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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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228 Customer Reviews

Strong and powerful

Would Recommend

I had another one of these from an offbrand and in comparison with this one, the other one fails miserably this magnet is super strong and durable. Looking forward to picking up metal with it for many years to come.

April 7, 2025
From 12-in Metal Magnetic Sweeper Lowe's Loop
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Powerful magnet

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This product I really like it’s very powerful works great great for picking up roofing tacks out it yard after roofing job is completed i em would definitely buy this product agt

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The Power Pick Magnet

Would Recommend

The Power Pick Magnet is a simple device with a pivoting magnet hooked on an adjustable pole handle. It is great for sweeping metal from the yard and shop floor. It also comes in handy for picking up dropped keys and metal utensils. I recommend wearing leather gloves before removing nails and screws from the powerful magnet. This Power Pick Magnet is a very handy device.

April 7, 2025
From 12-in Metal Magnetic Sweeper Lowe's Loop
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Strong magnet

Would Recommend

This is one of most powerful magnets I have. I can pickup crow bars and pulls nails out of the woods easily. Very happy with it extension is perfect length

April 7, 2025
From 12-in Metal Magnetic Sweeper Lowe's Loop
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Large Magnet Pole Type

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This Project Source power magnet expands to 43 inches and has a magnet face of about 12 inches (approximately). I have an older smaller round magnet which works well but the small round head takes forever to clear a large area. The larger head on the project source is much better in terms of covering a larger area quickly. It does pick up any ferrous (iron) based metals well. Obviously, it will not work for metals that do not contain iron which is just how magnets work. The other nice asp...

April 7, 2025
From 12-in Metal Magnetic Sweeper Lowe's Loop
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Must-have for any metal/welding shop!

Would Recommend

I thought at first that this tool would be overpowered in my welding shop, but I was mistaken! It is perfect. Little metal bits and pieces that often get stuck in the bristles of my broom are now a breeze to pick up. It is especially good for cleaning near the drill press! Anyone with a metal shop should consider one of these tools! I got it at first to pick up errant screws/nails when I'm done with projects on site, but it has soon become a shop staple. Sturdy construction and sleek profile. I ...

April 7, 2025
From 12-in Metal Magnetic Sweeper Lowe's Loop
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Effective tool

The product is useful and very effective when needed to retrieving things from places you cannot reach. Very strong magnet that can carry good amount of weight.

April 7, 2025
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Could use a release feature

Would Recommend

Good strength on the magnet. I thought there was a more prominent release action to remove items instead of having to scrape the debris, screws, whatever off. I do like having something that stores better than the larger wheeled ones.

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STRONG PORTABLE MAGNET

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THIS IS THE STRONGEST STICK MAGNETIC I HAVE EVER USED. THIS IS WHAT EVERYONE WITH A GARAGE OR WORKS WITH FASTENERS, NAIL,OR SCREWS NEEDS. VERY PORTABLE.

April 6, 2025
From 12-in Metal Magnetic Sweeper Lowe's Loop
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Great little roll around magnet

Would Recommend

This role magnet works really easy. It was easy to assemble. I’ve used several before. I do believe this one rolls pretty good on the ground compared to some of them that I’ve used.

April 6, 2025
Lowe's Loop
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Powerful Magnet

Would Recommend

Great magnet for cleaning up spills of nails, screws, etc. The only reason I only gave it 4 stars is that there isn't a "release" for materials you pick up. Otherwise, it does fine. It is easy to store with the telescoping handle closed too!

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worked great after adjustment

Would Recommend

Not five stars because the factory handle was too long to fit correctly with the magnet assembly. Once I trimmed the end of the handle, it fit fine (see pics). That said, it works. It has a very strong magnet with appropriately sized casters.

April 5, 2025
Lowe's Loop
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A magnetic attraction

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Did you ever notice things come into your life at just the time? This is one of them. I threw out my back and the next day this arrived. First it has a telescopic handle, it can be either 2’ long or 4. The head swivels to change angles. Here’s the fun part, I work in a shed, nothing fancy. On occasion I drop screws, nuts & bolts, etc and I don’t know where it rolls off to. This magnet is a game changer. Just glide it across the floor and you here- click, click, click. That’s magnet attracting e...

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Lightweight, but very durable and nice for picking

Would Recommend

It does its job well enough. The magnet is not very strong so to pick up heaver nails and such, you need to be very close to them. The magnet is easy to clean.

April 3, 2025
From 12-in Metal Magnetic Sweeper Lowe's Loop
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Incredibly Efficient Tool

Would Recommend

We dumped a container of mixed metals, in various sizes and this tool picked up every single item, leaving nothing behind. The handle is adjustable in height and the head is adjustable for angle. Great tool.

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heavy-duty lightweight magnetic power pickup tool

Would Recommend

The heavy-duty magnetic power pick-up tool makes cleaning up metal scraps and parts a breeze. With 16 pounds of magnetic force, this tool is a must for any application where metal shavings or loose fasteners are a concern. Adjustable handle up to 43-in Adjustable pivoting head Lightweight and compact

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;Magnet is perfect.

Would Recommend

As I had a roof installed not long ago, I have been finding nails in various places throughout my yard. This magnet is perfect for "wandering around" yard and collecting those stray nails.

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Valuable tool

Would Recommend

This magnetic on wheels is awesome. The magnetic is strong and works well. Tool came mostly assembled all I had to do is assemble handle. Once items are picked up you can easily release them to be able to pick up all at once. Valuable for all kinds of applications. Tool is well made and should last a long time.

April 2, 2025
Lowe's Loop
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A must have for any shop / construction crew

Would Recommend

No one likes picking up nails, screws, nuts, and bolts from the floor or ground. But this rolling magnet is a game changer! I've been using it around the shop all week, and the amount of metal it picks up is incredible. It's easy to assemble right out of the box and simple to use.

April 2, 2025
Lowe's Loop
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Strong Rolliing Magnet

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I requested this to use in my yard. When the roofers ripped off my shingles and tar paper, they didn't put any tarps on the ground around my house to catch all the nails and tin tabs. There were hundreds of nails and tin tabs on the ground all around my house. They supposedly used a magnet to pick them up, but I kept finding them everywhere. I didn't want my grandson to go out into the yard because of the strong possibility that he would step on a tin tab with a nail in it. After using this roll...

April 1, 2025
Lowe's Loop
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