Nails that a magnet doesn't find...
February 8, 2009 10:59 AM Subscribe
Ideas for picking up galvanized (aluminum?) roofing nails?
I have a large magnet to get the old nails the roofer missed on the ground. The new nails are not attracted to the magnet. Please help me avoid flat tires with your suggestions to get them picked up out of my gravel driveway.
I have a large magnet to get the old nails the roofer missed on the ground. The new nails are not attracted to the magnet. Please help me avoid flat tires with your suggestions to get them picked up out of my gravel driveway.
Best idea I can think* of is a powerful spotlight, to emphasize the shiny reflections of the nails. The light should be behind/beside you for best effect.
* (short of zippy's excellent idea, but can work in parallel)
Good luck.
posted by IAmBroom at 11:29 AM on February 8, 2009
* (short of zippy's excellent idea, but can work in parallel)
Good luck.
posted by IAmBroom at 11:29 AM on February 8, 2009
If there are that many, I'd call the roofer and tell him to come clean it up.
posted by jeffamaphone at 11:44 AM on February 8, 2009
posted by jeffamaphone at 11:44 AM on February 8, 2009
A metal detector will pick up aluminum and brass. All that's needed is that it be conductive.
posted by Chocolate Pickle at 12:19 PM on February 8, 2009 [1 favorite]
posted by Chocolate Pickle at 12:19 PM on February 8, 2009 [1 favorite]
i was going to say a rake, but a metal detector sounds even better.
posted by ArgentCorvid at 3:23 PM on February 8, 2009
posted by ArgentCorvid at 3:23 PM on February 8, 2009
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posted by zippy at 11:23 AM on February 8, 2009