Quote Originally Posted by Hans Pearson View Post
I usually use a wire brush and aim the swarf at my bin. I have always been rather wary of compressed air. It is inclined to have unpredictable results. Magnets are so handy in the workshop, but that always comes at a price.
True that. I generally place magnets in a ziplock bag, or at least wrap them in a plastic shopping bag. Makes it much easier to get the swarf where I want it instead of all over the shop and machines.

Bill