Spring Sweeper

Available ONLY IN THE USA

TL;DR

This is an over-powered and over-engineered spring sweeping beast, with a touch of style so that it looks nice on your workbench. 8 true N52 power magnets are arranged in a specific Halbach array to maximize effectiveness. A lot of design, testing, trial and error, and energy went into this product.

The scenario: You are gutting (or assembling) a lock. Perhaps it's a cheap lock. Or perhaps it's a very expensive and rare black belt level lock. A lock for which replacement parts are very hard to come by. All of the sudden.... PING! You launch a spring into the sky, totally unsure of where it went. Worse yet, your floor does a fantastic job of hiding tiny parts like these. What. Do. You. Do?

I (eschlenz) have had this exact thing happen to me. My solution was always a super high powered magnet. It worked like a charm. I wouldn't blame you at all for opting out of purchasing this item, in favor for a cheaper solution. However....

If you appreciate the testing methodology, the engineering process, and the fact that one of locksport's own (myself) designed and created this, then you may take interest in what I have to offer here.

The specs: 

• 8 true N52 high powered magnets (3/8" cubes, ~80 cents a piece)
• Magnets arranged in a K=1 Halbach array format
• Field strength measured to be as high as 4,388 Gs
• 70mm X 69.95mm X 34.66 mm

How to use:

With the magnets facing the surface (floor, table, etc), slowly sweep this device back and forth hovering somewhere between a half inch to 2 inches above said surface. Let the power of the 8 N52 magnets arranged in a Halbach array do the work for you and find those hard to spot, hard to replace, springs and other ferrous components.

Disclaimer: This product contains N52 magnets that are extremely powerful and intended for responsible adult use only. WARNING: Magnets can pose serious hazards if swallowed or used improperly. Ingestion of magnets can cause life-threatening injuries, especially in children. Keep this product out of reach of children and pets at all times. Magnets may also interfere with electronic devices, including pacemakers. This product is specifically designed for use in capturing small metal objects and should not be used for any other purpose. Use with caution and follow all safety guidelines. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages resulting from improper use or handling of the magnets.

Attribution of this design goes to eschlenz of 44 Delta