demagnetisers, what to buy? where to buy?

[james1983]

Hello all,

I went to take apart a watch today and the first thing I noticed was the screw I removed hanging from my screwdriver. Placed it on the bench, put the screwdriver near and Zap, right to the tip from over half an inch away……

So, now it seems I am in need of a method to remove or De-gauss my tools and watch parts. Anyone know where to buy a nice bench top for around $50 CAD.?

James

[kybill2011]

Hello James.

I have seen many types on ebay and I have tried several of them. The ones you pass your parts over the top or the ones that have a hole to pass things thru and I did not care for either type. From ebay I bought a Magna-Flux Demagnitzer, it plugs into a wall socket. You place you item(s) on top and press the button and wah-la its demagnitized. I love this machine. The ones I first mentioned can be bought for under $10.00 but I have seen the Magna-Flux go anywhere from $50-100’s. If I remenber correctly I paid $65.00 plus shipping for mine. That’s quite a bit more than the first ones I mentioned but It works great and to me it was worth it. There are many types out there, hope you find one that works for you. Hope this helps. Bill

[Bob Tascione]

Hi James,
I agree with Bill. The cheaper demagnetizers work but not nearly as well as the type Bill mentions.
I prefer the older coil type that Arutha talked about in a previous thread located at http://clockrepairtips.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=361 but I’m just old fashioned and set in my ways when it comes to tools. Either one (of good quality) works well.
Hope you find a good deal.
Enjoy!
Bob

[kybill2011]

Thanks for agreeing with me Bob, I wish I could get my wife to do the same! 😆

[james1983]

thanks for the info guys, I managed to get one really cheap. its old but works. tested it on my screwdriver issue and is now mag-free. Only $15 CND. plus shipping

[Bob Tascione]

You found a good one James!

Bob

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