I Built An ElectroMagnet For Magnet Fishing

I Built An ElectroMagnet For Magnet Fishing
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So i decided to make an electromagnet using old microwave transformers and then use it to go magnet fishing.
This DIY project has taken a while to do due to working away alot but i've finally got it made and it works! i started by taking apart old microwaves and you need 3 microwave transformers do do this design.
Once i removed the microwave transformers i removed the copper wire that was not needed and reinstalled the bit of wound copper wire we need. Then i cut out a round metal plate and metal band and welded it in place to make the electro magnet body shape.
Once i tack welded the transformers into place i then put the eyebolt into place and welded that, wired the electromagnet and filled the body with fibreglass resin.
Once it was set it was a case of sand it down, paint it and add stickers to it. All i need now is a bigger power supply and away i go.
i will use the red engine crane to lift this in and out of the water and it will be amazing to see if it works underwater.
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[@drasticg]

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[@The_rusty_corner.]

This takes magnet fishing to a whole new level, can't wait to see what you find with it. Great video.

[@drasticg]

Cheers mate im excited to

[@victorbunch7725]

Hey man ever hear of D-WALT, LOL

[@drasticg]

Yes mate

[@Magneticg]

Haha lol great video can’t wait for the testing of this lol 😆

[@drasticg]

Thanks George

[@garyphillips7993]

You need to work out how much current each coil will draw. Measure the resistance of the winding with a simple multimeter, then, work out the current - current = Voltage/Resistance. Make sure the cable you're using can handle that amount of current, also, you'll need higher current rated cable as the voltage will drop over distance, reducing the efficiency of the electro magnets, plus, burn out the cable. Neat idea though 👍

[@wilfbm9067]

Or just throw it in the water and see if it breaks if it doesn't its good

[@drasticg]

Thats probably what will happen

[@drasticg]

I wish i new more about electronics to test this

[@garyphillips7993]

@@drasticg I've no doubt it'll work, just that you may lose some of the efficiency from power loss. Then again, it could work a treat 👍 You can get simple multimeter's off Ebay for less than a tenner. 😉 I'm looking forward to see it working 🙂

[@drasticg]

Cheers mate

[@GeorgeChristofi]

You missed a critical step Gareth. First, Remove the fuse from the plug and then cut the plug off the wire. There will always be a plank who will plug it in if it is left alone.

[@drasticg]

I didnt use the microwave wiring so there is no plug on it

[@GeorgeChristofi]

@@drasticg I mean the loose cable. When you get electricals that you are tearing down, just chop the plug off the mains cable. It stops muppets from plugging in bits of wire and getting shocks. The council here if you are getting them to take away a freezer or fridge ask you to chop the plug.

[@drasticg]

Ok

[@barryroach1980]

Blimey mate, you are turning into a Marvel baddie , The Magnet Marauder ......you'll have the Avengers after you soon!!!!

[@barryroach1980]

C'mon Lord B, they had long trousers , acne and their voices were nearly broken......a challenge enough for anyone!!! :-)))

[@drasticg]

Ha ha awesome comment

[@drasticg]

Ha ha

[@jonhit2240]

Wer also gone have his trousers down.

[@TSCtheTHC]

"Grrrr you made enough money removing garbage from rivers to create a junk yard crane " . Lol.

[@drasticg]

I do t make much money but what i do make i re invest into the channel for everyones entertainment

[@TSCtheTHC]

At least your hobby is productive. Most people lack there.

[@shaunmchugh664]

Love this nice to see someone do something they love and show others you've been a big part in the magnet fishing scene keep up the good work fella

[@drasticg]

Cheers shaun i love this message

[@Sloposse]

First thing you are going to find will be a microwave oven, guaranteed

[@drasticg]

Hs ha that would be funny

[@drasticg]

@Magna Carta thats my next build

[@drasticg]

@Magna Carta hope you hsd a nice weekend

[@michellestewart4662]

HAHAH RIGHT!

[@justin_time]

This is nothing short of amazing. I am lost for words. Phenomenal job! I can't wait to see what happens in the next stage of this project!

[@drasticg]

Thanks pal im goad you like it

[@user-rr7uc9ut2f]

Pull the Titanic up with that lol

[@drasticg]

Probably

[@suemasongreen8979]

Could you build a "Trebuchet " to throw the magnet now . hha ha ha

[@drasticg]

Ha ha

[@darrenstockton578]

I love that magnet and cant wait to see it in action some great additions your adding to your hobby there gareth

[@drasticg]

Thanks darren

[@johnbrown2163]

Can you make Electro Magnet for home defense? I would like to see something you can hide in door ways and sticks bad-guy to wall or floor.

[@drasticg]

sounds a good idea

[@johnbrown2163]

@@drasticg All enemies have something metal. You make great invention you can add to school and churches for 100% security and safety.

[@clarencelong9485]

Great video. Loved it. You're one of my favorites.

[@1738Creations]

I saw a KZbin video yesterday about some seriously dedicated families of lardons who weigh a combiend 3,000lb (214 stone in real money). I thought that was dedication. You've just upped the game.

[@drasticg]

Cheers pal

[@andycross2291]

That is utter madness, Cannot wait to see this beast in action !

[@drasticg]

Thanks andy

[@ExploringwithCarl]

Brilliant work. I really enjoyed watching that

[@drasticg]

Thankyou it was a bit different

[@mowler8042]

Wow, so damn cool you really put some thought into this very impressed.

[@drasticg]

Thanks pal

[@alisoncap8847]

What a beast !! Looking forward to what you can pull out Xx

[@drasticg]

Cheers pal

[@JediCarper]

Awesome can’t wait to see it in action

[@drasticg]

I know jed i cant wait to

[@lindagordon4687]

Love the way u repurpose stuff

[@CodingToFreedom]

You absolute madman :D I can not see this go well at all, but damn if it isn't already great fun!

[@drasticg]

Ha ha it will be exciting using this for the first time

[@romanschinas5724]

oh awesome. this should be fun and very helpful. now you need to attach it to a boat and drive around the canal haha

[@romanschinas5724]

also honda makes a good size cheapish generators if you are looking around for one

[@drasticg]

Ha ha id love a boat

[@drasticg]

Thanks for the tip

[@ronnolan1958]

You will be pulling up cars!!

[@R1Joe479]

I can’t wait to see this in action 😍

[@GE0RGEC0NSTANZA]

first thing i thought of when I started watching the mag fishing vids was. lets build a electric mag small and big . Glad to see you have done it already

[@drasticg]

Cheers pal

[@Euro420]

Great idea👍

[@drasticg]

Cheers

[@kyrassamson966]

This...this is taking the word creative to a whole new level!!! Pure Genius 👍

[@drasticg]

Thanks lol

[@tomeighty]

Great video, I can't wait to see it in action!

[@drasticg]

Thanks tom

[@rangeroverl322]

Oh yessssss Drastic, we is going big time . Congratulations bro looking good, all this and genny on power barrow tracked chassis 👍

[@drasticg]

I cant wait to use it

[@emmarobinson6317]

Can’t wait to see you test it mate 👍

[@drasticg]

Its will be exciting

[@midlandmagnetfishers6714]

Love these videos, you should do more of them 👍

[@drasticg]

I will try but its hard as i work away alot

[@MyUnoriginalUsername]

Looks really cool!

[@drasticg]

Cheers

[@cool_mat99]

That looks class can't wait to c it in action

[@drasticg]

Thanks pal

[@sherry866]

Dude, that's fkn Amazing. Very impressed

[@drasticg]

Thanks pal

[@johnhalsall1878]

Just because life can be a bit shit sometimes, I recommend keeping an appropriate fire extinguisher as part of this new kit. Hopefully you'll never need it.

[@pimenta0632]

Nice one this video is very entertaining and interesting how you made that magnet

[@drasticg]

Thanks

[@jamiesuvo7420]

Mate you are very smart man to make that very cool I can't wait to see you use it it might be better off on a boat with that crane

[@drasticg]

Cheers mate and i cant wait to test it in water

[@ronnolan1958]

Very impressed!!

[@JonVlogs123]

Nice magnet!! 😎👍

[@Official_bigtango]

Can’t wait to see what your gonna pull out with this 👍!

[@drasticg]

Cheers pal

[@thetravellingtokers6385]

Great job bro👍🏻cool stuff cheers & Big Respect👍🏻😎🇬🇧💚🌿👍🏻👍🏻

[@drasticg]

Thanks pal

[@chrishuss10]

hung around to the end, waitin' ta see ya try and throw that thing!

[@drasticg]

Will be testing it out soon

[@pamlabarr7043]

Oh wow you plan on pulling up the Titanic? Lol 😀 You need to bring that to the US and clean our water ways . Can't wait to see how good it works .

[@drasticg]

Thanks pam and are your waterways as poluted as ours

[@pamlabarr7043]

@@drasticg yes they are and it's a shame that people are like that , But on the other hand we wouldn't be watching and learning from great people like you cleaning them up thank you.

[@drasticg]

Thanks pam, the more people that magnet fish the more our waterways get cleaner

[@nnobud7703]

Cant wait to see some magnet fishing videos with that thing

[@drasticg]

Thanks pal

[@rikokaboom7644]

So cccccool! cant wati to see the video you use it!! Best of luck!

[@drasticg]

Thanks mate will be exciting

[@Jademyheart]

Now thats intuitive engineering, fan -bloody -tastic 👌🏻

[@drasticg]

Thankyou mate

[@steviebaby2857]

Yes Graham, go on my son. Whole new level league etc. Robomagnet next. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@darranbrown2670]

*Gareth

[@steviebaby2857]

Lol why did I put Graham

[@drasticg]

My name is gareth lol

[@drasticg]

Begins with a g lol

[@steviebaby2857]

@@drasticg tiredness mate lol

[@WhiteHorseOfKilburn]

great work happy fishing 👍👍

[@drasticg]

Thanks angie

[@jasjps]

Don't get that bad boy stuck to the side of the canal 😂 .... Really interested to see how this goes, great vid mate 👍🏻

[@drasticg]

Thanks pal

[@smartiesubunk2thnubuts397]

Love the new magnet mate. Can't wait to see what you drag out of the deeps with that monster.

[@drasticg]

Cheers craig

[@zakywolf1926]

great video as always and you should create a you tube support group on your you tube channel as well maybe. cant wait to see what you pull out with that magnet.

[@Fpvfreaky]

Your new youtube new in the making. Magnetron fishing.. I’m new to your channel. You got me hooked now.👍🏽😀

[@drasticg]

Col and welcome to the channel

[@Fpvfreaky]

drasticg 👍🏽😊

[@drasticg]

No problem

[@simplesplash3192]

This is such a great idea!!

[@drasticg]

Thankyou

[@mrroboticcreeper8114]

It would be very interesting to see if you were able to repair one of the macheties or maybe knives you have found

[@lockpickingbelfast]

You'll pull the plug on the canal with that lol

[@drasticg]

I hope not i dont want to be responcible for that lol

[@lockpickingbelfast]

@@richardclark3838 ? Good luck with that lol but why haha

[@lockpickingbelfast]

@@drasticg 😂😂😂😂

[@drasticg]

Why has he writtern his own name in the message?

[@cynthiafranco4313]

now u got a big magnet awesome ,u can do a lot of things and build them to love watching u build things my friend good luck finding more things

[@drasticg]

Thanks mate

[@TreasureEdd]

Gareth Im speechless, Best of luck with it mate

[@jimmystardawg1506]

This video is like ASMR heaven

[@drasticg]

Thanks

[@lth1072]

Awesome stuff mate.

[@drasticg]

Thanks

[@jamescollins6085]

That's very nice.

[@vincenthannaford611]

Nice one!

[@drasticg]

Cheers pal

[@susankoehler2883]

Hubby said thank you for showing how you made it but he's pretty sure it's more than we'll need to magnet fish. But with some of the finds you have it's going to be a must have. Like the motorcycle and scouters you recover. Great idea and inginuitive way to do it.

[@drasticg]

Thanks susan

[@susankoehler2883]

You're quite welcome 😊. Keep the videos coming, love watching them.

[@drasticg]

Cheers

[@levid4743]

Keep up the good work bro love the content

[@drasticg]

Cheers levi

[@jamesrichings356]

This is what you call creative and innovative.

[@drasticg]

Cheers james

[@jamesrichings356]

drasticg No worries, mate. Where did you get your magnets from? I found stuff like this really interesting 👍

[@drasticg]

I get them from onlinemagnets or amazon

[@DerekNaylor]

Awesome Gareth mate i can't wait to see that in action its going to be good :))

[@drasticg]

Cherrs derek i cant wait either

[@bcegerton]

So you finally done it, nice one

[@drasticg]

Cheers

[@jordanhartley2928]

Good video nice project

[@drasticg]

Thanks jordan

[@gerdcelinejensen1230]

Wow, I am impressed. And can not wait to see what will come out of the channel ;)

[@moogi3610]

I never even knew this was a thing until I came across ur vids, very cool- u have a new subscriber :)

[@drasticg]

Awesome thanks for supporting my channel

[@angelawesel4654]

Did not guess that !! Awsome cant wait to see it in action !!

[@drasticg]

Suprise lol

[@lisafarr2317]

Pretty clever 2 put that 2gether. Cant wait 2 c what u haul with that. Great vid again.

[@drasticg]

Thanka lisa

[@susanward-centeno7305]

Can't wait to see it work, WOW.

[@drasticg]

Me to mwah ha ha

[@woodsyl9668]

Just cheered me up seeing this after horror show at the nou camp

[@drasticg]

Whats the nou csmp

[@woodsyl9668]

@@drasticg The nou camp is Barcelona's stadium

[@drasticg]

Oh i get it know lol thanks

[@woodsyl9668]

@@drasticg forgot to say I love the vids and you are a sound dude who has made me into magnet fishing

[@aquatekt1402]

Wow! Some effort when’s into this one Gareth, looking forward to see you have a go with it . I can see an extension on the crane jib coming on .dont forget plenty of counter weight like some big fat lads who’s been on the chips.Respect and good luck👏🏻❤️🧲.

[@drasticg]

Ha ha cheers mate

[@charliestanyer3619]

Cool great video again

[@drasticg]

Thanks charlie

[@sarahandgaryburgess604]

That's crazy, what a great vid highly enjoyable to watch as usual Watching from Australia

[@drasticg]

Thankyou and hope you both are well

[@martinthenetherlands4638]

Great job i can not waiht to see a video wiht this project in working 🤩

[@drasticg]

Cheers mate appreciate it

[@boertjevanbuutenGraads]

That makes getting mopeds a carparts out of the water easy! I'm curious what you will find using that. Sweet idea !!

[@drasticg]

Me to i csnt wait to find out

[@ManchesterMagnetMen]

Wow that's mint mate

[@drasticg]

Cheers mate

[@user-np2wu7el9w]

I wish I had the knowledge & abilities you do.

[@ryanw5278]

Great video bud keep up the hard work

[@drasticg]

Cheers pal will do and have a good evening

[@TerminusVox]

This is almost exactly what I hoped you were building! I was thinking of a grapple instead of a magnet. Couple questions: how will you keep it on the tow path and out of the canal? And is it waterproof?

[@drasticg]

Ive not tried to see if its waterproof yet and i will have to carry it down with my crane

[@TerminusVox]

I was wondering along the lines of counterweights and/or anchors. Obviously you don't want to sink something into the stone of the tow path but maybe an anchor point well back in the grass (where available) might keep you, your magnet, and your crane above water level.

[@drasticg]

Yes mate top idea thsnkyou

[@musicallore]

Really cool gareth

[@drasticg]

Thankyou

[@bigchris80]

Pulling out canal barges next... 😂

[@drasticg]

Ha ha i need a barge to carry this lol

[@bigchris80]

@@drasticg 😂😂😂

[@mrbritcoinnakamoto2793]

you will be raising cars and boats with that keep clear of titanic please lol

[@drasticg]

Ha ha i will try

[@mrbritcoinnakamoto2793]

@@drasticg lol great vid your have all the kids pinching there mums microwave too lol

[@drasticg]

Imagine ha ha that would be hilarious

[@mrbritcoinnakamoto2793]

@@drasticg lol when i was a lad i pinched my sister pram and turned it in to a go cart lol boy did i get told off lol boys will be boys lol

[@drasticg]

Yep i guess so lol

[@Ridgeroader]

Well done sir. That thing is a beast. Be careful you don't try to pull piping that is supposed to be there out of the canals.

[@drasticg]

I will try not to

[@cynthiafranco4313]

great job that is going to be so big for u ,but u should get a lot with this magnet lol

[@drasticg]

Hopefully

[@bexxy2407]

You clever bugger!

[@drasticg]

Not quite

[@stedylan8820]

OMG 😮 that’s great lol love it 😊

[@drasticg]

Thanks ste

[@stedylan8820]

Lot us all no when you are going to start making them to sell 🧲

[@drasticg]

Im afraid its a one off

[@johnabdialtownsley594]

Good work son cant wait to see it getting used, going luck on your first test.👍👍👍

[@drasticg]

Cheers mate appreciate it

[@tommygunn8935]

Fantastic mate keep going these vids are boss,, from liverpool 🖒🖒

[@drasticg]

Thanks tom appreciate it

[@darranbrown2670]

Gareth that circular part with the 2 wires on is a high voltage capasitor that holds a lethal charge you must always discharge it as soon as you open a microwave and the magnatron has a dangerous chemical on the probe that's linked with cancer plz be careful next time you do this we don't want to lose the best magnet Fisher out there although that was a great build. Lol all the best

[@beware_the_moose]

I read that most microwaves now don't use beryllium, but you can't be too careful as it's nasty stuff.

[@darranbrown2670]

They still use it pal I'm a domestic appliance engineer and went on a training course for microwaves with Samsung less than 2 weeks ago and they was still using it then.

[@drasticg]

Thanks for the tip darren

[@drasticg]

Wow

[@darranbrown2670]

I'd be more worried about the capasitor than the magnatron. An engineer working for Mark's and spencers was killed due to a shock off one a couple of years ago. You can Google it and read the story, they are so so dangerous, you have to cross the terminals on the capasitor to discharge it then it's safe to work with. (Insulated needle nose pliers are what we use)

[@michaelboyle9889]

Awesome video can't wait to see what that big mother pulls out ⚡👍👍

[@drasticg]

Me to mate

[@Evertonfootballclub-nk3kc]

Brilliant

[@outdoorinfluencer]

Really cool video my friend

[@drasticg]

Thanks tom

[@BrickFurnace]

I have no idea how you made that thing But it looks cool!

[@tonypotter9578]

Hope your skills ‘attract’ the attention you deserve!👍

[@drasticg]

Thankyou tony

[@rickster348]

- man this guy's serious.

[@drasticg]

Go big or go home