"Kuskokwim" wrote in message
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On Thu, 8 Dec 2011 16:06:21 -0800 (PST), Robert Macy wrote:

I remember years ago using a magnet mounted in a 'gimbal' structure
that pointed to a nail.

http://www.acehardware.com/product/i...Id=53934538544
or
http://tinyurl.com/cvjce3l

True Value also has them.

I remember having one of those myself. Sears sells them too.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...block Type=G1






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