[Elecraft] Demagnetizing Tools?

[Bob Nielsen]

On Wed, Jan 21, 2004 at 10:36:00AM -0500, Steve Lawrence wrote:
> Well, I'm increasingly annoyed by my flush cutting wire clippers which 
> appeared to have acquired a bit of magnetization.  The short pieces of 
> component leads clipped off, often cling to the tips of the cutters, 
> requiring much prodding with the finger to get them to drop off.  Then, 
> there is the occasional clipping that finally drops -- but into the guts 
> of the radio I'm working on, followed by a long hunt looking for the 
> wayward clip, wondering what it will short.......!@#$@?>??@?
> 
> Is there an easy way to demagnetize tools?  How?

If there is enough room, you can put the tool inside the loop of a
soldering gun, turn it on and slowly withdraw the tool.  It has worked
for me with screwdrivers.

Bob, N7XY