Abstract: The disclosure provides devices and methods for magnetizing or demagnetizing a bit inserted in a bit holder without removing the bit from the bit holder. The disclosure also provides devices and methods for magnetizing or demagnetizing a socket of a driver so that a fastener can be properly seated within the socket. More particularly, the invention includes a bit holder or driver with a cavity containing a magnet. The magnet may be attached to a switch, which allows the magnet to be manually moved within the cavity to an “on” or an “off” position. The bit or driver may be magnetized when the magnet is in the “on” position and demagnetized when the magnet is in the “off” position.

Abstract: The disclosure provides devices and methods for magnetizing or demagnetizing a bit inserted in a bit holder without removing the bit from the bit holder. More particularly, the invention includes a bit holder with a cavity containing a magnet. The magnet may be attached to a switch, which allows the magnet to be manually moved within the cavity to an “on” or an “off” position. The bit may be magnetized when the magnet is in the “on” position and demagnetized when the magnet is in the “off” position.

Abstract: A combination fishing net and weight scale with length measuring ruler. The weight scale components are incorporated at a distal end of the handle of the fishing net opposite the end incorporating the net basket. A fish may be retained in the net basket and the distal end of the handle is held up to allow the major portion of the handle and the fishing net basket to extend downward under gravity. The weight of the fish is shown on an indicator positioned in the end (movable) component of the handle that shows through an aligned aperture on the main (fixed) handle component. An internally fixed spring extends between the movable component and the fixed component of the handle. Alternately, a solid state electronic scale may be used in the same position. A length measuring device may be positioned along the length of the handle.

Abstract: A combination fishing net and weight scale device with optional length measuring ruler. The device includes a weight measuring scale incorporated into the handle of the fishing net at a point less exposed to water during standard use of the net. The weight scale components are incorporated at a distal end of the handle opposite the end incorporating the net basket. To use the weight scale the fish is retained in the net basket and the distal end of the handle is held up to allow the major portion of the handle and the fishing net basket to extend under gravity below the point of hanging support. In this manner, the weight of the fish within the fishing net basket is shown on an indicator positioned in the end (movable) component of the handle that shows through an aligned aperture on the main (fixed) handle component. The movable end component of the handle moves telescopically with respect to the fixed handle component.