Tape heads


Is a tape head demagnetizer capable of demagnetizing a screwdriver? I just bought a Teak E-1 demagnetizer that buzzes when turned on but I can not get it to demagnetize a screwdriver. After performing the ritual on the screwdriver I can still feel it pull toward large metal objects.

I'm worried that it might not be demagnetizing my heads but I'm also stuck because I want to align my heads and I can not get my screwdriver demagnetized!
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Showing 1 response by timrhu

For a couple of bucks you can purchase a device at your local hardware store which is made to magnetize and demagnetize tools. They work great.
As for demagnetizing heads, the method you are using sounds about right to me. I've done it several times but always wondered how demagnetizing each component interacts with other previously demagnetized parts.