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PSA: My new $200 magnetic level tried to marry a pressure vessel
Was setting up for a weld on a big steam drum. The thing jumped out of my hand and stuck to the side with a loud clang. Foreman thought I dropped a wrench. Anyone else have tools get too friendly with the job?
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noahclark5mo ago
That magnetic level story is a classic shop lesson. I've seen guys spend ten minutes prying a good square off a beam because the magnets were too strong. The real problem is when that strong pull throws off your reading before it even sticks. On heavy plate, a weak magnet is useless, but one that's too strong becomes its own kind of tool problem. You end up fighting the tool instead of it helping you.
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troy_ross5mo ago
Wait it actually tried to stick to the pressure vessel itself? That's wild lol. I get what noahclark is saying about fighting the tool, but a magnet that strong sounds like a safety hazard. You could seriously pinch a finger trying to get that thing off. Makes me wonder if the level is even still straight after a hit like that.
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