In order to test our grabber, we gathered together a collection of common workshop items that can be found in any toolshed. We measured each item's weight in ounces using an electric scale. Next, we stated if the item was magnetic (and thereby influenced by the magnets attached to our grabber). We then proceeded to test if the grabber can successfully grasp the object and if the item could be held. We also used sticky tape to pin down the magnets but we soon noticed that the sticky tape could pick up light objects that were neither too big or too small for the grabber to grasp.
Item to be picked up | weight | Magnetic? | Can it be grasped? | Grasped by sticky tape? | Can item be held at all? |
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Jar of wood stain | 18 oz | yes | yes | no | yes |
Jar of wood filler | 6.625 oz | yes | yes | no | yes |
3 pound weight | 48 oz | yes | no | no | no |
screwdriver | 4.125 oz | yes | no | no | yes |
Cup full of leftover ecoflex | 4.25 oz | no | yes | no | yes |
Can of spray paint | 14.875 oz | yes | yes | no | yes |
Glue bottle | 1 oz | no | yes | yes | yes |
marker | 0.75 oz | no | yes | yes | yes |
Gorilla wood glue bottle | 19 oz | no | no | no | no |
Bottle of glass cleaner | 30 oz | no | no | no | no |
Sheet of paper | 0.125 oz | no | Yes (from side of table) | yes | yes |
Can of coke | 13.875 oz | no | yes | no | yes |
Bundle of leaves | 0.125 oz | no | yes | yes | yes |
Wallet | 3 oz | no | yes | no | yes |