Re: Non Magnetic batteries

John R. Copeland wrote: 
"GeorgeB" <nospam@xxxxxxx> wrote in message news:fum4i19a554tnpjt1duub6ul9pnbqe4rcl@xxxxxxxxxx

Without sounding like a jerk (I frequently do), do you know how to use
it?  You need to turn it on, move it around a good bit close to the
work for a "while" (probably a minute or more with the thickness of
the steel) then the trick ... move it far (at least a foot) away
before turning it off.

If it is turned off in near contact, the AC field can be at a peak and
do what you saw.

George 


I used to do that "magic" trick with a soldering gun.
I could either magnetize or demagnetize a nail or screwdriver,
by onlookers' choice, using what "looked like" identical procedures.

Ok, guess I'm the jerk. Didn't do the move away part. Will try again.
Jim
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