Frankford ArsenalMedia Transfer Magnet for Picking Up Stainless Steel Media While Reloading

Works great on steel tumbling media

Makes cleaning up the pins much easier. I highly recommend it.

I honestly got this on a whim, but I'm really glad I did. Not the strongest magnet in the world but it's super easy to use and for separating tiny SS pins from your load it's surprisingly effective.

I purchased this to go along with my Frankford Arsenal wet rotary tumbler - to separate the stainless steel polishing media/rods. Once you understand the limitations and best methods for use... it does alright. First and foremost - this is NOT water tight. Do NOT submerge this in even 1" of water to pull up the SS media! Water will get inside and rust the innards and/or spill over your drying area as you try to remove the media. Pour out ALL the water you can from the plastic catch bucket(s) BEFORE using this magnet to pick up the media. The metal cap on the end of the magnet body has about a 3/8" tall side wall (lip).... any water deeper than that and you get it inside the device (it ISN'T easy to get out).I also learned the media magnetizes very quickly - which is a pain since they want to stick to each other. So - I use my hands and/or a plastic scoop to collect and transfer as much media as possible manually, before using the magnet to pick up the remainder. Also, because the cap is metal, media will sometimes stick to the bottom and sides (that 3/8" lip) - so be sure to wipe off those areas when "dumping" the media, or you will wind up spilling a lot.No matter how careful, you always wind up spilling some of the tiny SS media rods. The magnet works wonders cleaning up the work area and picking up spills that sometimes you don't even see. I 'sweep' the area after I'm done just to catch escapees... and I always find some.

Simply a must have tool when wet tumbling with steel pins. Makes cleaning up and storing the pins so much easier.

This magnet will pick up the tumbling media pins wet or dry and release the pins when the release handle is pulled. Works Great! Well worth the purchase price.

I end up modifying this magnetic pick up tool with a much stronger magnet. It can now lift and release pretty much anything. I used a D80 fishing magnet from china (80mm wide) with a claimed pickup weight of 600lbs. I reinforce the top of the shell with a large fender washer and some epoxy because I seen another review where a user cracked the plastic shell. Cost me $12 in supplies (magnet and epoxy).

Necessary and works fine.