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18-in Steel Magnetic Sweeper

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

4.7
241
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 4.7 out of 5
241 Reviews


93% 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.

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

wanna protect your tires?

Would Recommend

This is a great tool to have in your garage. Are you, or your neighbor replacement roofing etc... quickly make sure your tires are NOT the next project...

October 4, 2025
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Very strong Magnet

Would Recommend

Great magnet at a decent price. Used it to clean my yard after a roofing job. Picked up nails underneath Sea Grape leaves. Collected over 800 nails in a couple of hours. I would highly recommend it.

September 23, 2025
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Magnet stick

Would Recommend

Magnet is very strong and works very well would buy more

September 13, 2025
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Picks nails up.

Easily picked up nails after roof shingles were replaced.

August 23, 2025
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Icandoit1

Would Recommend

Extending handle.

August 23, 2025
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Wish I Bought This Years Ago

Would Recommend

Works exactly as intended. Magnet is powerful and the lift-up release completely releases the collected metal in a split second. Bought this after demolition of a small building on my property and glad I did. What it collected, nearly all of it was invisible to the eye, was amazing. Checked all the areas the heavy duty equipment worked as well as around and under the containers. Every time, the release was a WOW! Considering the cost of having a flat fixed (last month I picked up a screw a...

August 12, 2025
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Not to strong

Would Not Recommend

Wasnt as strong as the old style but does a ok job picking up metal or nails

August 9, 2025
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Could have been much better

Would Recommend

This product could have been great, the manufacturer or designer failed. I still gave it three starts because I’ve made it work. The documentation: There is none. The wheels: The magnet was not useable on my lawn after the roofers were here. This was because there was not enough clearance. The wheels should be adjustable. The manufacturer could argue that they are adjustable, so let’s just say they should be “easily” adjustable. Turns out you can remove four screws on each end and fli...

August 5, 2025
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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

Would Recommend

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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