money

June 3, 2025
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Metal sweeper

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Works as advertised. Easy to assemble.

May 27, 2025
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Small but powerful

Would Recommend

I received the product in good condition. This particular tool has a telescoping handle to adjust the reach. The magnet was powerful and easy to wipe clean. I tried it in the garage and found lots of metal bits and even some small bearing parts. If its metal, this will puck it up. I like the smaller size, works out great for keeping in the truck. Its lightweight and good design make it a win win tool. I would recommend this product to fellow construction friends. It works great picking up meta...

May 25, 2025
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Worth the price

Picks up metal well

May 22, 2025
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Saved my tires and feet

Would Recommend

It's very strong. We had some roofing work done and this picked up all of the missed nails left behind. I like that I don't have to bend over to use it because the handle is retractable.

May 20, 2025
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Might work better for young strong person

Would Not Recommend

I believe the reason this is the most purchases brand is because that is the only one in stock. There were no instructions on how to assemble the wheels. My husband and I tried different combinations while trying to attach the wheels to the axle but the wheels remained wobbly. It was difficult to run across our thick lawn. I wish I had purchased the wand with magnet attached instead of the wheeled device.

May 16, 2025
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Great magnet

Would Recommend

Great magnet for picking up screws and nails. The handle on the bottom bar, releases them

May 7, 2025
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Powerful pickup tool

Would Recommend

This really comes in handy in the workshop. Quickly picks up dropped nails and screws so that you don't have to bend over to pick them up. Also works great in the yard finding nails that contractors have dropped when working on projects around the house.

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Mag…nifecent

Would Recommend

This magnetic rolling dolly is truly a lifesaver around any shop or warehouse area, including my personal garage when working on my vehicles and general projects I’m always dropping some sort of screw or now. This allows a piece of mind when losing one of those items I just run the floor and this will detect any metal with ease. It’s easy to store and the small enough to hide away when not use

April 30, 2025
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Sturdy and powerful

Would Recommend

Very powerful little gadget. I have a ton of screws scattered around my shop and can never find them through the dust of the wood. But with this magnet, I can easily find them. I highly recommend it. I was even able to lift a whole steel curtain rod with it without any issues.

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Saving My Back...AND My Tires!!

Would Recommend

I've used products like this in the past with limited results but this one? This one I like!! Ok...so it helps (or doesn't) that I'm living in a construction zone right now. If you've ever picked up stray nails/fasteners/etc in your tires you know what I'm talking about! This one is great for a few reasons. 1) The handle extends far enough I don't have to bend over! (I'm 6'3"). I can "sweep" an area with this thing and my back doesn't scream at me. (Others I've used were shorter or not strong en...

April 28, 2025
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Quick Work Site Clean Up

Would Recommend

Clear large areas of damaging nails, screws and ferrous metal scraps with the Burnur 16-pound magnetic sweeper. After roof, deck, and other building projects, it quickly cleans up surrounding driveways, lawns, garage and shop floors, preventing potential tire damage or injuries.

April 28, 2025
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Overall it’s great.

Would Recommend

I used this to find nails and screws in my barn. The floor is dust and the nails are dirty, old and ruste so they are hard to find. I like that it’s adjustable. My kid can have it shorter when he’s doing it and I can keep it longer. I wish the magnet was a little stronger though.

April 27, 2025
From 12-in Metal Magnetic Sweeper Verified Pro Lowe's Loop
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Powerful, lightweight and easy to store.

Would Recommend

I like this hand held magnetic pick up tool. I've had a chance to use it several times and it's done a fantastic job. It's great for picking up that odd screw or bolt that runs away from me, while not wasting a bunch of my time looking for it. One of my pics show what I pulled out of my gravel driveway parking area the first time. The handle compacts down to 26" and extends to around 43" long. The magnet surface is 12" wide. The magnet does a good job of picking things up and holding on to...

April 26, 2025
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Great for picking up loose nails

Would Recommend

Great product. As advertised. I love the fact that the handle can be extended or contracted with a twist of the wrist. I recently had my house reroofed and the contractor put up netting to catch all the nails and debris. I went around the front and backyard and still picked around 20 nails.

April 25, 2025
From 12-in Metal Magnetic Sweeper Lowe's Loop
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