This article was taken from the June 2012 issue of Wired magazine. Be the first to read Wired's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands on loads of additional content by subscribing online.
We all drop the odd nut, bolt or washer when doing a spot of DIY. So why not transform your finger into a super neodymium-powered magnet to make your Sunday afternoon a bit easier?
1. Prepare your kit
You'll need a thin glove from which you are prepared to sacrifice a finger, a knife and some Super Glue. Then either buy a small neodymium magnet or salvage one from an old hard drive.
2. Insert the magnet Turn the free finger inside out. If the finger has a lining, cut a slit in it. Apply glue to the magnet and insert it into the slit in the glove. Allow it to dry then turn the finger right-side out. You now have the power of magnetism.
This article was originally published by WIRED UK
