Magnets.. What have you?

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

The big angle magnets usually have a round ferrite magnet like those used in speakers and break easily if dropped and lose some of their magnetism. The neodymium magnets as used in HDD are unbelievably strong in comparison especially for their size, you can buy them in all shapes and sizes on EBay. I have a pair of these small Magswitch and they are really useful but were £70 the pair.

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My old backups. Now retired and waiting to be scavenged

 

[gaz1]

ive got a few normally id smash to smitherenes as i dont like any chance to be used or looked at

its been a habit for years now

 

[Arc Tourist]

Those Lidl magnets are strong !
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[stuvy]

Those Lidl magnets are strong !
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I like that box, what make is it?

 

[Arc Tourist]

Its a Sears Craftsman I bought back in the 1970's.
Same size and identical 7 drawer configuration as a Kennedy machinist chest. Very good quality, with the only real notable difference being cork lined drawers instead of felt, the paint finish, and lower price.
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[stuvy]

Its a Sears Craftsman I bought back in the 1970's.
Same size and identical 7 drawer configuration as a Kennedy machinist chest. Very good quality, with the only notable differences being cork lined drawers instead of felt, the paint finish, and lower price.

I forgot your over in the states

 

[Arc Tourist]

Here in beautiful South Wales.

 

[James1979]

I didn’t know they were called inter grips but I saw a set years ago and copied them.

0.8mm sheet as that’s the width of wire and discs I use so everything is easier to work with.

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

Mine.



I have a few old hard drive, micro wave, radar sets and one for Fishing.

 

[gaz1]

so where are these magnets on the hard drives then ?

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

There are 2, @gaz1

 

[outofthefire]

I've got most of the magnets posted (other than the one with a switch) all fantastic at collecting swarf and rarely used, 9 times out of 10 I use a clamp.