[Jacques Reed]

Hi David,

Thanks for your good suggestion. As a matter of fact, I have about 10 large steel balls from CV joints. They are almost 1" diameter so if they fit in there, and don't get stuck, it might work. Can try it first on a similar gauge piece of sheet metal to see with how much force it sticks to it.

Should mention too, If anyone uses the magnet in the bucket trick makes sure you have a lid on it before starting the sweep otherwise you may be picking lots of swarf from the magnet. Once it all collects on the bottom of the bucket hold it over your trash bin, open the lid, and pull the magnet away from the bottom. All the swarf falls instantly into your bin.

Amongst the Christmas presents, a new grandchild is due on the 27th Dec so needless to say a lot of things are on hold until well into the new year.
Will let you know how it works when I resume work on the truck.

Cheers,