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18-in Steel Magnetic Sweeper

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

4.7
255
Review
 4.7 out of 5
255 Reviews


93% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this magnetic pickup tool for its powerful magnet and exceptional effectiveness in collecting metal debris. The telescoping handle and lightweight design significantly reduce back strain, with many calling it a "game changer" for driveways, yards, and job sites. Users report collecting 80-100 nails in single passes and successfully navigating grass and gravel surfaces. The tool's portability and easy assembly enhance convenience. A few note the magnet could be stronger for deeply embedded nails, but these minor concerns are vastly outweighed by enthusiastic endorsements from homeowners and contractors alike.

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255 Customer Reviews

Works incredibly well!

Would Recommend

Needed a tool to pick up HUNDREDS of nails that the previous owners dumped in the back yard. Worked like a charm!! Would definitely recommend.

November 9, 2026
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Easy to Use

Would Recommend

Useful for old nails from tear-off but not nails being used. Works very well, compact with extendable handle, reasonable price.

November 9, 2026
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Gets it done. Cheaper than a flat tire.

Would Recommend

Needed to make sure we didn’t have any nails laying around after roof was redone. This gets the job done. It feels high quality. Magnet is strong. Stores on the wall easily.

November 4, 2026
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Lifesaver

Would Recommend

I bought this to pick up all the nails after I got a roof done and it picked up so many that they had missed it kept my dogs safe

October 15, 2026
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Portable magnet

Would Recommend

Produce magnet because I got a roof replacement and it worked wonders came in handy, even though the guys had the own magnet went back behind him and found about 21 years portable magnet. It’s awesome and retractable.

October 11, 2026
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Great tool for smaller jobs

I purchased this to clear an area where I park. Great tool for a small 8’ x 10’ area. To clean up after a roofing job a larger tool would be much more efficient.

October 1, 2026
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Loved this equipment

Would Recommend

I bought this magnet because I recently had a new roof installed. I noticed a lot of nails in my grass where my dogs play. I ran this magnet through the yard an it found over 50 nails in my yard. It’s a very strong. magnet and it was easy to hear the nails clink on to it! It was very easy to use and the wheels made it much easier to drag through the grass! It wasn’t as heavy as other magnets I have used before. Now my dogs can run free without me worrying about them stepping on nails. I know ...

September 18, 2026
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Save Your Feet

$17 insurance against nails in your foot. Strong magnet used to clean up after messy roofing contractor. This works well for fishing roofing nails from the lawn. Good deal.

September 16, 2026
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Sturdy and handy

Would Recommend

Solid and sturdy item with a powerful magnet. I store it attached to my metal cabinet no hooks require . 😊

September 3, 2026
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Did the job nicely.

i bought this to clean up the yard after a new metal roof was put on our house. It was easy to use with the extendable handle and it did the job very nicely. it was also reasonably priced.

August 31, 2026
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