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Should I Add Loctite to the Threads for the Magnet Heads on My Magnet Pick-Up Tool?
I have wondered myself whether a little Loctite on the threads of my magnet pick-up tool heads would stop them…
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Why is the Small Head on My Magnet Pick-Up Tool Inefficient for Large Area Sweeping?
If you have ever tried sweeping a large workshop floor or a wide driveway with a small magnet pick-up tool,…
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Why is the Magnet on My Pick-Up Tool Too Weak to Pick up Pins on a Craft Floor?
You have a magnetic pick-up tool that struggles to lift pins from your craft floor. This is frustrating, especially when…
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Why Can’t I Use Portrait Mode with My Larger Phone on this Mount?
You try to turn your phone to portrait mode while driving, but it just won’t stay. This happens because many…
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Why Does My Phone Mount Need a Wire Holder for the USB-C Cord?
A phone mount with a wire holder keeps your USB-C cord tidy and secure while you drive. Without it, the…
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Why is the Charging with My Phone Mount so Slow on My Pixel 9?
You plug your Pixel 9 into your car mount, but the battery barely moves. Slow charging from a phone mount…
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Why Does My Phone Mount Block the Vent Quite a Bit?
I know how frustrating it is when your phone mount blocks the vent in your car. It cuts off your…
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Why Does My Magnet Pick-Up Tool Need Something More Substantial for 80 Pounds?
I have a magnetic pickup tool that works great for small screws and bolts, but it struggles with anything near…
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Why Does My Magnet Pick-Up Tool Only Have a 1Lb Pull when it Claims 5Lbs?
You buy a magnet pick-up tool that says 5lbs pull, but it barely lifts a 1lb wrench. This is frustrating…
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How Do I Get My Phone Mount to Bend in Different Directions Better?
If you have a phone mount that feels stiff or won’t hold the angle you need, you are not alone.…
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Can a Magnet Pick-Up Tool Grab Paper with its Prongs on the First Try?
You might think a magnet pick-up tool can only grab metal objects. But what about paper? The answer is not…
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Why is the Phone Clamp on My Mount Made of Such Cheap Plastic?
I have pulled my phone mount out of the box and felt the clamp, only to wonder why it feels…
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How Do I Remove the Adhesive from My Phone Mount Without Ruining the Dash?
Removing a phone mount adhesive from your dashboard can feel risky. You want it gone without leaving a sticky mess…
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Why is it Hard to Apply the Magnetic Ring Without the Centering Template?
Applying a magnetic ring without its centering template feels like trying to thread a needle in the dark. If you…
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How Do I Reposition My Phone Mount If I Cannot Pull Off the Sticky Base Easily?
You have a sticky phone mount that won’t budge, and you need to move it to a better spot on…
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