Screw Retriever
Cheaply hack a Swifer-type mop into a tool to find screws lost on the floor.
Materials List
Swifer- type ($8) mop
Sheet of rubber magnet ($6) can be reused from the backs of locker photoholders
Liquid Nail adhesive, storm window or gasket sealant
Scissors or paper cutter
Sheet of rubber magnet ($6) can be reused from the backs of locker photoholders
Liquid Nail adhesive, storm window or gasket sealant
Scissors or paper cutter
Cut Rubber Magnet to Size
1. Measure the footprint of the mop or trace it onto the magnet sheet.
2. Cut the magnet to size with scissors or a paper cut.
2. Cut the magnet to size with scissors or a paper cut.
Glue the Magnet Strip to the Mop Head
A. Using Liquid Nail or another gasket adhesive to secure the magnet to the mop
head.
B. Let dry under weight.
head.
B. Let dry under weight.
Assemble Mop Handle
If you will be retrieving screws from a seated position, you may only need some of the handle sections.
Retrieve Some Screws
sprinkle your floor with screws, staples or paperclips
and then pick them up.
do this over and over until it is time to go home.
and then pick them up.
do this over and over until it is time to go home.