Make a tool to clean up those nasty metal filings for the drill press quick & easy!

[Don2222]

Hello
Those messy sharp filings that can stick in the vacuum filter! Is there a better way?
Yes there is!
Get a 5/8” diameter magnet and a 12” length of threaded rod. Grind the end of the rod flat and stick on the magnet with silicone and gorilla tape.
Put a piece of paper towel over the end and gather up the filings. Then pull out the rod and watch the filings drop into the container or trash! See pics

 

[blades]

That's fine for magnetic particles - stainless, copper, brass & several other more exotic items as well as non metallic items.