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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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76doublebass
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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.
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