Magnet for scoop

[OldDocWard]

Hi- nothing earth shattering, but I attached this epoxy-coated neodymium magnet to my sand scoop to grab the ferrous stuff for me, so I can focus on the (sometimes!) better catches.

 

[gummy]

Great idea , do you like how it works ???

 

[Dflan83]

I keep forgetting to do this too and am curious on how well it works

 

[ThatGuyAgain]

Gary recommended something similar - gluing a magnet to the back of his pinpointer to help find magnetic targets. I’ve got a few magnets and have been meaning to glue one on there. Has this done much for you?

 

[OldDocWard]

Well, I am wayyyyyy late on this reply, but the magnet on scoop helps a lot in being able to clear out the iron debris right away. Interesting effect in AZ man-made "beaches" around reservoirs, is that the magnet accu,ulates a lot of small rustin iron bits, almost like iron filings. Can still pull them off and carry on.

 

[bottlecap4u]

reminds me, yet again, to tag a magnet on my pointer as well. Ya great idea.

 

[Dflan83]

I wonder if I do add a magnet to my scoop if it would accumulate a lot of black sand?

 

[SeabeeRon]

I wonder if I do add a magnet to my scoop if it would accumulate a lot of black sand?

It will. they get very "fuzzy" looking but pretty easy to rinse them off. I think they are a must for any beach hunter!

 

[maxxkatt]

Hi- nothing earth shattering, but I attached this epoxy-coated neodymium magnet to my sand scoop to grab the ferrous stuff for me, so I can focus on the (sometimes!) better catches.

It is a good idea. I have one of those strong round home depot magnets mounted on a short piece of a wood round handle. Good for clearing out iron nails and other iron stuff that might (often is) masking or altering a good tid.