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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

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

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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226 Customer Reviews

A Magnetic Marvel for My Garage!

Would Recommend

I recently adquired the Project Source Magnet Caddy 18" with Wheels to help organize my cluttered garage. I was initially impressed by its compact size and the promise of strong magnetic storage. The magnet strength is fantastic. I've been able to securely attach various tools, including wrenches, screwdrivers, and even a small pry bar. Nothing has fallen off, which is a huge relief. The wheels roll very smoothly, even when the caddy is fully loaded with screws or nails. I can easily maneuver i...

April 1, 2025
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Awesome, recommended.

Would Recommend

Really good especially in difficult tight spaces. The high strength grab is efficient good strength. With good energy density. Tried with screws, small miscellaneous and large items.

April 1, 2025
From 12-in Metal Magnetic Sweeper Lowe's Loop
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Found my hearing aid I lost working in the yard.

Worked great!

April 1, 2025
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GREAT ITEM TO HAVE

Would Recommend

THIS 18" MAGNETIC ROLLING SWEEPER FROM PROJECT SOURCE IS A GREAT AND EASY WAY TO WALK THE PROPERTY AND RID IT OF ALL SMALL AND LARGE NAILS OR ANY OTHER METAL THAT MAY BE LAYING AROUND THAT COULD DAMAGE YOUR TIRES.

April 1, 2025
Lowe's Loop
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Magnet Caddy 18'' with Wheels

Would Recommend

The Magnet Caddy worked extremely well in driveway and in grass along the side of the driveway. The unit also works well on sidewalks and garage flooring.

March 31, 2025
Lowe's Loop
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Magnet Caddy

This Magnet Caddy was exactly what I needed to have with me at all times, I'm constantly worried about driving onto jobsites after the roofers have been there. This way I can go back and doublecheck that they have gotten all the random roofing nails off the carpark. This thing will stay in my truck!

March 31, 2025
Lowe's Loop
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A must have handy tool

Would Recommend

This is the tool that you might think last but comes in really handy when you have nails/screws spills or clean up your after work job. Magnet is really strong, one swipe and nothing is left behind. I like the flexibility of adjustable rod length, you could also adjust it to suit your angle, wish is was little longer that 3.5 feet. Its good quality product and I hope it will last a long time.

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Works great, easy to use, small for storing away..

Would Recommend

Received the product in a timely quick manner. Was packaged good and sturdy. I am very pleased with the product, it picks up small objects, nails, screws etc.

March 31, 2025
Lowe's Loop
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Best tool ever at cleanin g ferrous metal

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Fantastic tool! Easiest tool ever to find and clean ferrous metal, even in grass. We hae chickens who will eat anything. If they swallow metal they can sufer and die. This tool makes cleaning the yard a breeze.

March 31, 2025
Lowe's Loop
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Great magnet

Would Recommend

Great strong magnet it even pics up ore in the ground when my son rolled it around the yard. Found some nails we didn’t even think would be there. Glad we got it.

March 31, 2025
Lowe's Loop
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A great tool, saves time (and your knees and back)

Would Recommend

This is a great, light in weight but heavy in performance, magnetic power pick up tool. The adjustable handle is made of aluminum. The top handle grip is made of a non-slip type of rubber/plastic that is very comfortable in your hand. It also has a nice loop so you can hang it up to store it. The handle length is super easy to adjust and so is the angle of the magnetic bottom. This makes it perfect for any height user. The magnet is strong enough to pick up nails, nuts, bolts, screws, and many o...

March 30, 2025
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Great item

Would Recommend

Very easy to assemble even without instructions that aren't included in the box. Great tool to pick up any metal items in lower grass, rock driveway or cement. Make sure to keep the magnet at 35°-45° angle while rolling to keep from dragging off the magnet.

March 30, 2025
Lowe's Loop
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Project Source 18” Magnetic Sweeper is a Beast!

Would Recommend

Just got the Project Source 18” Magnetic Rolling Sweeper and man am I impressed!! I have used many different brands of magnet rollers on our jobs that just did not hold up to our jobs, so I didn’t have high expectations for this guy. It was super easy and fast to assemble. Put it straight to work and this little guy shocked me with the amount it can pick up. It makes job clean-up easier and faster. It has a handle that you pull and release and dispose of. Like I said, very impressed and definite...

March 30, 2025
Lowe's Loop
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Handy Little Magnetic Roller

Would Recommend

This is a handy too to have and to loan to friends. If you are like me, this is not a tool you will use everyday. It is, however, a tool that others will find useful. I have already loaned it to my neighbor who was fixing a roof patch. Easy to manuver. Easy to assemble. Perfect size for home jobs. Instructions might be necessary the first time you empty the collection bin.

March 30, 2025
Lowe's Loop
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Time saver for clean up-this makes cleaning easy

Would Recommend

Saves about 50% in cleanup, no more looking for those hidden nails really efficient and a time saver. Easy to put together a child can run this. As pictured

March 30, 2025
Lowe's Loop
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Nice tool for picking up dropped screws etc.

Would Recommend

Strong magnet. Like the. Adjustable handle. Handle could be a little bit longer. Picks up items even in the grass. Makes cleaning up the spills in the shop easier.

March 29, 2025
From 12-in Metal Magnetic Sweeper Lowe's Loop
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Buy this if you want to find metal treasure

Would Recommend

This magnet roller is a must in any shop or on any job site. The very powerful magnets attract any ferris metal you roll over even if you're working fast. The soft rubber handle feels great and provides a strong grip. Easily remove all metal with a quick pull of the bar on the back! The magnet caddy works as it should great product!!

March 29, 2025
Lowe's Loop
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Heavy Duty Magnetic Pick Up Tool

Would Recommend

This Heavy Duty Magnetic Pick Up Tool deserves 10 STARS. It is sturdy high quality and multi adjusting. I have several miles of wood stock fence that I have to maintain. I am constantly replacing boards, nails & screws. I am always dropping screws, nails & drill bits in the long pasture grass. This tool made it simple to retrieve anything that I dropped in the long grass. It has an adjustable handle to make it nice & long. It also has an adjustable pivoting head. It is worth its weight in gold a...

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It does its job well enough

Would Not 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. This poses a problem when in thicker grass and weeds since the magnetic material might get knocked off by the grass. I do not recommend this tool if you are looking to do a large area or relay on it regularly. In my opinion, the best application for this tool is to be left in a work truck or van for small and quick pickups. The magnet is easy to clean off due to the ...

March 28, 2025
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lighweight, but durable

Would Recommend

I got this magnetic pickup tool mainly for safety reasons and to keep potential nails out of tires where vehicles drive regularly. This product exceeded my expectations. Not only did it grab nails with wood pieces still attached, it also picked up metal filings (which i was not expecting..). This tool is heavy duty, but yet very light. It is comforting that I do not need to worry about breaking it with regular use. The pivot head and telescoping handle are a nice touch. Contracts nicely f...

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