How to Magnetize a Screwdriver

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Choose a strong bar magnet.. Wipe the screwdriver clean.. Slide the magnet from the handle to the tip.

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Steps

1

Choose a strong bar magnet.

Step 1

Choose a strong bar magnet.

2

Wipe the screwdriver clean.

Step 2

Wipe the screwdriver clean.

3

Slide the magnet from the handle to the tip.

Step 3

Slide the magnet from the handle to the tip.

4

Repeat this motion in the same direction.

Step 4

Repeat this motion in the same direction.

5

Rotate and repeat.

Step 5

Rotate and repeat.

6

Test the screwdriver.

Step 6

Test the screwdriver.

7

Strip the insulation from both ends of a piece of wire.

Step 7

Strip the insulation from both ends of a piece of wire.

8

Coil the wire around the screwdriver.

Step 8

Coil the wire around the screwdriver.

9

Attach the wires to a household battery.

Step 9

Attach the wires to a household battery.

10

Disconnect the battery.

Step 10

Disconnect the battery.

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