Master Magnetics Magnetic Sweeper with Wheels - Rolling Magnet Sweeper - Powerful Magnetic Tool for Lawn and Shop Use - Pick Up Nails and Other Metal Debris - Strong 30 lb Pull - 14.5”

After losing a dog last year when she swallowed a finishing nail, I was paranoid about stray nails when our roof was just redone. The roofing contractor ran their large magnet sweeper around the yard several times but of course it wouldn't fit in the flower beds around shrubs. I looked at several models of small magnetic sweepers on Amazon and went with this one.I went into this purchase knowing it was a "mini" model and would therefore not be as powerful as a commercial unit, and also kept in mind some of the negative reviews. However, I was surprised how many nails I picked up in the flower beds, in the grass and in the cracks on my driveway. We have a 2 story colonial and I picked up at least 50 nails on my first go-around. Many were at the base of shrubs and this could be wheeled in and around bushes fairly easily. It maneuvered on the grass pretty well, although in high grass it may not be as easy. Rolling over the concrete driveway was obviously very easy, so this probably works well in a workshop environment. I plan on re-running it over everything in a week or so, just in case any nails get dislodged from shrubs. I also found several ancient, dirt-coated rusty nails that were in the flower beds (not from the roof project).Notes that may be helpful to you:--You'll probably need to move this around and then go back over the area in a perpendicular direction, then diagonal. I collected nails on the second and third sweeps that the initial passes missed. Overlapping rows is also a good idea.--As another reviewer noted, the handle does not stay screwed in securely and I had to keep re-securing it tight. I think a little Loctite gel may alleviate this. Since the handle just screws in, you may be able to change out the handle if you want.--Another reviewer mentioned packaging problems when their item shipped. My unit was delivered unassembled (handle and magnet bar - two parts). All you have to do is screw the handle on. The unit came in a long skinny box and Amazon shipped it inside another box. Nothing arrived damaged and it was ready to go in a few seconds.--I walked around with a paper grocery bag in one hand to pick up the pieces and rolled the roller with the other hand. I wore gloves since many of the roofing nails were rusty. It was almost rewarding to hear it "ping" as it picked up nails. I retrieved the nails off the bar after every few collected so they didn't fall off. This unit does not have any type of "release" so you have to pull things off the magnet (I wouldn't expect this feature on such a low-cost model). The wheels click a little so you may think you've collected a nail -- but it's just the wheels moving.--This is good for occasional use, such as cleaning up after a new roof, after your contractor runs his sweeper. If you are looking for a small model to use every day, it may not be the best choice; you may want to look for something stronger so you can pick up more in one pass.I am happy with this purchase and it was worth the $20 cost -- I expected to collect several nails and picked up over 50. For reference, in my area, it is $25 to rent a large commercial sweeper for one day. I went with this unit because it was smaller to get into harder to reach areas, and I'll be able to use it in the future for other home projects to make sure everything is cleaned up well.(If this review was helpful to you, please click "yes" below).

This thing is amazing well worth the money, it's actually a bargain. My wife and I bought our first house and previous owners had a new roof put on before we bought it. I started noticing very large roofing nails and gutter nails as they were done too all up and down my driveway. My driveway is red rocks. Kept finding more and more nails so my wife mentioned they make this device and I figured what 12 bucks 13 bucks whatever it was I wasn't gonna cry if it didn't work. Well I was beyond surprised and happy. Wheeling this thing up and down the drive way it was pulling nails out from under the rocks that kind of buried them. I made about 20 to 30 passes over a few days and had to pull up at least 50-75 nails. My driveway is probably 30-40 yards. But yea this thing is great it's light weight easy to use sturdy was one of the best 12 bucks I spent . I recommend it to anyone. It doesn't pick up aluminum nails but that's true of any magnet.

Bought this to clean up my yard after replacing two roofs. Contractor had a bigger one with larger wheels but it left a good many nails. When I first got it I was expecting larger wheels but the smaller wheels makes it work well as the magnet sweeps closer to the ground.This little one did a pretty good job finding a lot of nails and pulled them deeper out of the grass than my contractors bigger one. It works well on cut lawns and exceptionaly well around shruby. Picked up a lot of staples the contractors magnet missed. Works best if you pull it rather than push it though the grass. Nails do not fall off as they flip up on the back of the magnet and don’t get pulled off from friction with the grass. Works very well on gravel driveways and ideal for workshop garage floors. Down side is nails have to be manually removed but it’s not difficult. It looks tiny but has a pretty stong magnet and picked up more than my contractors bigger one. I used the contractors and like this one better. Takes more time, but does a better job. Very satisfied with my purchase and recomend it for what I wanted it for. If I was a roofing contractor I would invest in a $200 one but for the average homeowner it is a very good product for the price.

I bought this when we had a garage built so I could ensure I cleaned up after the contractors.Kt worked great going all around the driveway and grass around the addition and was very easy to find nails you wouldn't have seen otherwise. It's been nice to have in the garage afterwards as it keeps the floor clear of anything tire puncturing.

Like another reviewed said, an hour into using it the bolt and nuts on the lifting handle popped off! I put some quality hardware on there with locking washers, worked perfectly ever since. It's a little pricey, but if you are buying this, you need it to work. Cheaper than repairing tires. It runs up and down the driveway with ease. Grabs nails and screws pretty good, strong magnet. If you get into grass and brush though, it will knock the nails off. But what can you do, beside raise the surface up, but then it will less effective. It's satisfying to hear metal going "click, click, click" when you run over it. I would recommend this, go for it. Works for me.