> On Nov 27, 2017, at 19:24 , Chuck Taylor  wrote:
> 
> What is the downside to having a wood chisel magnetized? I store many of mine
on a magnetic rack and haven't noticed a downside yet.

Picking up metal filings? That's what my screwdrivers
do, at least, and it drives me crazy when there's a
glob stuck to the blade. "Clean your bench, savage,"
might be an option, but let's not get carried away.

Adam
(currently unpacking the shop after a move, so this is
even more academic than usual)