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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I agree with Codygrayland. Fawley's magnetic principle states that the screwdriver's tangent point increases the chance for a charge, so the concrete, which is inherently an antiferritic mineral substance, should do the trick. Good luck!
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.
You need to be very careful when you demagnitize your r2r heads.NSGARCH gave you the correct info.I have the Teac
E-1 as well, and the original instructions that came with the unit & my technical manual that came with my Reel to Reel.The technical manual clearly states that you should not turn the E-1 off unless your atleast 6 FEET away from the unit ourelse you risk magnetizing your heads permanently creating a real nightmare indeed.
Also do not I repeat do not pass the Head Magnetizer over your VU Meters while its on.This can permanently ruin your meters as well.