Welding Magnates are great tools for helping to accurately complete your welding projects without always having someone help hold your material in place. When deciding on which magnets are best for your projects always make sure to purchase the correct size and avoid the frustration of the magnet not being capable of holding your material in place.
A common mistake that a lot of beginning welders make when welding with magnets is to weld to close to the magnet over heating it and possibly rendering it ineffective or compromising its holding strength. Tack or weld far enough away to avoid this type of damage to the magnet.
Mag-Mate Compact Magnetic Welding Square
These 55 lb magnetic welding squares are great for welders that need to have swift setup and accurate retaining of steel sheet stock, round and square tubing. Beneficial mounting holes have been provided for attaching squares into jigs. A large finger hole is a benefit that provides for effortless setup and removal. Plated vs painted steel poles keep a clean, non-rust surface.
Overview and Features
Weight: 1 lb
Dimensions: 3.8×3.8x.08 inches
Material: Plated Steel
Pros
Value for money
Long lasting
Made in USA
Cons
None noticed
Conclusion and Rating
Product Rating:
This is a nice welding magnet to have in your arsenal of magnets. Light weight, yet strong and durable. Will give many years of use in your welding projects.
Strong Hand Tools Adjust-O Magnet Square
This welding magnet helps make it quick and effortless to hold your work pieces at 45 degrees or 90 degrees whether your working with round and square tubing, angle iron or flat stock. Just flip the magnet off when setting up and turn on when you’re prepared to weld. This welding magnet is produced with powerful long lasting rare earth magnets, maximum pull force of 90 lbs, that are quick and easy to clean. Just simply switch off and wipe.
Overview and Features
Weight: 1.5 lbs
Dimensions: 4.375×3.75×1 inches
Material: Metal
Pros
Easy removal with switch
Double Plate Optimizes magnetic force
Cons
If dropped could break plastic switch
Conclusion and Rating
Product Rating:
This is the original magnet square that features an on/off switch. This makes for setting up for a project fast and easy.
Strong Hand Tools Adjustable Magnetic Welding V-Pads
This four piece changeable magnetic welding v-pads from Strong Hand Tools is a time saving magnetic tool for application in the shop and in the field. Each v-pad features four rare-earth magnets that serve to help maintain and place round, flat, and square parts in light duty uses. Maximum pull force is 18 lbs.
Overview and Features
Dimensions: (2 pieces at 2″ ) (2 pieces at 2.2″)
Material: Metal
Pros
Use in tight spot holding
Pivoting pins for different angle projects
Time saving setup
Cons
Only good for light work
Pivot pins could be more tight
Conclusion and Rating
Product Rating:
If your welding project consists of light weight material then these small welding magnets will make a great contribution in achieving the perfect completion of your project. Because of the pivoting pins these magnets are not limited to the typical 45 degree and 90 degree angles.
Welding Magnet Arrow
This is a 6 piece welding magnet arrow package that consists of two 25 lb magnets, two 50 lb magnets, and two 75 lb magnets. These magnets will attach to any ferrous metal and maintain your work at 45 degrees, 90 degrees, and 135 degrees for convenient welding. The magnets will free up your hands so you can focus attention on your weld. These welding magnets can be utilized as a floater to separate steel plates.
Overview and Features
Dimensions: 25 lb magnet is 3 inches, 50 lb magnet is 4 inches, 75 lb magnet is 5 inches
Pros
Value for money
Combination of sizes
Sturdy
Cons
No on/off switch
Conclusion and Rating
Product Rating:
This welding magnate set gives you a good combination of sizes, strengths, and angles to complete most welding projects. It’s always a good idea to have a wide array of helping hands before starting to weld.