anyone use small magets to hold stuff together?

steveo3002 · 10-17-2011, 12:11 PM

i have a project that im working , i need to hold some panels on with some reasonble force

does anyone have experiance using very small magents...im talking 1x1mm or 2x.05 mm or a tad larger , are these likely to provide any amount of force at all?

Delmustator · 10-17-2011, 12:16 PM

I've used magnets on several occasions to hold panels in place. They were not that small. The magnets in those kids "Magnetix" toy sets are pretty strong. But I think they are still in the 4mm-5mm range.

Is there a reason why they have to be that small?

steveo3002 · 10-17-2011, 12:19 PM

need to be small as theres no room where i need it to go

how close do the ones you have need to be before they grab ? i guess a stronger one could be further away if it was stronger

ursus43 · 10-17-2011, 12:23 PM

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Lord Boron · 10-17-2011, 12:25 PM

I've used ones a few mil. large to hold panels in place. They have a fair amount of force for their size. Just search "rare earth magnet" on eBay. You can finds all shapes and sizes.

familyman · 10-17-2011, 12:46 PM

earth magnets are the best I have used those to keep faceplates on helmets with no fear of them coming off.

JiminSTLouis · 10-17-2011, 06:34 PM

I used small magnets to secure the engines onto the QMx Flying Mule replica. The magnets are small, and easily found at office supply stores. These engines are solid and quite heavy, and these magnets hold them very securely.

Rango · 10-18-2011, 05:46 AM

Due to the funny typo in the title, for a brief moment i saw a bunch of little creepy crawlers helping you out somehow...:-)

JiminSTLouis · 10-18-2011, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rango

Due to the funny typo in the title, for a brief moment i saw a bunch of little creepy crawlers helping you out somehow...:-)

HA! It's funny how you brain fills in missing pieces. I swear I saw "magnets".

Kormier · 10-18-2011, 09:10 AM

I use small rare earth magnets a lot in woodworking projects. I buy mine from a store called Lea Valley. They are very strong!

Wes R · 10-18-2011, 09:22 AM

I've used them on action figures for body parts and such that I could swap out. I get my from Neodymium Magnets by Gaussboys Super Magnets

Jun Austria · 10-18-2011, 10:58 AM

Neodymium Magnet Round 8mm x 1mm | HobbyLink Japan
Neodymium Magnet Round 4mm x 1mm | HobbyLink Japan
Neodymium Magnet 1mm x 4mm x 1mm (10 pcs) | HobbyLink Japan

I got this for my W.I.P. Revell AT-AT.
I used them for the detachable drive motors under the belly.
And the rectangular "HUB CABS" for the legs for easy access to the screw joints.

steveo3002 · 10-19-2011, 03:03 AM

thanks for the info , ive ordered a couple of sizes and will see how it goes

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10-17-2011, 12:11 PM	#1
steveo3002 Join Date: May 2011 Location: cambridge england Posts: 344	anyone use small magets to hold stuff together? i have a project that im working , i need to hold some panels on with some reasonble force does anyone have experiance using very small magents...im talking 1x1mm or 2x.05 mm or a tad larger , are these likely to provide any amount of force at all?

10-17-2011, 12:16 PM	#2
Delmustator Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh NC Area Posts: 654	Re: anyone use small magets to hold stuff together? I've used magnets on several occasions to hold panels in place. They were not that small. The magnets in those kids "Magnetix" toy sets are pretty strong. But I think they are still in the 4mm-5mm range. Is there a reason why they have to be that small?

10-17-2011, 12:19 PM	#3
steveo3002 Join Date: May 2011 Location: cambridge england Posts: 344	Re: anyone use small magets to hold stuff together? need to be small as theres no room where i need it to go how close do the ones you have need to be before they grab ? i guess a stronger one could be further away if it was stronger

10-17-2011, 12:23 PM	#4
ursus43 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 575	Re: anyone use small magets to hold stuff together? See if something here won't work for you K&J Magnetics - Strong Neodymium Magnets, Rare Earth Magnets

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10-17-2011, 12:25 PM	#5
Lord Boron Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 188	Re: anyone use small magets to hold stuff together? I've used ones a few mil. large to hold panels in place. They have a fair amount of force for their size. Just search "rare earth magnet" on eBay. You can finds all shapes and sizes.

10-17-2011, 12:46 PM	#6
familyman Join Date: May 2010 Location: Atikokan Posts: 717	Re: anyone use small magets to hold stuff together? earth magnets are the best I have used those to keep faceplates on helmets with no fear of them coming off.

10-17-2011, 06:34 PM	#7
JiminSTLouis Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 290	Re: anyone use small magets to hold stuff together? I used small magnets to secure the engines onto the QMx Flying Mule replica. The magnets are small, and easily found at office supply stores. These engines are solid and quite heavy, and these magnets hold them very securely.

10-18-2011, 05:46 AM	#8
Rango Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Netherlands Posts: 30	Re: anyone use small magets to hold stuff together? Due to the funny typo in the title, for a brief moment i saw a bunch of little creepy crawlers helping you out somehow...:-)

10-18-2011, 09:10 AM	#10
Kormier Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 65	I use small rare earth magnets a lot in woodworking projects. I buy mine from a store called Lea Valley. They are very strong!

10-18-2011, 09:22 AM	#11
Wes R Formerly cobalt crimson Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: PA Posts: 5,485	Re: anyone use small magets to hold stuff together? I've used them on action figures for body parts and such that I could swap out. I get my from Neodymium Magnets by Gaussboys Super Magnets

10-18-2011, 10:58 AM	#12
Jun Austria Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 13	Re: anyone use small magets to hold stuff together? Neodymium Magnet Round 8mm x 1mm \| HobbyLink Japan Neodymium Magnet Round 4mm x 1mm \| HobbyLink Japan Neodymium Magnet 1mm x 4mm x 1mm (10 pcs) \| HobbyLink Japan I got this for my W.I.P. Revell AT-AT. I used them for the detachable drive motors under the belly. And the rectangular "HUB CABS" for the legs for easy access to the screw joints.

10-19-2011, 03:03 AM	#13
steveo3002 Join Date: May 2011 Location: cambridge england Posts: 344	Re: anyone use small magets to hold stuff together? thanks for the info , ive ordered a couple of sizes and will see how it goes

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