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Magnetic levitation construction
I am delighted to present my new DIY magnet project. It is a fascinating physical model in which a wooden plate is held steadily in the air by the repelling force of ring magnets, making it appear to float.
Products used
A total of 24 ring magnets were used for this project, with 6 magnets on each wooden rod.
Ring magnet Ø 10.0 x 4.0 x 5.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 2.2 kg
Additional materials
2 wooden plates serving as the base and top plate
4 wooden rods with a diameter of 4 mm
Wood glue or superglue for securing the rods in the base plate
Drill bits with diameters of 4 mm and 5 mm
Project description
The model consists of two square wooden plates connected by four vertical wooden rods. Ring magnets are arranged on the rods so that like poles, for example north pole facing north pole, are positioned opposite each other.
The resulting magnetic repulsion lifts the upper wooden plate and allows it to remain suspended steadily on an invisible cushion of air.
Instructions
Step 1: Drilling
Drill four blind holes with a diameter of 4 mm into the lower wooden plate. Drill holes with a diameter of 5 mm into the upper wooden plate at exactly the same positions so that the plate can later slide freely over the rods.
Step 2: Securing the rods
Insert the four 4 mm wooden rods vertically into the holes in the lower plate and glue them firmly in place.
Step 3: Threading the magnets onto the rods
Now slide the ring magnets onto the rods one after another. Important: The magnets on each rod must always be arranged in alternating opposing orientations so that they noticeably repel each other.
Step 4: Completion
Finally, place the upper wooden plate onto the rods so that it rests on the top magnets.
What to pay attention to
Drilling precision
The holes in both wooden plates must be perfectly aligned. If the rods are not straight, the upper plate will become jammed and the levitation effect will be blocked.
Free movement
The 5 mm holes in the upper plate must intentionally be slightly larger than the 4 mm rods to ensure minimal friction.
I hope you enjoy this physical DIY project and that it inspires other DIY enthusiasts to recreate it.
The world's first inverted bottle pyramid
by Matthias Schultz
The art of disassembling all sorts of larger objects into individual parts and maneuvering them through the narrow neck of a bottle into the interior of a glass container is already several hundred years old. For example, the inventory of the Gottorf Art Chamber includes a so-called "Eingericht" (set-up) with a mining scene from 1679. Around 100 years later, in 1784, the Venetian Giovanni Biondo built an entire sailing ship inside an upside-down bottle. Matthias Schultz, a native of Bremen, is so enthusiastic about these maritime models behind glass that he has been creating such treasures since 2013 and, on September 18, 2024, was even awarded the world record for the "largest free-floating ship in a bottle" by the Record Institute for Germany.
Now, however, the Hanseatic, who now lives in Bad Kissingen, has turned his attention to a very special sub-type of Christmas pyramid. With "bottle pyramids," there exists a genre that adds a moving component to his passion for "buried" objects. These artworks, which first appeared around 1900, feature a rotating element inside a transparent bottle, with only the blades protruding from the top. But that wasn't enough for Matthias Schultz; he wanted to take it to the extreme, literally, and create a counter-rotating bottle pyramid. This means that two superimposed levels inside the bottle are driven in opposite directions by two coaxial axes powered by two external impellers. The inner axis rotates in a classic fashion within a small glass bearing glued to the bottom of the bottle. The outer hollow axis, on the other hand, floats frictionlessly around this inner axis due to magnetic repulsion. To facilitate future maintenance, Schultz also designed a non-magnetic, wooden bayonet fitting for each level.
Colorful activity on all levels
Matthias Schultz chose a so-called double-decker carousel as his motif. The 14 colorful panels on the lower level depict millimeter-sized animals and plants based on motifs by Maria Sibylla Merian, while the 14 attic panels on the upper level show landmarks of German cities such as the town halls of Bremen, Hamburg, and Stralsund, the Old Castle in Stuttgart and the New Castle in Saarbrücken, a view of Heidelberg, and the Holsten Gate in Lübeck and the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. Schultz's highly unusual choice of motif for a bottle pyramid, which normally features Christmas themes, is derived from the famous poem "The Carousel" by Rainer Maria Rilke. Within the roughly 12 cm diameter structure, the white elephant, which recurs several times in the refrain of the poem, is gathered, as well as a lion, horses, and a stag mentioned in the poem. There is also a black panther, which likewise refers to another well-known work by this poet. Matthias Schultz, a German studies scholar, particularly admires this work and even portrayed it himself in 2003 as part of his work as an art guide at the Bremen Art Gallery for the special exhibition "Rilke.Worpswede." In addition, there is a camel, a dromedary, a bison, a German Shepherd, a pony, two giraffes, three ostriches, and a rhinoceros.
A Journey Around the World
On the inner drums, which conceal the two axles and the suspended magnet, the artist has painted scenes of savannah, oasis, and steppe in acrylic paint, matching the African animals gathered on the lower level. On the upper level, he has depicted the White House in Washington, a slender pagoda, the Taj Mahal, and Neuschwanstein Castle, reflecting the North and South American, European, and Asian animals displayed there. The maritime history editor has also secretly included three mythical creatures – Pegasus, a unicorn, and a griffin. A delicate staircase connects the two platforms, where a total of 18 carefully refined wooden figures are arranged. These figures were originally produced as unfinished blanks in the historic hoop-turning workshop of Seiffen. The carousel is crowned by a small globe.
Schultz's creation is powered by six candles. It is housed inside a 29 cm tall antique hand-blown glass bottle with a seamless body, measuring 13.5 cm at its base and holding exactly 2,450 ml. He discovered the bottle in his hometown of Achim. To fit through the bottle neck, which measures only 2.6 cm in diameter, the wooden carousel had to be dismantled into a total of 175 individual parts. The 20 blades of the two fan wheels are arranged asymmetrically to reduce the distance between them and prevent collisions. The completed object measures 34 cm in height, has a fan wheel diameter of 22 cm, and stands on an 18 cm wide hexagonal base. It is therefore not only the very first counter-rotating bottle pyramid in the world, but consequently also the smallest.
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Magnetic annual calendar
A homemade magnetic calendar is not only a practical everyday helper, but also a creative and personal way to organize appointments clearly and stylishly.
Magnetic Calendar
This calendar is based on weekdays, calendar days, and months as 3D-printed tiles measuring 2.7 cm square.
Everything is designed in multiple colors – matching the respective seasons.
On the back, there is a 10.5 x 1.2 mm recess for a disc magnet Ø 10.0 x 1.0 mm N35 nickel - holds 500 g. This is glued in place with UHU Max Repair, extremely strong magnetic adhesive, 20 g and holds reliably.
Important: all magnets must be glued in the same orientation so that the tiles can be stacked without problems.
The weekly structure consists of five working days and a combined element for saturday and sunday. The calendar days are designed in three colors for each season and can be flexibly combined. Recurring dates and holidays are also printed as two-color tiles.
Everything is attached to a large metal wall (magnetic boards). The calendar can be re-adjusted year after year, making it ideal for long-term, year-round planning.
In addition to the 365 daily tiles – in practice, significantly more are needed, as combinations are desired – two additional elements are required per week, as well as one extra for the weekend. Depending on the number of appointments, further tiles are added. Small elements have one magnet, larger ones are equipped with two magnets.
In total, this results in several hundred magnets and many hours of 3D printing.The result, however, is an impressive, wall-sized calendar with an area of approximately three square meters – a real eye-catcher.
Theoretically, the project could also be implemented on a smaller scale, but who would want that? :-)
Project work Mushroom Coach
Illustrating the subterranean, invisible world of the forest mushroom mycelium, which is almost always connected to a tree.
Project work Mushroom Coach
Hello dear Magnet Shop Team, to report on my use of the magnets I ordered from you, I would like to share my project crafting for use with children as part of the DGfM e.V. seminar series on the Mushroom Coach.
Thanks to the magnetic connections, the mushrooms can be set up securely and picked as often as desired, allowing the children to see beneath the suggested forest floor.
The following products were used:
5 x Metal disc Ø 20 with double-sided adhesive tape, white
10 x Disc magnet Ø 10.0 x 1.0 mm N35 nickel - holds 500 g
20 x Disc magnet Ø 8.0 x 2.0 mm Y30 ferrite - holds 150 g
Train coupling improvement – toy
Train coupling improvement - for a toy; more pulling power thanks to a stronger magnet.
Train coupling improvement - toy
Hello dear Magnet Shop team,my son and I have put together an application for magnets using the block magnet 10.0 x 4.0 x 2.0 mm N50 Gold - holds 1 kg.
This is an optimization of a Lego-compatible toy train from Playtive (Lidl).The coupling of Lidl Playtive trains contains very weak magnets from the factory that rotate freely, thus enabling the connection between the wagons. However, these weak magnets often cause the wagons to easily separate, especially on longer trains, in curves, or on inclines.This can be frustrating during play, as the train constantly falls apart. For a significantly more stable connection, the magnets can be replaced with powerful block magnets.This guide shows step by step how to easily convert the coupling – for a more reliable and powerful connection.
Required material
Thin utility knife
Pliers
Vise
Cleaner (thinner or alcohol)
Cotton swab
Glue
Magnets used
block magnet 10.0 x 4.0 x 2.0 mm N50 Gold - holds 1 kg.
Step by step guide: Housing
1. Removing the coupling Carefully pull the coupling off the train and set it aside for further processing.
2. Clamp the housing Clamp the clutch housing in the vise. Tighten only enough to secure the housing without damaging it.
3. Disassemble the housing Using a utility knife, carefully cut the gap between the glued housing parts and slightly enlarge it all around. Work step by step to avoid breakage.
4. Open the housing Carefully separate the housing parts using pliers until the interior is accessible.
5. Remove the old magnet Remove the old, weak magnet from the housing.
6. Clean the housing Thoroughly remove any adhesive residue with thinner or alcohol and a cotton swab. This will ensure reliable adhesion later.
Replacing the magnet
7. Insert the new magnet Insert the new block magnet (10.0 × 4.0 × 2.0 mm N50) into the housing.
Left old magnet - right new magnet
Note: The new magnet is slightly wider and significantly stronger.Its size allows it to rotate within the housing, ensuring correct polarity at all times.
Glue the housing
8. Glue the housingReassemble the housing parts and secure them with glue. Let them dry.
9. Install the coupling Reattach the completed coupling to the train.
10. Test and final function
Once assembled, the new, stronger magnet provides significantly greater pulling power. The coupling now securely holds the wagons together, even on longer trains, curves, or inclines. This keeps the train firmly connected and makes playing more fun—without constantly falling apart.
With the help of our products, the pulling power of the toy has been increased without it becoming a danger to the child!
Stone Magnets
Today we'd like to introduce you to some homemade "stone magnets" that aren't available for purchase in this design.
Stone Magnets
Hello,
Out of small stones I made adhesive magnets using your disc magnet Ø 10.0 x 1.0 mm N35 nickel - holds 500 g.
I collected small pebbles from the coast. I glued the disc magnets to the stones with 5 minutes epoxy adhesive Fast-curing 2-component adhesive and let them dry. My stone magnets are quick and easy to make in no time!
„Einstein Puzzle“
Tinkering with magnets
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Practice motor skills playfully with the "Einstein Puzzle"
"Einstein Puzzle"
Dear Magnet Shop Team,
Enclosed we are sending you our "Einstein Puzzle" project, for which we used the following magnets:
400 self-adhesive magnetic plates 10 x 10 mm (MF-10x10-sk-400)
The Einstein tile is a geometric shape for non-periodic tiling. It can be used to cover a surface without any regularly recurring patterns being recognizable. We laser-cut the pieces from differently colored plywood and attached magnetic plates to the back. The puzzle is actually more challenging than it appears at first glance, because some pieces always have to be inserted mirror-imaged. The magnetic board makes it easier to place the pieces precisely and ensures that the completed puzzle surface doesn't slip.
“Tour de France” on the pleated curtain
Cycling fans, pay attention, this is how you display your miniature bicycle collection; "Tour de France" on the pleated curtain.
"Tour de France" on the pleated curtain
Hello Magnet Shop,
After purchasing self-adhesive metal tape, white, width 13 mm, primer for magnets and disc magnet Ø 10.0 x 2.0 mm N35 nickel - holds 1 kg, I was able to tackle my project.
I glued the metal strip to the top of the pleated curtain rail. We glued the small magnetic discs under the tin cyclists using magnetic super adhesive in bottle with dispensing needle - 20 gr..These now race across the rail.
A real eye-catcher.Other tin figures can also be mounted there.There are beautiful bunny motifs for Easter or Christmas motifs for the end of the year.Maybe I'll switch things up then. The motifs can be swapped quickly and easily.
Spice rack with a knife board
Today's application shows an original and space-saving solution in the kitchen: a spice rack with a knife board.
Spice rack with a knife board
For my project, I used approximately 30 (QM-60x15x05-N) block magnet 60.0 x 15.0 x 5.0 mm N40 nickel - holds 11.7 kg.
Using a router, I milled a 15 mm wide groove into the center of the oak board from the back. This leaves only ~2 mm of wood to the front surface.
The cube magnets were inserted. The groove was completely closed on the back with a wooden strip.
A square piece of wood serves as a connection to the wall and supports the spice jars.
The strong magnetic force of the cube magnets creates a magnetic flux through the 2 mm of wood.
The knives stick to the "magnetic wood".
Magnetic snails
Special magnets that you don't see every day; Magnetic snails.
Magnetic snails
I called my project "Magnetic Snail."
I create magnets from empty snail shells, birch polypore mushrooms, or even mussel shells.
I use various bonding materials such as silicone, construction adhesive, casting resin, and epoxy two-component adhesive 24 ml transparent twin syringe to attach the magnets, depending on the size of the objects.
The heating snails are well received and can, of course, also be used on all other metal surfaces.
The following disc magnets were used:
Magnets depending on the size and weight of the snails, mussels, and birch polypore used.
10x disc magnet Ø 10.0 x 5.0 mm N40 nickel - holds 3 kg
5x disc magnet Ø 15.0 x 5.0 mm N40 nickel - holds 4.8 kg
5x disc magnet Ø 15.0 x 8.0 mm N45 COPPER - holds 7.2 kg
5x disc magnet Ø 15.0 x 3.0 mm N45 Nickel - holds 2.9 kg
10x disc Magnet Ø 8.0 x 8.0 mm N42 COPPER - holds 2.5 kg
10x disc Magnet Ø 8.0 x 5.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 2.5 kg
Magnetic knife board
Individual and unique; Homemade magnetic knife racks.
Magnetic knife board
Magnets used:
Disc magnet Ø 20.0 x 3.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 4.1 kg - 55 pcs.
Disc magnet Ø 20.0 x 5.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 6.1 kg - 5 pcs.
Materials used:
Acacia wood board 800 mm x 300 mm x 18 mm from the hardware store
Organic hard oil from a wood specialist
Forstner bit, 20 mm diameter
Superglue or all-purpose glue from the hardware store
I've painstakingly made new wooden handles for almost all of my knives and even bought some very expensive new ones. I wanted to build a nice knife rail for them. This isn't necessarily cheaper than a store-bought magnetic rack, but it's more customizable.
I have 17 knives and needed a long rack.
I got a board of acacia wood from the hardware store. I sawed the board in the shape of half a cognac bottle, cut it to the length of the knives, sanded it, and treated it with organic hard oil.
To really hold the knives to the board, I needed the magnets. I opted for circular disc magnets. It was easiest for me to drill holes with a drill. The magnets would fit in there. For the large, heavy knives, I used the strongest magnets at the top.
Disc magnets
I used the sawn-off scrap wood for test drilling. For this purpose, I purchased an inexpensive, low-end Forstner bit (20 mm diameter).
The Forstner bit has a height of 15 mm including the tip. To ensure the magnets fit as deeply as possible into the wood and their attraction to the wood remains effective, I drilled so deep that only 1 mm of wood remained between the Forstner bit's guide tip and the outside of the board. It's definitely worth practicing this beforehand so you can get the hang of it and avoid drilling through the wood.
Forstner bit
So I drilled two test holes in the scrap wood and tested whether the magnet would hold a knife. I noticed that there were tears during drilling. So I stuck with my initial decision to drill deep holes from the back instead of inserting the magnets from the front. Drilling with a pillar drill wasn't necessary, as the magnets exert their power even when they're not perfectly straight in the wood.
First, I glued some magnets in place with epoxy resin glue. This made a mess, and the glue was quickly used up. For the rest of the gluing, I opted for superglue. (Please wear rubber gloves.) This was a cleaner process, but the glue also wore out quickly. I used all-purpose glue to attach the remaining magnets. I would do it this way from the beginning.
When gluing the magnets in, it also happened to me that a magnet I had prepared jumped onto another one that was already glued in. I couldn't get it out. So, instead of lining up the magnets next to each other, you should glue them in individually.
As I continued, I realized that it makes sense to use two magnets each for the smaller knives and three or even four each for the larger ones. This keeps the knives neatly aligned and prevents them from turning sideways. I chose exactly the right size for the knives' holding power on the board. It's important to remember that there's 1 mm of residual wood to the tip of the drill, but 4 mm of wood to the magnet. So, choosing these strong magnets was the right decision.
I decided not to drive in any additional wooden crosspieces to avoid damaging the fragile magnets. This wasn't necessary anyway. The adhesive holds the magnets firmly in the hole.
I decided not to use eyelets on the board, instead screwing the heavy board securely into the existing dowels of the previous rails.
The knives are suspended downwards so that any moisture can drip down. The bolsters of the knives on the wooden edge also provide additional support.
Spinning top - Carousel
When a hobby becomes a passion, a unique display is created with the help of magnets and spinning tops.
Spinning Top Carousel
Dear Magnet Shop and Magnet Blog Team,
For several years now, I have been developing and manufacturing various types of toy spinning tops – in my retirement and out of passion.
I sometimes use your magnets for these, as they can create a wide variety of – and, in my opinion, quite impressive – effects.
With spinning tops, the saying goes, "Everything spins!"And when your magnets come into play, it spins even a little more.
This is my "spinning carousel." It consists of two individual spinners, which – first set in motion and then connected by a wooden rod – in turn move the carousel. Thus, there are three rotational movements: two of the two and a third of the carousel. The crucial "secret" lies in the spinning top handles.These are where your magnets are installed:
I used the magnet model "rod magnet Ø 2,0 x 4,0 mm N45 nickel - holds 280 g"
I used one magnet per spinning top. It's sunk into the top of the shaft, where it's set in motion.The magnet is then attracted to one of the metal pins inserted into the crossbeams at the left and right ends.
Since spinning tops can be described, but their effect only becomes apparent when viewed, I'm sending you, in addition to photos of various versions of the spinning top carousel, a video that illustrates how the carousel is set in motion.
Magnetic poster strip
Our customer designed a magnetic poster strip.
Magnetic poster strip
Hello everyone,
I've already started working on my Christmas presents (so I can enjoy the pre-Christmas season without stress) and have been busy crafting.This year I decided to make poster strips. Since I always paint my own Christmas cards, I made them in DIN A5 format.This way, the Christmas cards are part of the gift :)
Here are a quick guide on how I did it:
Poster strips
Material:
Wooden strip (2 pieces): 116 x 20 x 5 mm
Wood varnish, desired color
Neodymium magnets (4 pieces): Disc magnet Ø 8.0 x 2.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 1 kg
Cord: 17 cm
5 minutes epoxy adhesive Fast-curing 2-component adhesive
Saw
Brush
Drill press
Forstner bit 8 mm
Pencil
Instructions:
Saw the two pieces of wood off a wooden strip to the appropriate length.
Paint them in the desired color and let it dry thoroughly.
Use a pencil to mark the places where you want the magnets.I left a 5 mm border on both sides of the wooden strip.I marked the center of the magnet 11 mm from the edge.
Use the pillar drill to drill a 2 mm deep hole at the marked locations.
Also, saw a slit 21 mm from the edge, into which the cord will later be glued.
Finally, glue the magnets into both strips using the 2-component adhesive.
The hanging cord will also be inserted into one of the strips. glued.
Tada, and the picture hanging is complete. 🥳
Of course, you can also make the strips in other sizes; here, I would recommend an additional 1 to 1.5 cm at the edge.You don't need a strip at the bottom for the postcards, but it's certainly useful for posters. Then just do the same thing again without the string :)I made 30 of the picture strips and it took me about four afternoons to do.For this, I needed 10 m of wooden strip, 120 magnets, and a tube of glue. In total, I paid about 80 euros.
Best wishes and have fun making it!
Tonie - Wheel
An ingenious and practical idea was born with the help of our products: the Tonie Wheel.
Tonie Wheel
Dear Sir or Madam
We bought a hamster wheel from a pet supply store.
We used it to create a storage wheel for Tonie figures (they have a magnet).We painted it ourselves.
We glued self-adhesive metal tape, white, width 25 mm, primer for magnets inside, and the figures are holding up well.
There may be adhesion issues with large, heavy figures. If the number of Tonie figures becomes too small inside, we could increase the distance to the base plate. This would involve attaching another metal band to the outside to hold the Tonie figures.
Box with magnetic closure
Today we present you a "mysterious" magnet application; Box with magnetic closure
Box with magnetic closure
Magnets used:
Rod magnet Ø 3.0 x 6.0 mm N48 nickel - holds 400 g
Rod magnet Ø 3.0 x 10.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 500 g
It's important that the magnets in the front wall of the box are not centered, but offset approximately 1 mm to the rear.This ensures that the lid is closed all the way when the magnets pull it shut.This means that the magnets at the bottom of the box are not exactly above the magnets in the lid, but offset approximately 1 mm from the rear wall of the box.
The magnets close the lid automatically, as if by magic, for the last 10 mm.
Magnetic Tonie shelves
These great magnetic applications for storing Tonie figures make any child's room easier and more beautiful - magnetic Tonie shelves.
Magnetic Tonie shelves
Required materials:
6mm thick beech plywood (for up to 3 shelves 1200 x 600 mm)
Raw beech slats 20 x 50 x 950 mm
4.5 x 60 mm screws or similar and matching dowels for attaching the shelf to the wall
3.5 x 30 mm screws for attaching the shelves (2-3 per shelf)
4.5 x 16 mm screws for attaching the metal discs (1 per metal disc)
Metal disc Ø 30 mm with hole and countersink nickel
White primer for wood
Paint (e.g., acrylic paints)
Toy-friendly varnish (e.g., Obi clear varnish, semi-gloss)
Required tools:
Scroll saw
Edge router
240-grit sandpaper and possibly 1500-grit sanding pad
possibly a jigsaw
Two angle grinders or a large Set square
Drill driver with 3mm and 4mm wood drill bits and 30 mm Forstner bit
Paintbrush
Foam roller
Matching paint tray
Acrylic pens for details
Instructions for the Tonie Shelves:
Draw the desired shelf shape onto the plywood board, cut it roughly with a jigsaw and finely with a fretsaw.
Cut the shelves to size for:
1 Tonie: 60 mm wide
2 Tonies: 105 mm wide
3 Tonies: 150 mm wide
4 Tonies: 195 mm wide
5 Tonies: 240 mm wide
6 Tonies: 285 mm wide
Distance between the metal discs and the edge is 1.5 cm each. Drill the recesses for the discs with a Forstner bit. Center depth is 25 mm, and width is 30 mm (1 Tonie), 75 mm (2 Tonies), 120 mm (3 Tonies), 165 mm (4 Tonies), 210 mm (5 Tonies), and 255 mm (6 Tonies) measured from the edge.The shelves can be mounted vertically or upside down. The magnets for the Tonie figures are strong. enough.
Mille the edges of the shelves and the shelf and sand them with fine (240-grit) sandpaper. Sand the surfaces. If necessary, rework with 1500-grit sandpaper.Attach the metal discs to the shelves with the 4.5 x 16 screws.
Observe the distances between the shelves!
Mark the positions for the shelves parallel (with a set square or two angles) and Pre-drill holes using a 3mm wood drill bit. Center the holes horizontally, and move the hole 2 cm inward on each side vertically. For widths of 19.5 cm and above, a third screw is placed in the center for an even number of Tonies. For an odd number, add an additional 1 cm to the center.
Pre-drill 2 or more holes (depending on the size) with a 4mm drill bit for wall mounting (not too close to the shelves).Sand again.
Prime the back wall 1-2 times.Color it as desired (a black border around the sides of the Tonie shelf works well; tip: acrylic pen).Paint it twice.
After drying, attach the shelves from the back with the 3.5 x 30 screws.
Use the fretsaw to cut small pieces from the wood scraps to serve as spacers between the shelf and the wall and glue them to the back of the shelf with hot glue. Drill a hole in two (or more) of the pieces using a 4mm drill bit and glue them precisely behind the wall mounting holes. Attach to the wall, and you're done.
Bottle Cap Magnet
A great upcycling project, bottle cap magnet.
Bottle cap magnet
With the help of disc magnet Ø 25.0 x 5.0 mm Y35 ferrite - holds 900 g (they fit pretty well) I had the following idea: Drink bottle caps that my wife and I liked were carefully removed and collected.
The cork is cleaned and dried. Next, apply a little magnetic super adhesive in bottle with dispensing needle - 20 gr. - to the back of the cork and the ferrite magnet - press firmly together and wait a while - done.
Greeting cards with the help of magnets
Design personalized greeting cards with magnets? No problem, thought our customer Sammy from myfavoritedaycrafters, and incorporated some items into her creative hobby.Below, we show you which products she used to create beautiful, unique gifts for friends and family.
Magnet products used:
Magnetic foil black coating, width 1000 x 0.85 mm, running meters
Disc magnet Ø 10.0 x 1.0 mm N35 nickel - self-adhesive
First, the beautiful 3D effect is created using special metal cutting dies. Our customer uses the ferromagnetic properties of the cutting dies to store countless small items.
Storage for cutting dies
Picture frames with magnetic foil for storing metal cutting dies – a simple and practical idea for crafters.
I covered the inside of these picture frames with magnetic foil black coating, width 1000 x 0.85 mm, running meters for storing my cutting dies. The cutting dies are made of metal and are therefore magnetic. I can store them neatly and conveniently in the picture frames. I can see at a glance which cutting die I want to use for my next project. They adhere very well to the magnetic foil. The frames are inexpensive and easy to find in home furnishing stores. I attached the film with double-sided carpet tape.
Magnetic plates for storing metal cutting dies – A simple and practical idea for Crafters.
I used magnetic foil black coating, width 1000 x 0.85 mm, running meters to cover both sides of thick gray cardstock and store my cutting dies in it.
I simply attached the foil with double-sided carpet tape. I store the sheets in sleeves and put them in a box. The magnetic foil can be cut to any size. The cutting dies are made of metal and are therefore magnetic. I can store them neatly and conveniently on the sheets. They adhere extremely firmly to the magnetic foil.
Disc magnets as closures for greeting cards
The flat disc magnet Ø 10.0 x 1.0 mm N35 nickel - self-adhesive is ideal as a magnetic closure for homemade greeting cards. Thanks to its strong self-adhesive backing, it's easy to position and attach without the need for additional materials or tools. Being very flat, it can also be easily covered with paper, making it invisible. The strong magnetic force is not lost.This is how personalized greeting cards with magnets are created.
Magnets in the puppet show
Tinkering with magnets
Hobby & leisure
Magnet applications
Fun & games
Attachment with magnets
Applications in the company
Puppet play with magnets? Our customer, from Selje-Puppenspiele, shows us in the following application how she integrates these practical helpers into her stage play.For this purpose, we used our long-standing favorites, the cube magnet 5.0 x 5.0 x 5.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 1.5 kg.
Magnets in the puppet show
I'd be delighted if you liked my video and this text and would like to publish it ;-)
In the ancient art of puppet and figure theater, modern tricks are also often used today. To perfect the magical moments and the illusion of the living puppet, magnets are reliable, silent, and invisible – simply ingenious! In this example, I glued two cube magnets into each puppet hand and covered them with just a layer of paper. Now any prop made of metal or magnets can be "grasped" and moved by the character without the actor having to intervene. Depending on the desired adhesion, not only the strength and size of the magnet must be chosen, but also a variety of materials can be used as counterparts to the magnet. Here, I used an old saw blade and a threaded nut. Bottle caps, washers of various sizes, and tin foil from the lids of jars or cans also work reliably.
It's simply fun to work this out and then see reliable effects hundreds of times on stage. Great!
Magnets in underwater photography
Magnets in underwater photography?
Photographing underwater can often be very difficult. Diving itself is already a very demanding hobby due to poor visibility, currents, cold temperatures, and many other hazards. However, when photography comes into play, it becomes a real challenge. Cameras and water are generally not a good idea. Therefore, special precautions must be taken, and often you have to be a bit inventive. A customer is using the power of our magnets (neodymium: Cube magnet 5.0 x 5.0 x 5.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 1.5 kg, Block magnet 6.0 x 5.0 x 1.8 mm N50 Gold - holds 600 g).
Due to the low light conditions, the flash function automatically activates underwater. However, the mechanically deployed flash cannot be deactivated by the housing. As a result, shots with sufficient exposure do not achieve the desired result.
This can be easily remedied with a few small cuboid and cube magnets. prevent.Practically, these prevent the flash function from being activated due to their magnetic force on a specific point on the camera body. This allows for optimal exposure without having to open the underwater housing to change camera settings.
Here you can see some more impressive results of the underwater photos
Magnetic Ludo game
Here we would like to show you another interesting project using our magnets: Magnetic Ludo!
Magnetic Ludo!
Our customer built a Ludo game board as a gift for his parents.The board is made of the following materials:
Epoxy resin
Color pigments to color the resin
Poplar wood
Beer mats
Disc magnet Ø 12.0 x 2.0 mm N35 Nickel - self-adhesive-FT
The game pieces are created using a 3D printer in four different colors and are printed on a metal disc Ø 15 mm with hole and countersink nickel glued.
There is also a container for dice and figures, which also contains the disc magnet Ø 12.0 x 2.0 mm N35 Nickel - self-adhesive-FT has been glued in, so that each part is neatly in its place.
Production:When working with epoxy resin, it is important to create a well-sealed mold so that the resin cannot leak.First, place the wood in the mold and then pour the transparent resin over it until it is completely covered. After pouring the epoxy resin, small air bubbles often form, but these can be easily removed with a lighter. Depending on the type of resin, curing takes 24-72 hours.Once the game board is solid, sand and polish it. Then, mill the recesses for the individual fields. Glue a disc magnet into each hole and fill each color field with the corresponding colored resin. A beer mat is then placed on each of the remaining normal spaces.
Then attach the remaining magnets to the storage box, which was also created in the 3D printer, and glue the printed figures onto the metal washers.
And you have a magnetic Ludo game!
Amplify speakers magnetically
Today's magnet application is an example of how our products can magnetically amplify loudspeakers.It reaches us from Bulgaria.
Amplify speakers magnetically
Hello,
I'm writing to introduce you to what my friend and I use your magnets for.
We are enthusiasts of high-quality sound and are constantly developing new projects for loudspeaker systems.
We recently discovered a way to improve the characteristics of certain loudspeakers available on the market. We were able to achieve significant progress in sound quality.In particular, by adding magnets to the loudspeaker. After careful observation and planning, we achieved higher sound levels and less distortion. These are measurable and audible.
The pictures show the speakers we have already upgraded with amazing results. Achieved by using the following magnets: Disc magnet Ø 22.0 x 8.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 11.5 kg.
Cork tree
Today we present a unique project created with our products: a cork tree.
Cork tree
Hello Magnet Shop Team,Thank you for your advice and the sale of metal tape and magnetic tape. The metal tape adheres very well to the cork wallpaper. I used this to create this cork tree from cork wallpaper and glue it to the wallpaper in my office.
I use the tree as a kind of "PowerPoint" for my courses and presentations. At first, I wanted to buy a magnetic board, but then I found the magnetic strips more individual. I attached self-adhesive metal tape, white, width 35 mm, primer for magnets to the tree itself for the individual information on paper (it adheres very well to the cork wallpaper). The sheets themselves, A3 and 220 g/m², are backed with magnetic tape self-adhesive on one side - 25.4 x 1.5 mm with TESA 4965. This way, I can change the sheets at any time, depending on the topic.
Tonie shelf as a dollhouse
Tonie boxes are becoming increasingly popular, but storing them can sometimes be difficult, so today we'd like to introduce you to a Tonie shelf that's a dollhouse.
Hello, I'd like to introduce you to my idea for magnetic Tonie figures:
Tonies are colorful figures that, when placed on an easy-to-use Tonie box, start an audio play or music, and are designed, for example, in the style of the respective audio play. They're magnetic so the figures don't fall off the box so easily.
I've long wanted a spacious shelf for Tonie figures. And actually, it's primarily me, not the child who hides the figures in a drawer. Buying one would be easy, but neither cheap nor individual. I decided to build a shelf that looks like a dollhouse, but only as deep as the figures require. So, more of a colorful display case.
Tonie shelf as a dollhouse
And so I cut out all the necessary pieces from craft plywood with a jigsaw and primed them white. I first traced the motifs with a pencil and then traced them with a black acrylic pen. Then I painted them with acrylic paint and a brush. All parts were glued together and then varnished with a water-based, semi-gloss wood varnish (suitable for toys).
Finally, the individual compartments were covered with ferro-Soft-Tape self-adhesive white, width 50 mm, sold by the meter.
The self-designed Tonie shelf is complete, and the figures won't fall out so easily. And now the child prefers to display them on the shelf rather than leaving them in a drawer.
Bottle cap shack
Our customer is displaying his bottle cap collection in a unique way, namely in his bottle cap hut.
Bottle cap hut
Good morning
Inspired by your post: Magnetic foil decoration in the round table lodge, I found a nice use for my bottle cap. I wanted my beautiful light wood to be visible in the background. I opted for magnets that can be screwed to the wall with a small screw.
Magnet used: Ring magnet Ø 11.0 x 2.7 x 4.5 mm Y35 ferrite - holds 350 gSo far, I've used about 260 magnets with one screw. A bottle cap hangs from each magnet.
Screws used: 2.5 x 16 Phillips
My bottle cap collection includes all the beverages used in our house.Since I also enjoy drinking beer, the gardening tool holders from the hardware store inspired me to hang the empty (rinsed) beer bottles on the wall with the bottle caps. The tool holders were screwed into the wood through the bottle caps.The alignment was optimized using a level, spirit level, caliper, and pencil.
The project is growing, and I still have plenty of space on the support beams in the wooden shed, so some magnets and bottle caps will find their place on the wall.Unusual beers will also slowly but surely replace the "mainstream." Preferably 0.33 liter bottles.
Magnetic knife board
A magnetic knife board has become an indispensable part of our kitchens. With the magnetic version as a bar, block, or board, your knives are always stored safely and neatly.Build unique and individually designed knife holders in no time.
DIY knife board - magnetic
Hello Magnet Shop Team,A while ago, I used 20 disc magnet Ø 15.0 x 15.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 14.4 kg to build a knife board.
Material: Neodymium
Coating: Nickel (Ni-Cu-Ni)
Total diameter D: 15.0 mm
Volume: 2651 mm³
Max. temperature: 80 °C
Magnetization quality: N45
Tolerance: +/- 0.1 mm
Magnetization direction: axial (parallel to the height)
Appropriate recesses were drilled using a 15 mm Forstner bit. The magnets were secured with small washers to prevent them from pulling each other out of the drilled holes.
Two rows with 9 magnets each. On one side, where the heavier knives are attached, there is also a middle row of magnets.To prevent the heavy knives from slipping, slightly stronger magnets should be used.
The second generation of my magnetic knife holders is already in the planning stages.
Jack-in-the-Box
Today we would like to introduce you to a customer project inspired by the horror film "Jack in the Box" - The Jack-in-the-Box.A great deal of sensitivity, know-how, and time was invested here. A truly unique piece!Warning: Danger of horror!
Jack-in-the-Box
Materials used:
10 x ring magnet Ø 10.0 x 3.4 x 3.0 mm N42 nickel with counterbore north
10 x ring magnet Ø 10.0 x 3.4 x 3.0 mm N42 nickel with counterbore south
12 mm glued wood panels for the housing
Time required:
Construction time approx. 150 h
Dimensions and weight:
Dimensions 420 mm x 420 mm x 420 mm
approx. 15kg
All functions were implemented using only bolts, springs, and a fishing line.The magnets hold the two large panels (top and bottom). These also hold the right wall of the number puzzle.
In this video, you can see "Jack in the Box" in action.
Ringmagnet as a beer tree
Today's application shows an additional creative idea of a magnetic beer tree - attractive bottle cap collector.
Ringmagnet as a beer tree
It is a "crown cork tree" or in Bavarian "Bierstopselbam".
The trunk is turned from a round wood (material and dimensions can be freely selected here).
An attachment with a diameter of 32 mm and a height of at least 16 mm is required for the seat of the magnet.The magnet used in this case is a ring magnet Ø 72.0 x 32.0 x 15.0 mm Y35 ferrite - holds 6 kg. If necessary, glue the magnet on with a little magnetic super adhesive in bottle with dispensing needle - 20 gr.
Ultimately, it is up to you how the trunk is processed and decorated. There are no limits to creativity here.
Bottle cap collector
Our customer accepted an invitation to a barbecue with a unique gift: bottle cap collectors.Bottle cap collectors, also known as beer trees, are becoming increasingly popular.We've shared a variety of our own designs with you here in our blog in the past, and we're doing the same today.
Bottle Cap Collectors
Since you don't go to a barbecue empty-handed, I thought about something appropriate. When many bottles are emptied, bottle caps end up lying around everywhere. That's when I came up with the idea of building a collector for these bottle caps, one that would be suitable for a beer garden and would also have an entertaining effect.
I needed the following:
a tree disc
a crooked piece of branch
3 - 4 spherical magnets of various diameters: so far, I have magnetic sphere / Sphere magnet Ø 12.7 mm nickel N40 - holds 2.8 kg up to magnetic sphere / Sphere magnet Ø 30.0 mm nickel N40 - holds 12.9 kg inserted
As an added bonus, a bottle opener
After processing the wood, I then connected the tree disc to the branch with a wood screw.
The branch sockets were drilled to fit the magnet size (1/2 the diameter of the magnet deep).
A wood screw was fully screwed into this hole to hold the magnet.
The wood surface was finished as desired. Stained, waxed, or even varnished.
Order on request
The first orders were received the same day. Text requests were also expressed. For example, from ACDC fans.
Or even unusually grown trees. Bottle openers were also purchased upon request, where possible.
The fun factor was high, because everyone wanted to develop their own throwing technique. As a result, more was drunk.
The larger the tree trunk (branch), the larger the magnets had to be. The construction itself is quite simple, and fun is guaranteed. I highly recommend it.
The bottle caps shown are, of course, just for testing purposes. Depending on the size (magnetic force), a beautiful treetop can develop.
I hope you like this idea and share it with other crafters and beer garden enthusiasts on your blog.
Magnets in model building
Our magnets are also excellent for model making, as you can read today.
I have to say, I'm absolutely thrilled with my model making application. I'm a big model building fan and build trucks and trailers in 1:24 scale with the goal of making them as realistic as possible.The kits from the manufacturers Revell and Italeri do not include connecting cables for the electrical and air supply between the tractor and trailer.Real trucks do have these.
Model Building Collection
Magnets in Model Making
Solution for Replicating Connectors and Wires:
A solution for replicating connectors and wires in the form of beads and stranded wires was found relatively quickly. The connection between the plug and the trailer posed a problem.Permanent bonding with adhesive would be possible, but in my models, the separation of the trailer and tractor is often necessary, similar to reality.For example, for dusting or changing the location on the shelf.My idea was to find small magnets. These should be strong enough to hold the connection.I was delighted to find what I was looking for in your shop. You can see the result in my attached pictures; it works great!
The assembly process was as follows:
Important: The magnets are very small. They are placed using tweezers. Plastic tweezers are recommended. The magnets stick to metal tweezers.
Disc magnet Ø 1.0 x 1.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 25 g, glue in pairs to the "plug beads" with superglue.
Paint the plugs and magnets black for a realistic look.
Glue the painted plugs and magnets to the connection points on the trailer.
Attach the connecting cables to the other side of the "plug beads" with superglue.
Remove the cables from the trailer and glue the second side to the tractor.
The result is a variable plug-in connection between the truck and trailer.
Trip Map - self-made pinboard world map without pins
Once again, we received a truly original magnetic application for a homemade pinboard: Trip Map - a homemade pinboard world map without pins.
Trip Map
After placing our order with you in February, we came across your inspiring blog. We would like to complement existing ideas with our own. We use neodymium magnets to mark our past travel destinations.
It all started with a scratch map that was given to us. Scratch-off world maps, also called scratch maps, are world maps with a coating that can be rubbed off. (Similar to scratch cards.)We didn't want to present our scratch map as a poster. The scratch-off destinations are highlighted in color. In our opinion, this significantly devalues the map.We also felt it was too much of a shame to pierce the map with pins.So it waited for about four years, and several more trips, to be used.By chance, we came across an old framed picture that almost completely accommodated the scratch map.
For a small fee, we ordered a 0.5 mm thick, 600 x 800 mm steel sheet online. This was fixed in front of the original canvas, behind the scratch map in the frame.Now we could mark out our past vacation destinations and special places with small rod magnets and special shapes.
Magnets Used:
Rod magnet Ø 5.0 x 15.0 mm N40 Gold - holds 1 kg
Rod magnet Ø 4.0 x 10.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 900 g
Cube magnet 5.0 x 5.0 x 5.0 mm N42 Gold - holds 1.5 kg
Block magnet 5.0 x 5.0 x 1.2 mm N50 Gold - holds 450 g
In this case, silver rod magnets represent places where one of us has been alone, while the larger gold rod magnets represent shared destinations.Cube magnets or block magnets are intended to represent travels with our children.
Trip Map - homemade pinboard world map without pins
Knife block instructions
Do you also want to have a unique model in your kitchen? No problem, our staff member has created detailed knife block instructions for you to easily recreate.
Materials:
The following materials and tools are required:
For this project, Disc magnet Ø 20.0 x 10.0 mm N40 nickel - holds 12 kg - 2 pieces per knife
Wooden board
Oil and brush
Stand base including screws
Epoxy two-component adhesive 24 ml transparent twin syringe
Folding ruler and pencil
Drill / router
Saw
Grinder / plane
Knife block - instructions
Part 1:
Saw the wooden board to the desired size.
Plane out any unevenness and then sand it to smooth it out.
Using a pencil and a Ruler, the required drill holes for the magnets and base.
Determine the required depth.
Cut the holes with the drill and milling cutter.
Knife Block - Instructions
Part 2:
Using the epoxy 2-component adhesive, glue the magnets into the holes provided.
Screw the base into the desired location.
For the finish, apply care oil and let it dry.
Magnetic knife block
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Photo wall made of antique wooden board
Today we received a unique magnetic application, a photo wall made of antique wooden boards.A very special attic find; A plank approximately 100 years old, with a considerable length of almost 5 meters.Our customers quickly came up with the idea of building a magnetic wall for pictures out of it.
Attic find
Photo wall made from an antique wooden board
Processing the plank:
The sanding work took several evenings. We faced the challenge of creating grooves on the back. After several attempts, it became clear that the grooves needed to extend about 3-4 mm from the surface. We then inserted sheet metal strips and secured them with a wooden strip.
The plank was securely attached to the wall.
For testing purposes, I ordered cube magnets in various sizes. All cube magnets are magnetized vertically (axially). Due to the three equal sides (length, width, height), the side with the magnetic poles can only be found with:
another magnet
a small compass Ø 20 mm, for magnetism and Co.
or a Pole finder for easy determination and showing of the magnetic poles
determine.
When the cube magnets are brought together, they always align with their poles facing each other.The handy and classic shape makes the neodymium cube magnets a universally applicable magnetic everyday helper.We chose the cube magnet 10.0 x 10.0 x 10.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 7 kg and used it to attach our pictures.
Now I just need to order 100 more magnets to fill the board :-).
Magnetic closures for DIY photo albums
Mini magnetic closures for pages and interactive elements in homemade photo albums.
Magnetic closures for homemade photo albums
Products used:
Disc magnet Ø 10.0 x 1.0 mm N35 nickel - self-adhesive
You can see a demonstration of how I use the self-adhesive magnets for my homemade photo album in my video.
Magnetic board for cutting dies
Magnetic board for cutting dies - The practical storage option for hobbyists
Magnetic board for cutting dies
I created a 1.40 m x 1.00 m board with a frame for my cutting dies using the magnetic foil black coating, width 1000 x 0.85 mm, running meters. The cutting dies are made of metal and adhere magnetically.
I can store them very clearly and conveniently on the board. I can see at a glance which die cut I want to use for my next project (my photo albums, greeting cards, etc.).They adhere really well to the magnetic foil.
I assembled the frame from cut acacia wood panels from the hardware store using brackets.I attached the foil to a thin MDF board with double-sided carpet tape. The board was attached to the frame with short nails. (from behind)I chose acacia wood for the frame to match the dresser.
For cutting, so-called motif punches (hand punches) or machines are primarily available. A mechanism presses the stencil motif onto the material and cut or embosses it. Die-cutting machines cut or punch thick materials such as photo cardboard, cardboard, foam rubber, paper, and leather. Magnetic foil or metal foil can be used.
The board is practical and a real eye-catcher!In the video, you can see how I used my die-cutting machine for my project;
Bottle cap magnets
Crafting with and from magnets is a time-honored activity, and today's application also addresses this topic: homemade bottle cap magnets.Everyone knows them and everyone uses them: magnets. You can buy them or, as in this example, make them yourself.
Bottle Cap Magnets
I love to travel. I take a bottle cap or two back from every country as a souvenir. My collection now consists of approximately 1,000 pieces.
To display my large collection of souvenirs, I quickly converted them into magnets.I used memo magnet Ø 25 x 8 mm FERRITE - black - holds 700 g for this purpose. These fit perfectly into the bottle caps. They do not need to be glued in.
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Applications in the company
The Best of Magnetic Applications - Today we'd like to introduce you to some of our customers' creative magnet applications.From magnetic knife blocks to word clocks to cosplay - our customers are simply incredibly creative when it comes to using our magnets!
Find out how you can earn a €25 voucher with your ideas at the end of this post.
Best of Magnetic Applications
Word Clock
Isn't that an absolute eye-catcher?A customer has built a fantastic word clock with the help of our magnets and a little technical know-how!The time is not represented with numbers, but in words!
Knife block made of walnut wood
You are Looking for a magnetic knife block?Our customer made his own wooden knife block!Definitely a unique piece and an absolute eye-catcher in the kitchen!
Magnetic bottle opener
Who hasn't experienced this: The later the evening at the party gets, the more bottle caps lie around on the tables.Our customer found a perfect solution for precisely this problem: a magnetic bottle opener!Not only very practical, but definitely an eye-catcher and a great gift idea!
Pinboard magnets as game pieces
Are you a board game lover?Then be sure to check out this great Ludo from our customer!By using our He made a long-lasting and very robust game out of magnets!
Cosplay costume with magnets
One of the most unusual applications is this:a cosplay of Loki and Thor.The costumes were decorated with metal plates. The plates are usually used as a base for magnets.
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Board game magnetically fixed
Our products were used to magnetically mount the board game "Settlers."Board games are always a popular pastime: young and old, everyone loves them!
The Settlers
The project was implemented with the following magnet:
Rod magnet Ø 3.0 x 4.0 mm N35 nickel - holds 320 g
The goal was to be able to flexibly expand a Settlers game and also mount it with magnets.
Board game magnetically secured
I determined the polarity arrangement of the individual magnets using an optimization program. The magnets are countersunk into a 5 mm thick hole in the material.
The magnets are invisible and do not interfere during play. They serve their intended purpose. They magnetically secure the board game and offer the necessary flexibility to expand it as desired.
Metal tape for hanging photos
Metal tape for hanging photos? - We'll show you how our customer succeeded.Flexible and personalized design for a photo wall.
Metal tape for hanging photos
The following products were used to implement the magnetic idea:
Self-adhesive metal tape, white, width 13 mm, primer for magnets
400 self-adhesive magnetic plates 10 x 10 mm
Cube magnet 4.0 x 4.0 x 4.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 1 kg
Washi tape
Procedure:
Decorate the metal tape with washi tape according to your desired design.
Now, trim the metal tape to the desired length using regular household scissors.A non-metallic surface can be transformed into a magnetic surface in no time.The back of the metal tape is equipped with self-adhesive foam padding. To apply the metal tape, the protective film must be removed.
Now, attach the magnetic plates and cube magnets to the back of the photos.
Attach the photos, including the magnets, to the metal tape.
Magnetic knife block
Magnetic knife blocks are becoming more popular every day; everyone wants one, so our customer built his own magnetic knife block.
Magnetic knife block
This unique piece was created from an old barn roof beam and the following materials:
Scale steel plate 150 x 150 x 15mm
Scale round steel, 17 mm diameter, approx. 140 mm long
Beam 130 x 130 x 300 mm
M10 threaded rod
Clear varnish
Hardwood oil (suitable for children's toys)
32 x Rod magnet Ø 10.0 x 50.0 mm N52 nickel - diametrical
Manufacturing the base plate for the magnetic knife block:
Drill an 8.5 mm through hole
Cut an M10 thread
Adjust the edges
Optionally, paint with clear varnish (Tip: Use the underside as a support and paint it separately after it has dried)
Magnetic knife block - manufacturing the Round bar:
Drill an 8.5mm hole (approx. 30mm deep) on the top of the rod
Cut an M10 thread
Optionally, paint with clear varnish (place on the side that will later disappear into the wood)
Mounting the stand on the magnetic knife block:
Screw approx. 25 mm long threaded rods into the round bar.
Screw these onto the base plate.
Magnetic knife block - Making the wooden block:
Brush the old wooden beam (a round steel brush in a cordless screwdriver works perfectly for this).
On each side of the block, drill two holes with a diameter of 10 mm, approximately 270 mm deep into the beam from the bottom.
The edge distance should not be greater than 5 mm, otherwise the force of the magnets will be too weak.It is important to use a pillar drill here, as otherwise a straight hole will not be created over this length and you will quickly break through to the outside.(See Foto 1: Here, the magnet is already in the outer hole. When the magnet was in the inner hole, the magnetic force was too (slightly.)
Drill an 18 mm hole in the center with a Forstner bit to a depth of approximately 110 mm.
Then, insert 4 of the rod magnets shown above into each hole.
Finally, close the remaining hole with a wooden dowel and sand the underside smooth.
Now, coat the round bar with wood oil (2 coats are sufficient)
This is how the magnetic knife block is assembled:
The finished round bar can now be placed on the stand through the 18 mm hole. This allows the knife block to be rotated, allowing the knives to be attached to the side.
Bottle cap wall
In today's magnet application we present you an alternative to wall decoration; a bottle cap wall.This magnet application was created today by one of our employees.
Bottle cap wall
During his previous job as a bartender, he collected an enormous number of bottle caps.These colorfully mixed bottle caps gave him the idea of decorating his living room wall with them.
The implementation:
Our magnetic foil self-adhesive on one side DIN A4 - cutable was used here.Our employee decided not to glue the film down. He attached it directly to the wall with nails.Alternatively, the magnetic foil, self-adhesive on one side, width 610 x 1.0 mm x meter can also be used.Please note: this foil is stored and sold in rolls. At first, it can roll back up.
Word clock
Today we present you an unusual and interesting magnetic application: the creation of a word clock.Our customer built his own example. This original gadget was created with detail and precision.This gadget is also a clock, but with a special feature: it doesn't display the time with numbers and digits; it "writes" the time.
Word Clock
With a metal or wooden front
Materials used:
9 rod magnets Ø 8 mm x 10 mm N42, holds 1.3 kg
Hardboard 460 mm x 460 mm x 3 mm
MDF board 460 mm x 460 mm x 16 mm
Thin sheet DC01 500 mm x 500 mm x 1.5 mm
Aircraft plywood maple 500 mm x 500 mm x 2 mm
114 LEDs (LED strip WS2812B 30 LED/m)
Electronics ESP8266, Wemos D1 mini V3
Silver wire, snack paper, USB power supply
Construction of variant 1 - LED plate
Glue on 11 strips with 10 LEDs each.This should create a square measuring 299 mm x 299 mm (given by the spacing of the LEDs on the strips with 30 LEDs per meter).
Connect all LED strips together using +5V, GND, and Data.
Construction of variant 2 - MDF board
Drill 114 holes of 25 mm each for the LEDs.
Drill 9 holes of 8 mm each for the bar magnets.
Cut out the electronics.
Attach the diffuser.
Cut strips from lunch paper and cover all LED holes with adhesive tape.
Front panels
Thin sheet metal, 1.5 mm thick, weighing approximately 2 kg.
This is held very well by the bar magnets and pressed perfectly against the diffuser.
Interchangeable designs can be created using different paint finishes.
The magnet holder can be replaced at any time.
Aircraft plywood maple (2 mm)
With the glued-on Washers also hold this front panel very well to the magnets.
Small recesses are milled into this area so that the panel sits flush with the diffuser.
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How it works
The software running on the electronics requires a WiFi connection to retrieve the time from an NTP server. The software provides web pages for configuring the clock, where the color of the LEDs and other settings can be adjusted. Nice patterns are displayed on the hour.
Display in various Colors
In the following video you can see how this creation displays the time in different colors.
Magnetic Christmas crib as advent calendar
Our customers were looking for an Advent calendar for their 1-year-old daughter. They chose a magnetic nativity scene as their Advent calendar.
Original and Creative
We painted 24 small figures, each measuring an average of 7 x 7 cm. We laminated all of these figures in a sturdy film and finally glued a disc magnet Ø 20.0 x 1.5 mm Y30 ferrite - holds 200 g to the back of each one using a hot glue gun.
Each bag contains a new figure
Our daughter doesn't eat sweets yet. The calendar should contain something other than small pieces of chocolate.
Every day Our little daughter found a new figure in a bag and completed the nativity scene step by step until Christmas Eve.We expanded the figurines and added the Three Wise Men and a camel. We now have a total of 28 figures.The entire nativity scene can be attached to the refrigerator or radiator.
Magnetic nativity scene as an Advent calendar
This type of Advent calendar is very creative. It is reusable and sturdy. The figures are colorful and bring lots of joy to little ones.After the Advent season, the figures can also be used as a toy. The magnets allow them to stick to various metal objects.
Encouraging creative ideas in children
Our customers place great importance on encouraging creative ideas in their children. Today we'll show you how our products have helped the family achieve this.
Small & varied museum at home
Encouraging creative ideas in children
We use your magnets to encourage our children's artistic talent. Children are the best example of how much creativity lies within each of us. Unfortunately, this talent is often forgotten or buried under everyday life. That's why it's so important to give children's artwork the space it deserves. We want our children to be inspired to produce many more great pictures.For this purpose, we installed a wall with magnetic fleece under the wallpaper. We purchased all the products from Livingwalls. The adhesive, whose quality is important for a good result, was also important. Installation was very easy with these products.
Our wall is approximately 3 x 4 meters in size. We attached an extra-strong magnetic fleece measuring 2.60 x 1 meter to it. After a very helpful telephone consultation with you, we are now attaching the artworks with a very strong disc magnet Ø 15.0 x 3.0 mm N45 nickel - self-adhesive.To ensure the artworks hang neatly, we attach a magnet to each corner. The good thing about this technique is that the artworks can be repositioned as the mood takes them, or quickly adapted to the season.And all this without drilling. So it's never boring at home!
Knife block made of walnut wood
Our customer wanted an original piece in his kitchen and built this unique knife block out of walnut wood.Knife blocks differ greatly in design, shape and texture, including this model here.
Project: Make your own knife block from walnut wood
For my knife holder I used the following materials:
1 piece of walnut wood with bark
4 x Neodymium flat bar 100 x 13 x 5 mm with hole and countersink - 30 kg
11 x Disc magnet Ø 15.0 x 15.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 14.4 kg
5 x Metal disc Ø 30 galvanized with double-sided adhesive tape
1 x 5 minutes epoxy adhesive Fast-curing 2-component adhesive
1 x Mixing nozzle with bayonet lock for EPK-25 / AMK-24 / EMK-24
I worked with the following tools:
Cordless screwdriver
Sandpaper
Forstner drill bits 16 mm and 20 mm
Multifunctional tool with milling head and router attachment
Chisel
Japanese saw
Processing of the wood and magnets:
First, I prepared the wood: sawed, sanded, and treated it with linseed oil varnish.
Using the 20 mm Forstner bit, I pre-drilled the slots for the flat strips and then used the router to cut them down to a remaining thickness of 3 mm.Since the approximately 2-3 mm long centering mandrel of the Forstner bit made it too difficult to break through to the surface, I opted for the router option. Alternatively, I could perhaps sand down the centering mandrel.
After testing the flat strips, I noticed that small knives were held in place, but the larger knives slipped due to the heavier handles.Medium-sized knives also "slipped" a bit and had difficulty staying vertical (depending on the handle's center of gravity).
So, I decided to add a disc magnet to each knife above the flat strip. For this, I drilled holes for the 15.0 x 15.0 mm N45 nickel disc magnet – which holds 14.4 kg – with a 16 mm Forstner bit down to a remaining thickness of 3 mm (this worked well because the smaller bit had a shorter centering mandrel).
To be able to attach the knife holder to the wall without a base, I embedded five magnets, each 1 cm deep, into the wood, leaving a 5 mm overhang.This created a nice "floating" effect and made the whole thing stand out slightly from the wall.
Wood screws weren't necessary. I used epoxy resin adhesive to glue the magnets in place, as it's better suited for magnets than regular glue.It's also suitable for visually appealing bonding and bonds a wide variety of materials, such as metal, ferrite, marble, ceramic, stone, wood, concrete, and plastic.It is important to ensure that all magnets are glued at the same time, as the glue hardens quickly in the mixing nozzle (after 5 minutes it is too hard).
Note on the magnets and glue:
Important: Because I didn't consider that the disc magnets underneath the flat strips were too close to each other, the first, very strong disc magnet with a holding force of 14.4 kg pushed out the adjacent flat strip.This may also have been due to the polarity being unfavorable. The 15 mm disc magnets have such a strong pull that I was more concerned with making sure they weren't attracting anything else.You might want to test it beforehand and mark the surfaces that should face upwards with a permanent marker.(Because I had already dipped the magnet in the adhesive, I stuck to the polarity so that the sticky side wouldn't be on the outside.)
Fortunately, this was the first disc magnet I used, so I held the two adversaries in place by hand for 5 minutes until the adhesive dried.
I had ordered a few replacement mixing nozzles for the adhesive, which I highly recommend to everyone!
After a short break, I was able to glue in the remaining disc magnets using a new mixing nozzle.Basically, a pea-sized amount of glue is enough to apply to the bottom of the hole.(You can see from the pictures that I added a little too much glue to a few holes, but that wasn't a problem.)
Attachment of the knife block:
To attach the knife block to the tiles, I placed the self-adhesive metal disks on the fastening magnets and cleaned the wall clean, grease-free and dry.Conveniently, the tile joint was perfectly horizontal and so you could align the knife holder with it. The foils were peeled off all adhesive surfaces and the knife holder together with the metal disks were pressed against the wall.
Then this was pushed to the side to loosen the holding magnets.I pressed the metal discs firmly on again.
The 3 cm metal disks provided enough adhesive surface.This enabled me to make small corrections to the position of the block afterwards.
At the lower edge of the wood, I made sure that the metal discs did not protrude.The advantage is that the holding magnets do not have to sit in the middle of the metal discs in order to have a good hold.
In summary, I can say that fewer holding magnets of this caliber would have been sufficient.If the cordless screwdriver is used, please note the required depth and that you only drill vertically.A drill press would most likely simplify this process.The magnets adhere perfectly.Nothing wobbles and it is really tight!
An alternative would have been to use only the 15 x 15mm disc magnets without the additional use of the flat bars.A small knife is reliably held on the back of the knife.
The variant with the flat strips was the better decision for me. The knives can be repositioned at any time.Even smaller vegetable or office knives can simply be clamped in between.
The new eye-catcher in the kitchen
Magnetic world map
Today we're introducing you to a very special magnetic wall, a magnetic world map in XXL format. Our customer is a huge travel fan.Simply put, magnetic foil, paint, and a wooden board are the three options for constructing a magnetic wall in any room.Each method is easy to create on your own. Your own magnetic board in your own design.
Magnetic world map
To create my map, I painted my entire wall with magnetic paint Magpaint - magnetic wall paint - 2500 ml can and wallpapered it with a nonwoven photo wallpaper.
Nonwoven wallpapers are considered particularly durable, easy to apply, and flame-resistant. The material can even bridge small cracks in the plaster surface. Various surfaces, from completely smooth to coarse embossed patterns to printed ready-made nonwoven wallpapers, are offered at various prices. This wallpaper is also available as a map of Germany or Europe. A frame was not used here. The quality of the nonwoven wallpaper reflects the final result.
Travel around the world
The markers for the next travel destinations can be attached to this map using our neodymium rod magnet. Become a globetrotter and revel in memories every time you return. You can also attach postcards you receive from family and friends in Europe and other countries around the world to this XXL pinboard.This XXL world map transforms the living room into a breathtaking space. A real eye-catcher!
Magnetic bottle opener
Today we'd like to show you how our customer created a clever magnetic bottle opener from simple materials.Before each sip, you can view your personalized message on the bottle opener.
When opening bottles, the crown caps always fell around. I solved this with a magnet.
Magnetic Bottle Opener
Cut 3/3 cm strips with a length of approximately 20 cm from a wooden board.
Use a band saw to cut these strips into the desired shape.
In Drill a hole in the center of the blank using a wood drill bit.
Sink a wood screw into it and secure it at the bottom with a large metal washer.
Drill a hole in the head of the bottle opener with a diameter of 10 mm and a depth of approximately 4 mm using a wood drill bit.
Neodymium pot magnet Ø 10.0 x 4.5 mm with counterbore holds 1.3 kg.
My magnetic bottle opener is ready.Simple, practical, and good!When opening bottles, the corks stick to the magnet.
I then decorate the bottle openers by hand. Names, characters, or similar items personalize my bottle openers for each individual user.To protect this personalization, I apply a total of two coats of glossy clear varnish.In my case, a clear varnish spray can.
Great gifts, work great, a real eye-catcher. Fizz your fridge with a chilled beer.
Play wall
Our customer conjured up an original and unique play wall for her godchild.Wooden toys are very durable. Such play equipment can be found in waiting rooms or doctor's offices, in daycare centers, day care centers, or kindergartens. These motor-oriented play walls are also becoming more popular at home and on playgrounds. With their bright colors and various shapes and figures, they promote children's motor skills and development. Part of this play wall are colorful balls on an aluminum rod, which repel each other using magnets. This allows the balls to move. They bounce and spin.
To create the play wall, use the following magnets:
8 x ring magnet Ø 15.0 x 8.0 x 6.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 5 kg
Creating the play wall
I drilled for the first time a 6.5 mm diameter hole through the entire sphere, through which a 6 mm diameter aluminum rod runs.
To integrate the magnets, I drilled 6 mm holes in the upper and lower sections of the spheres using a 15 mm drill bit.
The magnets were fixed in these holes with hot glue.
Using a 3D printer and its settings, two holders for the rod were printed.
The lower plastic holder contains an additional magnet so that the bottommost sphere is also repelled upwards.
Only one magnet was inserted into the lower section of the topmost sphere.
To ensure that the spheres clearly repel each other, it was important that the magnets were strong enough. Therefore, I opted for magnets with a load capacity of 5 kg.
The gears are directly connected. They start moving simultaneously as soon as one is turned.
In the attached video, you can see in more detail how the magnets were positioned and how they work.
Pinboard magnets as game pieces
The topic of today's magnet application is: Pinboard magnets as game pieces.Our customer recreated a stable and durable replica of the classic game "Ludo" at home. Our magnets were used as the game pieces.
Pinboard magnets as game pieces
These materials and magnets were used to create the game board:
Wooden board (square)
Saw
Stain
Metal sheet (also square, about 5 cm smaller than the board)
Metal drill and milling cutter
Sandpaper
Felt
Glue
Screws and Screwdriver
Yellow, red, blue, green, and white for the game board
Gold and silver varnish or paint for the dice
Dice
White pen for the dots on the dice
Metal containers for storing the dice
4 each small cone magnet Ø 12 mm blue - holds 1.6 kg, small cone magnet Ø 12 mm red - holds 1.6 kg, small cone magnet Ø 12 mm yellow - holds 1.6 kg, small cone magnet Ø 12 mm green - holds 1.6 kgIts adhesive force of 1.6 kg per cone magnet is just right for this application.
Instructions for making the game board:
Cut the wooden board to the desired size, treat it with glaze, and let it dry.
Mill out the required holes for the game pieces along the metal sheet.
Use the drill to drill a hole in each corner of the sheet for fastening.
Put arrows in the direction of the playing field. Mill out the respective starting point.
Sharp edges may need to be sanded slightly.
Fix the finished metal sheet to the wooden board with the screws.
Paint the milled holes in the corresponding colors using red, yellow, white, blue, and green.
Pinboard magnets as Game Pieces
Apply felt to the underside of the magnetic pins using adhesive - this reduces the adhesive force of the small but strong magnets. This will not affect their functionality.
Paint the dice with gold and silver paint or varnish and let them dry.
Use a white marker to trace the corresponding number on all dice.
Paint metal containers gold and silver and let them dry thoroughly. These will be used to store the corresponding dice.
Mendocino Motor
Today we would like to introduce you to another homemade motor; our customer built a Mendocino motor.
I used this video tutorial from YouTube:
Among other materials and products, I also used:(Detailed instructions, the sketch, exact quantities of magnets, and the materials list are included in the video above)
Solar cells
Enamel copper wire
Superglue
Disc magnet Ø 12.0 x 8.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 5.5 kg
Cube magnet 5.0 x 5.0 x 5.0 mm N42 Gold - holds 1.5 kg
Ring magnet Ø 12.0 x 4.0 x 6.0 mm N50 nickel - holds 3.2 kg
The creation of a motor summarized in pictures:
Mendocino Motor - COMPLETE SUCCESS!
After I had everything assembled, I installed the magnets and tested the motor. The motor works perfectly!Two more motors have already been ordered.
In this video, you can see my self-built motor in operation:
Magnetic wall in the children's room
Our customers are designing a magnetic wall in their children's room.
We wanted the classic - a magnetic wall in their children's room!
The magnetic wall is intended for hanging posters and cards.
I wanted to use the entire wall for the magnetic surface, but leave 30 cm around it for both aesthetic and practical reasons.It should look nice and symmetrical, but because a TV stand was going to be placed in front of the wall, it was clear that the lower part couldn't be used, and the children wouldn't be able to reach it above the door themselves.
For the first attempt, we used magnetic paint Magpaint - magnetic wall paint - 2500 ml can and then then reordered another magnetic paint Magpaint - magnetic wall paint 500 ml can ml for the small area.The paint was easy to apply with simple rollers.
We painted in the summer heat and followed the instructions exactly for the large area, applying only two coats per day.Unfortunately, our can lid was slightly warped because we had difficulty getting it off.As a result, the paint was paste-like and difficult to apply on the second day.I therefore painted the small area with three coats in one day, which dried very quickly at temperatures above 30°C and was so much easier to apply.
Attaching the digits of a wall clock
After ordering magnets from our shop, our customers would like to tell us about their DIY project - attaching the numbers to a wall clock. We built a large wall clock (approx. 90 cm in diameter) and attached the numbers with magnets. For this, we needed 13 neodymium pot magnet Ø 10.0 x 4.5 mm, zinc - holds 2.5 kg. These were pressed into the wood
Attaching the digits of a wall clock - DIY
Our customers use a wooden base. They created colorful accents by using black numbers, hands, and frames.The clock's hands and numbers were cut and ground from metal. By pressing the flat gripper magnets into the wall clock base, a magnetic attraction is created, which reliably holds the numbers and hands in place.
Labeled magnetic signs
Our customer and her daughter had a very creative and original idea: labeled magnetic signs.With the help of our magnets and a few additional materials, they conjured up unique and individual signs.
Labeled magnetic signs
Required Materials and Tools:
Chalkboard paint and brush
Chalk
Soldering iron for pyrography or laser
Disc magnet Ø 10.0 x 2.0 mm N35 nickel - holds 1 kg
Wooden board and boards
Glue for magnets
For the design, they proceeded as follows:
First, the boards and board were cut to the desired size.
Then they began to decorate them as desired. Chalkboard paint was applied. This creates a writable surface on the wooden boards.
The boards were labeled with a laser.
The disc magnets were incorporated into the back of the small boards and the front of the board.It is important to pay attention to the polarity of the respective magnets! This can lead to unwanted repulsion!
After finishing the boards and the board, the individually created signs can be magnetically attached to the large board.
Signs
In our video, we show you how to magnetically list the bake sale on a chalkboard. Let your creativity run wild! Clever!
Chess pieces as furniture handles
Upcycling with a twist; "Turn old into new!" This is the motto of this application. Simple chess pieces as furniture handles for a shelf.
Chess pieces as furniture handles
Materials and tools used to create the furniture handles:
Disc magnet Ø 10.0 x 10.0 mm N48 nickel - holds 4.2 kg
When using the magnets, pay attention to the polarity to avoid unwanted repulsion.
Wood (roll)
Glue and Industrial glue
Milling machine
Drill
Plexiglass sheet
Shelf
Necessary steps for processing the chess pieces into furniture handles:
Mark the desired width of the individual blanks on the wooden roll
Turn the blanks from the wooden roll, cut them into slices, and split them in half
Drill the required holes for the magnets in the magnet holder
Insert the magnets and glue them from the back
Cut into the desired shape
Drill a hole in the bottom of the chess pieces
Insert the disc magnets and glue
Attach the magnetic holder to the inside of the shelf.
Using the industrial adhesive, glue the finished chess piece to the colored Plexiglas panels and allow them to adhere to the pre-assembled magnet holder.
The Plexiglas panels that serve as covers for the individual shelves can be easily removed using the attached chess piece.
Bottle opener for bar tables
Want a beer? Sure, but where did the opener go so I could open my beer? Well, right here, at the bar! I built a bottle opener for bar tables :-)
Creative and practical bottle openers
Customer Description:
The The opener clamps to a bar table (or similar). A wall-mounted bottle opener is screwed onto the front, and the magnet ferrite pot magnet Ø 50.0 x 10.0 mm with countersink, holds 18 kg is located in the center underneath, hidden behind a laminated image. As soon as the bottle cap detaches from the bottle, it (and many others) stick to the hidden magnet. The images can be customized :-)
Wardrobe with magnetic key rack
This magnetic application is not only pleasing to the eye, but also a very practical gadget for your home. A coat rack with a magnetic key rack.
Easy creation and installation of the coat rack with a magnetic key rack
The customer used these products:
Disc magnet 12.0 x 12.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 9 kg
In principle, you only need to drill a hole into the back of the key rack and glue in the magnet. To ensure sufficient magnetic force, the distance between the key and the magnet should not be more than 1-1.5 mm. To prevent the wood from breaking, the remaining material thickness should not be too small. With conventional drill bits, the tip of the drill bit is already through before the hole is sufficiently deep. To achieve a completely flat drilling base, a router can be used. To do this, a hole is drilled with a Forstner bit, leaving a few millimeters of material to prevent the bit from penetrating the wood. The router with a guide sleeve is then used to work out the exact hole depth.
Tabletop game table
Today we present a unique and highly original magnet application. Our customer and his friends meet regularly to enjoy analog games. His idea was to build a tabletop game table using our products.
Tabletop game table
1. Note: as you can see from the pictures, the table is still under construction.
2. Background: about three years ago, I joined forces with four other people to form a regional group that meets regularly every four to six weeks to enjoy analog games. In particular, the fantasy tabletop game "The Descent – Journey into Darkness – 2nd Edition" is on our agenda. In this game, four of us five each play as a hero in a group of heroes roaming dungeons (walls, caves, plains) to save the world from evil, which manifests itself in the form of monsters played by the fifth member of our group – the Overlord.
3. Motivation: over the three years, playing has been characterized by continuous development. In this case, I don't just mean the characters in the game. The game itself, the handling, the visuals, the accessories, and much more. So I came up with the idea of building a gaming table, customized to our specific requirements profile for our Descent game group. The result should improve the gaming experience. The initial approach was to build walls to demarcate the respective playing field and create a more "realistic" impression. Special features in the terrain, especially depressions for water, lava, and "poison scum," should be better emphasized. Special rules apply to these fields. They should be clearly visible.
The goal of this game is as follows:
The game table should allow for the visualization of "depth effects" for water, lava, and "poisonous slurry." "Levels" must be created for the normal ground and for the lowered terrain.The depth effects for water, lava, and "poisonous slurry" should be visually enhanced. These should also be illuminated.The walls, which will later serve as barricades, not only have to look good. They should also be exactly the right size and in the right place and maintain this position. Just imagine: the player playing the fictional hero "Magnetus" is on his turn, leaning over the game table so he can see all the spaces on the game board—including those behind the plastic walls. He assesses the situation. This turns out to be hopeless and dangerous. He knocks down the wall or moves it. A mandatory repair break is necessary.
Tabletop game table with magnetic dungeon mount and flexible partial backlighting
The base is an old coffee table:
Saw a hole of the desired size into the table
Create a base frame for the substructure box
Insert the bottom for the box
Saw holes in the bottom for Plexiglas inserts
Refinish the table surface
A brief overview of the walls:
The base is rigid foam material from the hardware store.
Creating 900 bricks by cutting them with a hot-wire cutter and structuring them with aluminum foil spools.
Gluing brick walls in the desired grid dimensions.
Priming, dry brushing twice, and "washing" the walls for the color design.
In detail about the magnet applications on the tabletop game table:
Box bottom:
Product used: iron foil, ferrous foil, self-adhesive, magnetic, width 615 mm, on a roll
After the table was completed, the floor of the box was completely covered with ferrous foil.
To allow the depth effects to be displayed flexibly, partially and differently for each scenario, "puzzle inserts" made of rigid foam were created in the area of the Plexiglas inserts, using the grid dimensions of the actual playing fields.
Cover the puzzle inserts with ferrous foil. The rigid foam, including the ferrous foil, should have a specific height on the Plexiglas. The top edge of the tabletop should be the same height as the puzzle pieces.
A printed game board can now be placed flat on the surface.
Walls:
Products used: rod magnet Ø 3.0 x 5.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 350 g and disc magnet Ø 6.0 x 2.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 700 g
Blind holes were drilled into the underside of the finished walls.
Shish kebab skewer (3 mm diameter) or a drill (6 mm).
Fill these holes with wood glue.
Press the magnets into the holes until they are flush with the floor.
The excess wood glue was simply removed with kitchen paper.
Illumination of the surface:
Product used: ring magnet Ø 10.0 x 3.4 x 3.0 mm N42 nickel with counterbore north
Mount flat connectors in a row on the underside of the box base. These serve as magnet holders for the flexibly positionable LED strips.
For the strips, beech strips are cut to the desired length.
Cut the LED strip to the required length and quantity.
Now glue these parts onto the strip and reconnect them electrically.
Mount magnets at the ends.
Helpful tips for using magnetic products:
Iron foil: heat the iron foil with a hairdryer. At the same time, the goal was to improve the adhesion of the foil. No air bubbles should form under the foil.
Magnets: the magnets were glued using conventional wood glue. Allow the glue to harden completely. The magnets could stick to the iron foil and be pulled out of the wall.
Solar motor with floating rotor made of wood
Today we'd like to introduce you to a very impressive magnetic application: a solar motor with a floating wooden rotor.
There is no practical application for this motor. On the windowsill, it's a real eye-catcher that never fails to amaze guests.
Solar motor with floating rotor made of wood
Material list:
Ring magnet Ø 18.0 x 10.0 x 4.0 mm N40 nickel - holds 4.4 kg - 4 pieces
Disc magnet Ø 20.0 x 10.0 mm N40 nickel - holds 12 kg - 4 pieces
Block magnet 20.0 x 20.0 x 3.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 4.3 kg - 4 pieces
8 solar cells 0.5 V / 150 mA - with solder connection (item number: 695-SM150L from EDUNIKUM)
60 g enameled copper wire Ø 0.25 mm
Plywood 4 – 5 mm thick
Solid wood 18.5 – 19 mm thick
Round wood Ø 10 mm
Glass pane approx. 70 x 80 mm, approx. 2 mm thick (in this case, from an old picture frame)
Ballpoint pen refill
Two-component adhesive
Wood glue
Solder
Support
Levitating rotor
To make the rotor levitate, four magnets in the stator and at least two magnets on the shaft are required.For the stator, I used four disc magnets measuring 20.0 x 10.0 mm and two ring magnets measuring 18.0 x 10.0 x 4.0 mm for the rotor.
To make the rotor levitate, the magnets must be arranged according to the drawing.
To prevent the rotor from spinning, one degree of freedom must be restricted. This was achieved by inserting a ballpoint pen refill.By supporting the ball against the rear glass pane, an illusion is created. This represents a completely freely levitating rotor.
Rotation of the rotor (motor operation)
This is where the Lorentz force comes into play. This is the force experienced by a current-carrying conductor (or coil) in a magnetic field. For this purpose, four coils of enameled copper wire were wound onto the coil carrier below the rotor's solar cells.
Each coil is electrically connected to two solar cells offset by 180°. When light hits, a continuous current flows through the coil. The coil's solar cell faces the light source.
The field magnets are located below the rotor in the center of the stator. Here I would have used 4 block magnets 20.0 x 20.0 x 3.0 mm N45, but I had older, slightly larger block magnets from another project in stock, so I used those.The current in the coils in conjunction with the field of the block magnets generates the Lorentz force, which in turn generates a torque on the rotor. The rotor rotates continuously when light hits the solar cells.
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Magnetic photo wall
Today we would like to present to you a magnetic application that a customer from France sent us. A magnetic photo wall created with the help of our products.
Magnetic photo wall
To create and design it, you only needed the following items:
1 x Ultimate 114-piece neodymium magnet set - small but powerful
A metal perforated wall
Edge protection strips for the frame
Adhesive to attach the edge protection strips
The photos on the magnetic photo wall can be swapped or moved at any time
By hanging the photos with the help of the magnets, the photos are not damaged, no Tesa residue remains on the photos, and they are not punctured with a pin like with a pinboard. The magnetic photo wall is ready.
She shortened the edge protection strips to fit the dimensions of the metal perforated wall and glued them to the sides as frames. She placed her photos on the metal perforated wall as desired and secured them with the help of the small magnets.
Self-made memo board magnets
Today we would like to show you some unique items that our customer sent us: handmade pinboard magnets.
Self-made memo board magnets
The following equipment was used:
Hot glue gun
Bottle caps with beautiful motifs
40 x Disc magnet Ø 20.0 x 20.0 mm Y35 ferrite - holds 1.7 kg
With these few steps, our customer conjured up wonderful, colorful magnets:
Select bottle caps and magnets
Fill bottle caps with hot glue
Carefully press magnets into the center - Caution: Risk of burns!
Let the finished magnets cool down
Creating your own magnets is a lot of fun and enjoyment for our customer. He enjoys this hobby very much.
Cosplay costume with magnets
Our customer sent us an admittedly somewhat unusual application. She used our magnets for her cosplay project, which she had been working on until recently.
Cosplay costume with magnets
The word cosplay is composed of costume and play. Cosplayers spend a lot of time watching anime, reading manga or comics, and watching various films and series on television and in the cinema. They are fans of various fictional characters and imitate them with the help of costumes, wigs, and makeup. This requires a number of materials, tools, and a lot of sweat, tears, and blood. A cosplay is brought to life not least by the wearer and is ideally presented at a convention or photo shoot.
Our customer chose "Loki" from the Marvel movies and Thor from the Marvel universe. Loki wears similar gold plates on his tunic.To help, the customer used 50 metal plates self-adhesive 15 x 15 x 0.5 mm with 3M adhesive. These were colored with gold spray paint and left to dry.After drying, she attached the colored metal discs to the imitation leather. She also used a few drops of superglue to hold the gold discs firmly in place.
Colorful art magnets
Our customer let her creativity run wild and added a touch of color to plain, white pinboard magnets, creating these colorful art magnets for her home.
Colorful art magnets
To create her unique pieces, she needed the following materials:
Memo magnet Ø 30 x 8 mm FERRITE - white - holds 1 kg
Acrylic paint residue from a palette (dried)
Fast-curing Adhesive
Wooden spatula or similar tool for spreading the adhesive
Small scissors with a curved blade (nail scissors)
A circular stencil, if needed
She succeeded in creating the design with the following simple steps:
Select the dried paint scraps you want to use and cut them out. The dimensions of the cut-out paint scraps should be slightly larger than the diameter of the magnet.
Apply adhesive to the top of the magnet and spread a thin layer to the edge with a wooden spatula.
Place the paint scraps on top and press firmly for a few seconds.
Let the adhesive dry.
Turn the magnets over and trim off any excess edges of the glued-on paint scraps.
Magnetic building blocks
What parent hasn't experienced this? You want safe and age-appropriate magnetic building blocks for your children, but due to the small particles in commercially available models, these are not suitable for children under 3 years old. These swallowable particles pose a serious danger. To avoid this danger, our customer decided to make "magnetic building blocks" for his son.
Magnetic building blocks
Magnets fascinate even the youngest among us. However, as they are small and easily swallowed, they are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.So I made "Magic Building Blocks" for my son so that he can gain his first experiences with magnets in a playful way, even as a toddler.
The risk of injury from magnets is very high and, especially in small children, not immediately apparent.
The basis for the magnetic building blocks is our disc magnet Ø 15.0 x 15.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 14.4 kg.
The customer described his application as follows:
He First, cubes of various sizes were sawn from a beechwood strip (square). The large cubes have an edge length of 35 mm and the small ones 23 mm. The diagonal of these cubes is 32.5 mm. The size corresponds to the DIN EN 71 standard for toys for children under 3 years. Holes for the magnets were drilled into the centers of the cubes using a 15 mm wood drill. The depth is 25 mm for the large cubes and 22 mm for the small cubes. These measurements ensure that the magnets are placed in the center of the cubes. Tenons with a minimum diameter of 15 mm were turned from a beechwood rod and shortened. After the magnets were inserted into the cubes, these tenons are slightly longer than the remaining hole. He hammered these tenons into the corresponding holes and glued them together for security. The excess and edges were sanded cleanly.
Absolutely child-safe magnetic building blocks
Due to their strength, the magnets are still strong enough even through the large wooden cubes, so the effect is magical for children. The attraction of the smaller cubes is stronger, making them wonderful for playing on a glass table, for example, where a magnet can be moved through the top, either hanging or lying down. Additionally, the magic building blocks can be painted in any color you like. However, be sure to use a child-friendly paint, as children often put their toys in their mouths.
Journeyman's piece: Jewelry mirror-cabinet
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Our customer chose a special project for her journeyman's examination. Her unique journeyman's piece, a "jewelry mirror cabinet," was created with the help of our products, among other things.
Journeyman's piece: jewelry mirror-cabinet
Thank you for the flawless magnets I was able to use in my journeyman's piece. The magnets are located in my rotating mechanism with 6 compartments. The compartments are attached to a solid metal rod for rotation, and thanks to the ball bearings and rubber ring, they rotate continuously. With the help of your magnets, I was able to achieve a "locking" effect. This effect is just what you need to prevent the door from hitting the drawers.
We used: 20 x Disc magnet Ø 5.0 x 2.0 mm N40 nickel - holds 650 g and 20 x Disc magnet Ø 10.0 x 1.0 mm N35 nickel - self-adhesive
Magnetic foil decoration in the round table lodge
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To visually enhance the regulars' table hut, our customer opted for a homemade magnetic foil decoration with bottle caps.
Magnetic foil decoration in the round table lodge
To implement this idea, the customer ordered the following products from our shop:
2 meters of magnetic foil black coating, width 615 x 0.6 mm, running meters
150 disc magnet Ø 10.0 x 10.0 mm Y35 ferrite - holds 400 g
To process the magnetic foil, he needed the following tools and materials:
Hammer
Nails
Black felt-tip pen
To install the foil, he proceeded as follows:
He measured the desired location before attaching it
Adjust the magnetic foil horizontally along the wooden wall (so that it is attached flush and straight) can)
He attached the magnetic foil to the wooden wall with small nails
To make the nail heads invisible after hanging the magnetic foil, he painted them with a black permanent marker
He let the magnets stick to the inside of the bottle caps
Bottle cap magnets stick to the magnetic foil
Magnetic bamboo picture holder for calligraphy
A magnetic bamboo picture holder for calligraphy was created by our customer using our magnets. This beautiful application adds a unique touch to your home.
Magnetic bamboo picture holder for calligraphy; A real eye-catcher!
Required materials:
Format approx. 70 x 30 cm
4 bamboo sticks, approx. 1 m long with a diameter of 10 mm
White twine, length approx. 1 m
Adhesive ("superglue" based on cyanoacrylate)
8 Rod magnet Ø 3.0 x 10.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 500 g
The following tools were used for processing:
Drill
Twist drill specifically for wood with a diameter of 3 mm
Vise
Fine saw
Manufacturing process:
Shortening the sticks:
Four sticks of equal length, approximately 37 cm, were sawn from the four bamboo pieces. The sections should be as straight as possible and have barely noticeable differences in weight and diameter. In the next production step, holes were drilled at a distance of 4 cm from a cutting point.Knots should be avoided if possible.
Processing the sticks:
To locate suitable drilling locations, the sticks were placed on a table and slowly rolled back and forth. This makes it easier to identify suitable spots on the sticks. These were marked by scoring with the help of the drill. The bamboo sticks were clamped in a vise before drilling. This prevents the bamboo from splitting. The use of a wood drill is recommended for this purpose. Two holes were drilled per stick, 4 cm apart. The depth is 8 mm. The magnets to be inserted find a stop in the bamboo stick due to this depth.
Inserting the magnets:
The rod magnets were then coated with adhesive and inserted into the drilled holes. The magnets should be used with alternating polarity: one south pole, one north pole. Only by alternating polarity can you create four structurally identical rods, which can later be assembled into a functional picture holder.
Creating the loop:
Knot the twine into a loop. This will be used for hanging later.
Now all the necessary parts for the picture holder are ready
Hanging:
Ready to hang. Wrap the loop on the top rod in a triangular shape around the magnets and clamp them, along with the inserted picture, between the bamboo sticks. The magnets attract each other thanks to their alternating polarization.
Hang the finished artwork wherever you want it
Magnetic beer tree
Where do you put all the bottle caps after a cozy evening with friends or family? The perfect solution: a magnetic beer tree!
Today we would like to introduce you to three very creative and practical beer trees that our customers have created with the help of our magnets.
Materials and tools used for example 1:
A suitable stick/branch with attractive forks
A wooden board
Sawdust
A screw
Screwdriver
Saw
Hot glue
Wood glue
Magnetic sphere / Sphere magnet Ø 19.0 mm chrome N38 - holds 5.7 kg (amount as needed and depending on the size of the branch)
This is how example 1 was created:
Saw the branch and all other wooden parts to the correct size/shape and then screw them onto the wooden board.
Spread glue generously over the wooden board to decorate it with sawdust and other decorations.
Use hot glue to attach the magnets to the branch as desired.
Example 2 was created as follows:
Saw a small dead tree or branched branch to size.
Using a suitable wood drill bit, in this case a 10mm, drill three holes in the upper branches with a depth of approximately 2 cm.
Glue.
3 x rod magnet Ø 10.0 x 50.0 mm N40 nickel - holds 6.5 kg - Press these into the pre-drilled holes.
Finally, screw on a suitable stand of your choice as a base.
Last but not least, Example 3:
A metal screw was screwed into the birch handle so that the magnetic sphere / Sphere magnet Ø 30.0 mm nickel N40 - holds 12.9 kg by itself.
The stem is attached to a wooden disc and the "bottle cap holder" is ready.
The strength of the magnets was then tested with collected bottle caps (throwing them was especially fun for our customer!!!)
Magnetic marking for boulder handles
Our customer has created a creative and practical gadget here; Magnetic marker for bouldering handles.
Magnetic marking for boulder handles:
1 x Disc magnet Ø 8.0 x 2.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 1 kg
1 x red ribbon (approx. 10 cm long)
1 x heat shrink tubing with a 12 mm diameter, each with a length of 10-15 mm
Procedure for creating the magnetic marker for Bouldering handles:
First, heat the ends of the red ribbons with a lighter (this prevents the ribbons from fraying).
Then, glue the magnet to the ribbon with a hot glue gun.
Finally, wrap the ribbon around the magnet, place it in the heat-shrink tubing, and heat it.
The magnetic markers are now finished and could certainly be useful for one purpose or another outside of bouldering.
Normally, the different boulders are always climbed according to the color of the handles. But as a creative game for in-between times or for training, our customer sometimes plays "suitcase packing" with his team. You define your own boulder by marking it with the magnets on the grip screws.Instructions for the game "Packing a Suitcase":The first person starts at a freely chosen starting hold and then selects another hold. The next person must use these holds in the same order and also select and mark another hold. This continues until one person fails to reach the defined route.With this game and the magnetic markers for boulder handles, you can have fun and get a workout.
Magnetic fishing game
A magnetic fishing game is a wonderful activity that has fascinated us adults even in the past. One of our customers has reimagined the well-known game using the simplest materials and the most beautiful sea creatures.With just a few materials, you can quickly and easily create your own magnetic fishing game.
Make your own magnetic fishing game - What you need
20 x Sew-in Disc magnet Ø 12 x 2 mm in a PVC - coating round
At least one nut M8 or larger per fishing rod
Wooden spoon
Fabric cord or long Laces
Fabric scraps
Scissors, needle, thread, and glue (fabric glue is best)
Important note: Since this game attracts even the smallest children, you shouldn't make objects that are too small. There is a risk of swallowing or choking!Please also ensure that the objects do not have any points or sharp edges.
We have selected these possible game variations for you:
Blind Fishing
Place the fish and other objects in a tall pot or a drawstring bag (e.g., a gym bag). You can also make an aquarium out of a cardboard box, for example.Each child gets to fish blind once. The person who catches the most sea creatures wins.Each fish or object is assigned a score before the game begins. For example, in this case, the "Old Shoe" and the "Vase" are non-winning objects.The Rainbow Fish, on the other hand, scores the highest with 10 points. Each other figure is worth 5 points.After all sea creatures and objects have been magnetically caught, the points are tallied. The player with the most points is the winner.
Timed Fishing
Each player receives a magnetic fishing rod. An hourglass serves as a timer. The goal is to catch as many fish as possible within this time. After the timer runs out, the points are tallied, and the next player takes a turn. Points can be awarded independently or as in "Blind Fishing" (see above).The difficulty level can be further increased by fishing "blindly," as described above.
Self-made picture wall
A magnetic picture wall is a real eye-catcher!One of our customers created a very special and, above all, flexible work of art using self-adhesive magnetic foil, which they attached to a wall with magnetic paint Magpaint - magnetic wall paint 500 ml can. In today's magnet application, we would like to present the result to you.
Magnetic Picture Wall
I primed a 2x1 meter MDF board and painted it with magnetic paint. A total of 72 pictures of various sizes are attached to it with magnets. For this, I use the "magnetic foil self-adhesive on one side DIN A2 - cutable" (item no. MF-594x420x1-sk), which you recommended to me after consulting me.I cut small pieces from the magnetic foil and stick them to the pictures in each of the four corners. It's similar to how you use photo corners. The pictures now hang perfectly on the board.
Advantage: With new pictures, they're easy to replace thanks to the magnets. Alternatively, the pictures could be glued directly onto the picture wall, but with a board, I have the flexibility to move it around as needed.
Clothes pin with magnetic plate: ideal for pictures on the board
Tinkering with magnets
Hobby & leisure
Magnet applications
Attachment with magnets
Applications in the company
In today's magnetic application, self-adhesive magnetic discs make a teacher's daily work easier; Clothespin with magnetic disc: Ideal for pictures on the board
Clothespin with magnetic plates: Ideal for pictures on the board
I am a teacher at a special needs school. We work a lot with visualizations of pictures, pictograms, etc.Everything is always visibly posted on the board. For this, I used 400 self-adhesive magnetic plates 10 x 10 mm.
During my last lesson preparation, my colleague and I had an idea about how I could use the magnets more often, or rather, how I could use my materials more often and save magnets.
What should you pay attention to?
The magnets can be easily glued to the clothespins without any additional tools. One side of the magnetic plates is coated with adhesive, and after removing the protective film, the plates are securely bonded to the clothespin by briefly pressing them.Applying them on both sides makes work easier, as the clothespin can be easily turned over. So you can't get the "wrong side" because both sides are adhesive.After a short preparation, these small tools can be used permanently and can effectively support your daily work from now on!
Magnetic Beer Tree - DIY
What you may not yet know is the ingenious replica from one of our customers: Magnetic Beer Tree - DIY
Magnetic Beer Tree - DIY
A branch from a small, dead tree was used. Make sure that the forked branch, or whichever part of the tree you want to use, stands upright on its own. This makes it more stable in the end!Then, use a saw to cut the branch to the desired length – the only limits are your imagination. The more branches, the more rustic the result will look. Just make sure the ends aren't too thin so that the magnets can still be inserted. A 10 mm drill bit is used here.The holes are drilled approximately 2 cm deep. For each branch, a rod magnet Ø 10.0 x 50.0 mm N40 nickel - holds 6.5 kg, is inserted into the holes and secured with adhesive (e.g., a hot glue gun). The appropriate stand can then be screwed on from below. Once it's securely mounted, the tree can grow!
Photo-wall with magnetic paint
A photo wall that isn't immediately recognizable as such – with magnetic paint, that's no problem.One of our customers sent us his implementation, and of course, we don't want to withhold it from you.
Photo wall with magnetic paint
I've painted Magnetic Paint Dupli-Color gray - 0.5 liters in the living room (for indoor use. Solvent-free. Just as easy to apply as regular wall paint). I've painted it three times; previously, the magnets didn't hold well enough. Now I can quickly hang other photos, depending on my mood. You can also paint over the paint with white or wallpaper it. The magnets used here are: Disc magnet Ø 29.25 x 10.5 mm Y35 ferrite - holds 2.5 kg, which reliably holds the 90 g photographs. Looks very good, I think.
Explosion box with magnets
A customer made wonderful gift boxes containing photos and other homemade items – an explosion box with magnets – a real eye-catcher for photos and other crafts!
The boxes are cut out of cardboard and folded. They're easy to open and close. Photos can be glued to the inside. Small pockets add a touch of style. Hidden notes are also a great way to display them.
Explosion box with magnets – an eye-catcher for photos and other crafts!
To ensure the box accessories can be removed repeatedly without damaging the craft, they are not glued but secured with a block magnet 10.0 x 10.0 x 1.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 650 g.Disc or block magnets are best suited. The height must not exceed 1 mm. A metal disc Ø 20 with double-sided adhesive tape, white can be used as a counterpart. The metal discs are attached to one side with double-sided adhesive tape using Scotch-Mount polyurethane foam adhesive. This adhesive is particularly recommended for applications requiring high aging resistance. This keeps everything in place and the explosion box can be transported safely.
There are countless instructions for making explosion boxes online. They'll add a special touch to your next birthday or housewarming party, or even your friend's wedding!
The collecting bottle opener
Our current customer application isn't entirely new—bottle openers with built-in magnets have been available for purchase for some time.Nevertheless, we feel the submission is worth publishing because some of the materials our customer uses are quite unusual.The bottle openers are made not only of wood, but also of concrete and 3D prints.
Bottle opener
To catch the falling bottle caps, a strong neodymium magnet is used instead of a weak ferrite magnet. Depending on the size of the bottle opener, either a block magnet 40.0 x 20.0 x 10.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 25 kg or a disc magnet Ø 30.0 x 15.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 27 kg is used.
VW Beetle disguised as ladybug
How the VW Beetle becomes an eye-catcher at Carnival - A VW Beetle dressed as a ladybug!
VW Beetle disguised as ladybug
The dots were cut from magnetic foil black coating, width 615 x 0.85 mm, running meters. For the inside of the sensors, I used a disc magnet Ø 45.0 x 5.0 mm N50 nickel - holds 17 kg, which ensures a secure hold.
Of course, you can't drive it in normal traffic, but it's ideal for the carnival parade. The magnetic foil adapts to the shape of the car body and doesn't damage the paint.Once the carnival season is over, everything can be easily removed.
The perfect wedding pin with magnets
Materials you need:
2 x Disc magnet Ø 15.0 x 3.0 mm N45 nickel - self-adhesive
Cardboard (preferably dark)
Flowers
Wrapping wire
Adhesive tape
What tools are needed?
Scissors
Step 1 - Cardboard base
First, draw a base on the cardboard, as shown in the photo. The exact shape and size aren't important here. However, you can use a base of approximately four centimeters as a guide. This base will later serve as a template for attaching the flowers.
Tip: if you're planning on making a lot of pins, it's worth creating a template first. This speeds things up and ensures that all the pins have the same shape.
You can then cut out the shapes. The color of the cardstock doesn't matter, by the way. However, we recommend dark cardstock, as most wedding guests will likely be wearing black or blue suits. This way, it's the least noticeable.
Then, glue the magnet on. For added security, secure it with adhesive tape. Do the same with the counterpart (see photo). To do this, cut out a small square of cardboard (approx. 1.5 cm x 1.5 cm) and attach magnets and tape to it.
Step 2 – Arranging flowers
Now it's time for the flowers: for the blossoms, it's best to buy a rose bush from a discount store. Now you can tie the blossoms together with leaves or something similar, as you wish. You can let your creativity run wild here. Finished arranging the flowers? Great, then all you have to do is attach the "mini bouquet" to the holder you made in step 1. Fine wrapping wire is best for this. That's it! Now you can attach and remove the magnetic pins to your jacket in no time!
Important note: these pins are not to be worn by people with pacemakers.
Christmas decorations made with magnets
It's time to think about the right Christmas decorations for your window - Christmas decorations made with magnets. Christmas is just around the corner.
Our customer came up with an impressive idea using our products. We are, of course, happy to include it in our collection.
Christmas decorations made with magnets
The following products were used:
3 Wall strip Ferro strip self-adhesive white 100 cm - MAULstandard
10 Magnetic sphere / Sphere magnet Ø 8.0 mm nickel N38 - holds 900 g
2 x 6 pieces of designer acrylic neodymium magnets Ø 25 mm - holds 2.5 kg
2 Hook magnet Ø 25 mm FERRITE - white - holds 4 kg
The following items are also required:
Decorative branches
Nylon thread
Decorative ribbon 15 cm wide (used as curtain panels and decorative bow)
Red gift ribbon with white hearts (used as edging for the curtain panels)
Two Ferro strips (shortened to 2 x 60 cm to achieve a width of 120 cm) serve as holders for the magnets on the curtain panels. To do this, we attached them to the wall just above the window (tip: the ferrite strips are easy to cut with scissors!).
The other ferrite strip serves to hold the floating branch, so we attached it inside the window lintel.
We then attached the curtain panels with the designer acrylic magnets. The balls hold the decorative hearts. The cords can then be easily hooked onto the balls; they hold wonderfully. We also attached the decorative bow in the top center with two small balls. This allows the fabric to wrap perfectly around the curve of the balls, making the balls almost unnoticeable.
We tied the branches together in a bundle and then attached them to the two ferrite hook magnets in the center of the window using two nylon threads. We also filled the ferrite strip attached to the window lintel with additional pieces of double-sided tape. Since the strip hangs from the ceiling, we avoided any sagging of the iron band between the adhesive pads attached to the work.
Making Christmas decorations isn't difficult at all
"Tidy" the magnetic helper
Decoration neatly stored on the window.
"Tidy" the magnetic helper
Annoyed by the decorations on the windowsill in my bathroom, I had the idea of attaching them directly to the window sash.
Inspired by the idea of the hook on the door where I hang my towels, something like that should also work on the window. However, decorations, unlike my towels, are always changing. Sometimes big, sometimes small, sometimes less, sometimes more... So it had to be something flexible.
Design your own decorations
Screws only hold well if you tighten them firmly. With your neodymium magnets, I can easily adjust the position of my platforms by simply sliding them, allowing me to adapt "Tidy" to the decorations time and time again.
The construction consists of a 0.75 mm thick sheet of metal from the hardware store. I bent it at the top so that it can be hooked onto the window sash. The platforms are made from leftover pieces of sheet metal, which I bent to create enough space for the lever arm between the magnets. Small non-slip mats are placed on the platforms to prevent items from falling off when tipping.
For the small platforms, I used two cube magnet 10.0 x 10.0 x 10.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 7 kg. These hold so firmly that small plants can be placed on them, provided they are positioned between the two sheets. However, this also makes it more difficult to remove the platforms from the base plate, for example, for cleaning.
For the larger plant, I used two cube magnet 15.0 x 15.0 x 15.0 mm N44 nickel - holds 17 kg. Thanks to the significantly greater force, I can now arrange the magnets visibly, which also makes removing them from the main platform much easier.
Inexpensive to buy - priceless in use
The material cost is €12.87. I paid €2.40 for the 0.75 mm sheet metal at the hardware store. The 15 mm edge magnet is available from €3.45 and the 10 mm edge magnet from €1.17. There are virtually no limits to your creativity here. Those with more money to spend can also make a stainless steel (ferritic) version.For more light, a perforated metal sheet or expanded metal would definitely be great.
Narrower sheets, but several side by side, and many other variations are possible...
I hope you like "Tidy" as much as I do :)
Magnetic key holder - DIY key rack!
Today we'd like to show you how one of our customers built a great key rack from a board, some hot glue, and a few magnets.
Magnetic key holder - DIY key rack!
Dear Magnet Shop, I wanted to share my project with you.Since I've accumulated more and more keys, I was looking for a way to mount them. The disc magnet Ø 15.0 x 8.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 7.2 kg is too strong for my magnetic board. That's how I came up with the idea of using it for a magnetic key rack. I cut a wooden board to a length of 350 mm and spaced the five magnets evenly. I used the top third of the board as a reference point for the height, so the keys would hang as securely as possible. Using a Forstner bit, I drilled holes at the marked points. I had to make sure to drill deep enough so the magnet would have sufficient strength to hold the key. The drill bit tip had to be taken into account to ensure it didn't protrude on the other side. Since I didn't have a drill press with a depth gauge, I had to check several times until even my heaviest key was secure. Next, I drilled holes for the screws, as I didn't want them to be visible on the key rack. I used the Forstner bit as a guide and then milled a keyhole recess for the screws. Once all the holes were correct, I painted my board in my desired color. After the paint dried, I placed the magnets in the holes. I secured them with hot glue to prevent them from sliding around. Finally, I attached two screws to the desired wall, and the key holder was finished! It's important to note that I don't know how the neodymium magnets will react with car keys. I probably wouldn't attach the case directly to the magnet.
Magnetic key rack - cherrywood
A magnetic key holder has become something of a classic, especially when made of cherry wood. Today's featured item is a real eye-catcher that we just had to share!
Magnetic key rack - cherrywood
Take a not-too-thin wooden board with a beautiful grain – in this case, cherry, with woodworm tunnels still visible in the sapwood – and a handful of 16 mm neodymium pot magnet Ø 16.0 x 5.0 mm with cylinder bore holds 2.3 kg.
Adjust the exact depth on the drill press. Now insert the magnets and attach your keys to them. Hook magnet Ø 16 mm NEODYMIUM - zinc - holds 6 kg or eyelet magnet Ø 16 mm NEODYMIUM - zinc - holds 6 kg are also suitable for this key holder. You can simply attach a carabiner to it.
Magnetically decorating the children's bed
Want to add more color to your child's bed without painting the expensive piece? Design your child's bed magnetically to your heart's content.
Magnetically decorating the children's bed
Hello Magnet Shop Team, I'd like to show you my super simple child's bed decoration using your magnets. A versatile bed decoration for children can be wonderfully achieved using wall strip Ferro strip self-adhesive white 100 cm - MAULstandard. Attach the magnetic strips to the ceiling and then, depending on the decoration, wrap small magnetic sphere / Sphere magnet Ø 8.0 mm nickel N38 - holds 900 g in the fabric and then attach them invisibly. Or you can use magnetic hooks and hang things from the wall. Lightweight decorations (here: inflatable star or, for example, fluorescent stars/planets) can be stretched across the bed using nylon thread and two of the hook magnet Ø 32 mm NEODYMIUM - WHITE - holds 22 kg. And the best part is, when one decoration is "out," you can quickly and easily move on to the next one without drilling holes in the wall.
Floral decorations on tuxedo
A customer from our neighboring country Austria uses our products to attach floral decorations to tuxedos, thus protecting the fabric.
Floral decorations on tuxedos
I'm responsible for providing flowers for the gentlemen on the opening committee at the Lawyers' Ball in Vienna.We always attached them with pins, but some of the young gentlemen didn't want the resulting holes to damage the lapels of their tuxedos or tailcoats. So I came up with a solution using magnets: Block magnet 20.0 x 5.0 x 2.0 mm N40 Epoxy - holds 1.4 kgI sewed two of them into a black ribbon and then simply clipped them over the lapel with the carnation in between.
The system has proven itself extremely successful! No more damaged tuxedos!
We think this is a very useful application!If you ever attach the flower crookedly, you can simply move the magnets. A pin, however, would require a new hole.The main difference, and what separates a tuxedo from a suit, is the satin. Tuxedos are worn with a bow tie, and suits with or without a tie. Tuxedos have satin lapels, which can even be a different shade, while suits have lapels of the same fabric.
Children learn to use magnets
Tinkering with magnets
Hobby & leisure
Magnet applications
Fun & games
Attachment with magnets
Applications in the company
That our magnets are excellent for teaching children important concepts is proven by their use.
Children learn to use magnets
Dear Magnet Shop Team,Participation is the main theme this calendar year for the Raven Group (16 children aged 1.1-3.10 years) at the Kiebitzweg daycare center in the Werl North Family Center. The children are learning to participate in decision-making, to make decisions, and to accept them. Our calendar is designed to help them with this. Every morning, we discuss the day's activities during our morning circle. The children learn the names of the months, days of the week, and dates along the way. Pictograms symbolize the individual activities. These are hung up by the children on the respective day. Using their own symbol, the children indicate their participation in the activities. We faced the question of how to attach the symbols and pictograms to the boards. The material had to be flexible, meet safety requirements, and withstand rough handling.
The laminated pictures were attached to the magnets with double-sided tape and moved around in a test run. The strong adhesive force of the magnets: Disc magnet 25.0 x 3.0 mm Y35 ferrite - holds 750 g, which bear the symbols, convinced us.
The pictures remain displayed throughout the week so that each child can view their choice. At the end of the week, one child takes a photo, which we use to document our calendar in a photo book.
Please do not use neodymium magnets for this!
Due to the high forces involved, children can easily injure themselves.
Impressively present memories
Memories displayed in a different way.
Impressively present memories
Dear Magnet Shop Team, This year I would like to order from you again to expand my "magnetic display." In 2015, I started capturing my "most beautiful moments" on postcards. And also collecting the occasional memento, such as tickets. To enjoy them every day, I used my long stairwell to display each year as a timeline. To attach it to my wall (textured wallpaper), I ordered the following product from you: Self-adhesive metal tape, white, width 35 mm, primer for magnets. To attach the cards, I'm using cube magnet 5.0 x 5.0 x 5.0 mm N42 Gold - holds 1.5 kg. I used the "Touchnote" app for the postcards. Since I and all my friends are so enthusiastic, I'd like to capture the third year (2017) on postcards and hang them up on a new shelf.
Magnetic attachment for an unusual lamp
Invisibly attach a ceiling light using magnets.
Magnetic attachment for an unusual lamp
Materials used:
Old wooden board, 2 m long, 5 kg (slightly sanded, varnished several times)
4 ultra-flat LED recessed spotlights, warm white, 3.5 W, 230 V, swiveling
A bit of cable and some clips (electrician)
2 metal disc Ø 50 mm with hole and countersink nickel
2 pieces neodymium pot magnet Ø 32.0 x 8.0 mm with counterbore holds 30 kg
With a ceiling height of 2.12 m in a small kitchen, there aren't too many options for attractive lighting. The standard offerings at the hardware store were unacceptable, so I had to make my own. I was allowed to get the board from my neighbor's old woodshed, and I ordered the spotlights online. The electrician pointed out that I couldn't attach the board directly to the ceiling, as even ultra-flat LEDs generate very little heat. Magnets immediately came to mind as a mounting option, but how exactly? A call to the magnet shop and the friendly and competent advice from the employee in their workshop was invaluable!The metal disc is 5 mm high, the flat magnet 8 mm high, resulting in a total distance to the ceiling of 13 mm – sufficient for this type of light. The placement of the two zinc discs was measured, and then they were anchored directly into the ceiling. When I tried to remove the pot magnet directly, I could only do so with pliers and with great difficulty, so I wallpapered over it and painted it twice. The weight of the long board is distributed with only two magnets, so I removed the wallpaper again. The flat clamps were screwed onto the board at the point determined by a plumb line. Four holes were drilled for the spotlights using a large hole saw (7.5 cm). The spotlights were then inserted, wired by the electrician, and the whole assembly was simply hung from the ceiling – after being connected to the cable, of course.
The finished ceiling light: It holds firmly and securely, but due to its length, two people are needed for installation or removal. The electricians were impressed with the magnetic solution and plan to use it again in future challenging projects. And I'm thrilled with my original ceiling light…
Bottle caps on the fridge - always unique!
Today we're presenting another application a customer has implemented using our powerful neodymium magnets: bottle caps on the refrigerator – always unique!
Bottle caps on the fridge - always unique!
Our eldest daughter (11 years old), and actually the whole family by now, collects bottle caps from all sorts of drinks from all sorts of countries. We probably now own around 500 different bottle caps from maybe 10 countries.Since the question always arose as to how to display this collection decoratively, we finally ended up on our almost 2-meter-high (and magnetic) refrigerator. I was looking fora way to attach the caps without damaging the refrigerator and also to be able to change the order/arrangement at any time. Naturally, that's when we came up with the idea of using magnets, and we found what we were looking for at your store.
I initially ordered 210 disc magnet Ø 5.0 x 5.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 1.1 kg, which now hold the collected bottle caps, starting with the top of the refrigerator door and now also on the side. The first 210 magnets were quickly used up, so we needed a second batch. Now all the magnets are gone, and the bottle caps are just gathering in boxes, but they'll continue to enhance the overall look of the refrigerator.I chose these small disc magnets because there shouldn't be any gap between them and the wall. Actually, the magnets are a bit too short, but the force is sufficient to hold the bottle caps closed.
Kitchen shelf knife holder
Today's application shows how a kitchen shelf becomes an invisible knife holder.
Kitchen Shelf Knife Holder
It always bothered me that my good knives would become dull and scratchy on these steel knife magnet holders. I keep my board directly above the kitchen counter. My knives should be attached directly to the shelf.No sooner said than done:
Mark the desired quantity.I have 10 times: block magnet 20.0 x 20.0 x 10.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 14.2 kg.The distance between the knives should be at least 3 cm. This makes it easier to grip the knife. At the same time, it prevents the magnetic attraction of the knife next to it.
Drill holes in the wood using an 8 mm drill bit.
File the holes rectangularly.File the wood on the visible side thin enough so that the knives will hold thanks to the magnets. (Steps 2 and 3 may be easier by using a router.)
Glue the magnets into the shelf.
Attach the magnetic board to the existing shelf.
Blu-ray cover presented magnetically
The covers of his enormous Blu-ray collection are presented magnetically here.
Blu-ray cover presented magnetically
Hello Magnetshop Team, after my Blu-ray movie collection reached a certain size, I started thinking about how to properly display the many beautifully designed covers. The usual storage on the shelf was becoming a bit too boring and cluttered. Some ideas, such as building a video store-style shelf or attaching metal strips to the wall and using magnets on the movies, didn't quite achieve the desired living space suitability. The solution: Magnetic paint Magpaint - magnetic wall paint 500 ml can! I don't think I need to explain much about the procedure; the pictures speak for themselves. Just make sure to apply a sufficiently thick layer of paint. It took me about 4-5 coats of paint until the covers, with 3-4 of the block magnet 20.0 x 10.0 x 1.0 mm N45 nickel - self-adhesive, adhered firmly to the wall and wouldn't slip down. Even after several weeks, nothing has shifted. And the removal and application process is very easy. Excellent!
The reactions of visitors speak for themselves. Everyone is thrilled! I initially thought the large surface area might seem a bit too "imposing," but that's not the case at all. Everything blends in well with the overall design, and it couldn't be more organized.
Now I'm glad I did it and wish all potential imitators lots of fun with the idea!
Transport figures in model making safely thanks to magnets
Magnets on figures for safe transport.
Transporting figures in model making safely thanks to magnets
Dear magnet-shop team,I purchased a small quantity of neodymium magnets from you this May. I recently had the opportunity to use them. I am thrilled with how well I was able to create my carrying case using your magnets. The magnets can be glued precisely, are the necessary identical size, and possess remarkable strength.I come from the model making and tabletop gaming community. A major focus of this hobby is designing and painting figures and bringing them to group meetings. Most of the time, such models can be easily transported in foam inserts.However, as soon as a figure exceeds certain dimensions or has delicate and protruding limbs, transport in foam inserts becomes problematic. Even if the models fit into the space, they are subject to vibrations that can damage sensitive models. A simple case from the hardware store provided a solution for me. I covered it with iron plates and fitted it with iron supports inside. The magnets can be easily attached with superglue and fit precisely under the figures' bases. In this way, I was able to make dozens of models transportable in a short time. The magnets are strong enough that the figures no longer move on their own or even fall off their bases when being packed and unpacked. These two pictures give you an idea of how much space I have for models when I no longer need foam padding and how well the magnets actually hold.
Products used:
Disc magnet Ø 4.0 x 2.0 mm N45 nickel- holds 450 g
Disc magnet Ø 4.0 x 3.0 mm N48 Nickel - holds 550 g
Magnetic super adhesive in bottle with dispensing needle - 20 gr.
Beer caps
Our customer created a unique display wall for his beer cap collection using wood, a CNC milling machine, and magnets.
Beer caps
Hello magnet-shop team! Thank you for the quick delivery of 460 disc magnet Ø 10.0 x 7.0 mm Y35 ferrite - holds 350 g. A friend of mine needed a display wall for his niece and her bottle cap collection. (Beer caps) So I got a sturdy plywood board and machined it with the CNC milling machine. The board has space for 450 magnets. The cutouts, similar to a bottle neck, allow for easy placement of the bottle caps. The magnets are simply pressed into these cutouts. Finally, I treated the board with wood oil.
Unique knife strip made of wild cherry wood
Kitchen knife rack made from local wild cherry wood.
Unique knife strip made of wild cherry wood
Hello, I made a knife rack for the kitchen from local wild cherry wood. Dimensions: 55 cm wide, 10 cm high. Unfortunately, I didn't take any photos during the intermediate steps, only of the finished product. I sawed the branch off a fallen wild cherry tree in the woods near our house during the storm in March last year and then let it dry in our apartment for about three-quarters of a year. The branch had a diameter of about 10-12 cm. Using a table saw, I cut out a "disc" of 2.6 to 2.7 cm. The goal was to preserve the bark. At both ends, a small piece was beveled for a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. It was carefully sanded to minimize bark loss. Then, using a fixed wood drill bit and a 2.3 cm diameter round drill bit, I drilled two rows of 19 holes each, spaced closely together. These holes are 2.1 cm deep. This leaves a residual wood thickness of approximately 0.5 cm. This shouldn't be done by hand, as it's difficult to get a precise 0.5 cm thickness! I tested the required drilling depth beforehand on scrap wood to determine the point at which my purchased magnets would "pull."Finally, I routed recesses for the mounting brackets. In this case, two old window latches from former East German windows :-)However, there are other suitable "invisible" furniture hangers available at hardware stores that work on the same principle. I then pressed my magnets; disc magnet Ø 22.0 x 8.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 11.5 kg into the holes. They hold without any additional glue. If the holes are a little too big, simply squeeze a bit of hot glue into them to secure them. In retrospect, the magnets' pulling force was so strong that I only filled every other hole. It would even be possible to fill just one row. The magnets are very strong, and the knives adhere extremely well!
I then attached the whole thing to the wall with two screws. Because they are positioned very close to the wall and the strip could only be pushed on with some pressure, it is now firmly in place and does not wobble. I would be delighted if you were as enthusiastic about my knife rack as I am.My visitors have always been very impressed with it :-)
Magnetic holder for dolls
To keep the little dolls standing upright, our customer built a magnetic holder using our magnets.
Dear Magnet Shop Team,I collect dolls. I want to display them, but unfortunately, they keep falling over. Therefore, I bought ferrite disc magnets from you, and they have helped me a lot to display my dolls neatly and tidily.I'll show you how:
Using the Magnets
I inserted a disc magnet Ø 8.0 x 2.0 mm Y30 ferrite - holds 150 g into the back of the doll's clothing. The clothing was sewn together. I made a stick out of model plastic and wood. This will also be fitted with a disc magnet.
Magnetic knife holder made of cherry wood
I wanted to make something special for my father's birthday…
Magnetic knife holder made of cherry wood
For this, I got three planks. These were planed by a carpenter and cut into 20 mm strips. There was quite a bit of waste, but it was enough to make two boards in the required dimensions. After the rough cut, the miter cuts for the stand were made, and the positions for the magnets were marked. The holes for the magnets are so deep that only 3 mm of wood remained. I couldn't drill the middle holes with the drill press because its reach is too small. That's why the cordless drill is in the picture. I used 37 the disc magnet Ø 15.0 x 5.0 mm N40 nickel - holds 4.8 kg, which were glued in place with mounting adhesive.Then, the front and back panels were glued together. To mill the radius, I used a leftover piece of cabinet back panel. I screwed a piece of 20 mm dowel to it so that it would fit into the bench holes. Luckily, one of the holes was the correct distance from the router bit. After that, all I had to do was glue on the base, sand it, and oil it. For oiling, I used Clou hard oil and applied approximately 7 coats.
Knives in the kitchen
Do you want to store your knives neatly and cleanly in the kitchen? Today we'll show you how it's done.
Knives in the kitchen
Another option is Your RRing magnet Ø 20.0 x 6.4 x 5.0 mm N35H nickel with counterbore north, which can be screwed flush to the wall.A rubber disc Ø 20 mm self-adhesive, protection of surfaces, glued onto the magnets. The washers cover the mounting screw.
Magnets on the stage
Tinkering with magnets
Hobby & leisure
Magnet applications
Attachment with magnets
Applications in the company
The main role goes to; Magnets on stage!
Magnets on the stage
Our application is for a play, "Dracula." He is killed with a stake. Curtain up! What does the name Dracula mean?His real name was Vlad III, called the Impaler. Another nickname was "Drăculea." This came from the Latin word for "dragon." However, it could also be related to the Romanian word "drac," which means "devil." Vampires are creatures based on a long and complex mythology.
The stake retracts telescopically; the tip is equipped with a disc magnet Ø 50.0 x 4.0 mm N40 Gold - holds 21 kgg, which sticks to clothing by means of another neodymium disc!
Elegant floating
Present high-quality knives in style by elegantly floating them in the kitchen.
Stylish presentation: Elegant floating
Dear Magnet Shop Team, I would like to describe how I used the rod magnet Ø 6.0 x 30.0 mm N42SH nickel - 150°C - holds 2 kg:The goal was to present some elegant, very high-quality knives without any visible hooks or fixings; they should "float" in front of the surface. I used a 16 mm thick wooden board, drilled holes at the necessary intervals, and then carefully tapped the magnets in with a rubber mallet. The knives hold perfectly and don't slip despite their weight and the smooth surface. I'm already planning several other projects, and I'd love to use magnets again for them.
Colored memo magnets in the after-school care center
Our colored memo magnets in the after-school care center show which group your child is in at pick-up times.A glance at the magnetic information board provides a constantly updated overview.
Colored memo magnets in the after-school care center
Dear Sir or Madam,I would like to briefly document what we have accomplished in our facility using the magnets we purchased from you.We have created an information board in our after-school care center to make it easier for parents and other authorized persons picking up a child to find them in the building.Since we have an "open house" in the afternoons and the children are in different rooms, they place their magnet (which we have labeled with their name) next to the room they will be going to (e.g., the gym). Each class has a different color to make it easier to find your way around the board. When a child is picked up, they put their magnet back in the space labeled with their class (1a, 2b, etc.). Children and parents can also use pictures to identify which teacher is in which room. Our information magnetic board has been very well received by parents, children, and educators and contributes to improving the structure of the facility.
Products used:
Memo magnet 53 x 23 x 9 mm FERRITE - orange with label zone
Memo magnet 53 x 23 x 9 mm FERRITE - blue with label zone
Memo magnet 53 x 23 x 9 mm FERRITE - red with label zone
Memo magnet 53 x 23 x 9 mm FERRITE - pink with label zone
Memo magnet 53 x 23 x 9 mm FERRITE - gray with label zone
Memo magnet 53 x 23 x 9 mm FERRITE - yellow with label zone
Memo magnet 53 x 23 x 9 mm FERRITE - green with label zone
Memo magnet 53 x 23 x 9 mm FERRITE - brown with label zone
Magnetic tape Marking tape, width 5 mm, black, sold by the meter
Memo magnet Ø 35 x 12 mm FERRITE - white with label zone
Magnetic shutter of a pinhole camera
Our customer is showing us today how a magnetic aperture shutter for a pinhole camera was created from two small magnets.
Magnetic shutter of a pinhole camera
With a pinhole camera, it is important that the shutter of the aperture (the entry hole for the light) moves completely smoothly away from and back into the camera body. This is important because otherwise the film inside the camera body will still be moving even while light is already falling on it. This aperture shutter design uses a ring magnet Ø 12.0 x 9.0 x 1.5 mm N45 nickel - holds 1.5 kg inside, and a disc magnet Ø 10.0 x 3.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 2 kg outside. The stainless steel opening itself is not magnetic. Both the ring magnet inside and the one integrated into the purple cap, mounted on a lacquered disc magnet, ensure optimal attraction and holding force when inserting and removing the cap, without causing any movement of the housing. You simply hear a quiet "click." And it holds.
Crown cap collection
Our customer demonstrates an elegant and incredibly simple solution with their magnetic application.
Crown cap collection
Dear Sir or Madam, Attached you will find three photos that illustrate my application in more detail. Background: i collect bottle caps (mainly from beer, but it doesn't matter if the caps are from soft drinks, etc.). I had been searching for a suitable way to display them for a long time. The requirements were: i didn't want to attach anything directly to a wall in my apartment. The bottle caps also needed to adhere reversibly so that, if the collection grew, I could easily reposition caps from the same region in close proximity. Therefore, adhesive was not an option. By chance, I discovered in the magnet shop that there is a magnetic paint Magpaint - magnetic wall paint 500 ml can which, when applied to a wall or similar surface, serves as a base for magnets. Standard artist canvases were coated three to four times with the magnetic paint to create the base. After light sanding with fine sandpaper, it was ready. Bottle caps are made of metallic material, so magnets stick to them. The magnets were then attached to the inside surfaces of the bottle caps; ring magnet Ø 11.0 x 2.7 x 4.5 mm Y35 ferrite - holds 350 g and the bottle caps adhere to the canvases, can be positioned appropriately and moved if necessary. For labeling, a magnetic tape Marking tape, width 15 mm, white, sold by the meter was cut into suitable pieces and labeled with printed labels.
Magnetic ball lifters for boules balls
A magnetic ball picker for heavy boules balls was created using our magnets.
Magnetic ball lifters for boules balls
Dear Sir or Madam, I would like to present my application for magnets here. To avoid having to bend down for the iron balls while playing boules, I built a ball picker. I drilled a neodymium pot magnet Ø 13.0 x 4.5 mm with counterbore holds 3 kg into a jack made of boxwood and attached a chain opposite it. This allows you to easily retrieve the balls using magnetic force.
Magnetic display of postcards
Display postcards magnetically with a magnetic spheres and nails.
Magnetic display of postcards
Hello, I have various uses for the small magnetic sphere / Sphere magnet Ø 5.0 mm Gold N40 - holds 400 g, for example, to temporarily display postcards. They hold the cards discreetly and securely enough, even with just one sphere. This works on a magnetic board, but also on nail heads. I used nails to push into a bulletin board, on which the cards can then be attached without making a hole with a pin. I also hammered dark blue-headed nails into the brown shelf of my bookshelf (the dark nails are almost invisible there), so notes or postcards can be attached there as well. I think it's great!
Model construction of a magnetic cross wood stack
Our customer has provided us with their instructions for building a model of a magnetic cross-stack of timber.
Model construction of a magnetic cross wood stack
Hello Magnet-Shop Team,here is my magnetic application. Construction of a model for a cross-stack of timber.Cross-stacks of timber are used to support loads (building collapse) or to enlarge surfaces so that supports (crane, aerial work platforms) don't sink in.
The model is used for the following training:
Aerial Work Platforms
Crane
Heavy Technical Rescue
To explain the cross-stack of timber in theory, I built a model.
Problem with the model: you can't just quickly move it from one place to another. The following magnets are used here: 3 times rod magnet Ø 3.0 x 15.0 mm N40 nickel - holds 650 g. Care must be taken to ensure that all magnets point in the same direction with their polarity.
Construction steps:
Cut the wood to length
Mark the holes
Pre-drill the holes with a 4 mm drill bit
Sand the wood (remove the markings)
Insert the magnets into the wood using a drive tool (machine screw) – ensure the polarity is correct (all pointing in the same direction)
Plexiglas cover magnetically attached
Plexiglass cover magnetically attached for mounting LED lighting to the ceiling.
Plexiglass – cover for LED living room lighting
I wanted to take advantage of LED lighting in our living room and install LED strips along a suspended ceiling structure. Unfortunately, there aren't many solutions available on the market yet. So I planned and implemented it myself. Here's our living room shown in a CAD drawing (because it's difficult to take a photo...), viewed diagonally from below: The surrounding lighting strip can be seen in the ceiling structure (white area). This is 17.5 m long in total.
Schematic illustration of the lighting strip.
In the I incorporated an aluminum profile into the plasterboard substructure. The LED strips will later be glued into this aluminum rail. For the cover, I used 6 mm frosted Plexiglas strips, which are attached to the plasterboard substructure using a block magnet and a disc magnet in the Plexiglas. Plexiglas has a considerable thermal expansion (approx. 1.8 mm/m at 25°C). With this magnet combination, the Plexiglas can expand without losing its magnetic adhesion. The magnets are arranged at a distance of approximately 25 cm on both sides and are glued to the substructure with epoxy glue and to the Plexiglas with superglue. Thus, this project uses approximately 150 disc magnets and 150 block magnets. I created the necessary recesses in the plasterboard with a Dremel.
Magnets used:
Disc magnet Ø 5.0 x 3.0 mm N40 nickel - holds 900 g
Block magnet 10.0 x 6.0 x 2.0 mm N52 nickel - holds 1.25 kg
Epoxy two-component adhesive 24 ml transparent twin syringe
Magnetic super adhesive in bottle with dispensing needle - 20 gr.
Given the stated holding force of the magnets, the selection seems oversized, however, practical tests have shown that this is not the case in my project. Not all magnets are perfectly aligned (not under laboratory conditions...), the force is applied not only vertically but also from the side, the weight of the plexiglass strip has to be supported and, what's more, the plexiglass shouldn't fall off when vacuuming.
Magnet therapeutic horse blanket
A magnetic therapeutic horse blanket for healing purposes is today's topic.
Magnet therapeutic horse blanket
Hello Magnet-Shop Team!I have used various sizes of your neodymium magnets for magnetic therapy purposes on my horse.
Currently, there is no suitable loop available commercially for placing magnets on a horse's knee joint.Therefore, I inserted a disc magnet Ø 20.0 x 3.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 4.1 kg kg into a 10 cm wide Velcro strip. The spacing is 5 to 8 cm.I attached the closed Velcro strip to a thin horse blanket using rivets. This blanket reaches knee height and covers the spinal area.
I also attached a disc magnet Ø 10.0 x 2.0 mm N40 gold - holds 1.1 kg to the inside of the hoof bells with duct tape and incorporated more into Velcro fetlock bands. My horse is grateful.
Magnetic arming tabletop characters
Arm your tabletop miniatures magnetically with our products.
Magnetic arming tabletop characters
Hello, I would like to present my magnetic application here: Modularizing tabletop miniatures to adapt to different opponents.With different models, it is possible and also necessary to mount different weapons, support systems, and/or shields. This is less about aesthetics and more about the rules. Normally, these attachments are permanently glued to the model – many models with different equipment are needed to be prepared for every opponent. By using 2, 3, and 5 mm magnets, the models can be designed modularly, thus saving money in two ways (a model can quickly cost over €10, while some magnets only cost a few tens of cents). The block magnet 3.0 x 1.0 x 1.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 150 g is particularly ideal for making weapons magnetic. It fits perfectly into the existing openings on the model and can be easily integrated (right in the picture). These magnets also have the advantage that, unlike round magnets, the attached parts can only be rotated a few degrees and therefore always point in the correct direction. Entire arms of larger models can be ideally attached with disc magnet Ø 5.0 x 1.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 290 g, these even hold the alignment position. (left and middle models) Even with quite small parts, a lot is possible; the disc magnet Ø 2.0 x 1.0 mm N50 nickel - holds 130 g can be very easily concealed on the model (bottom center, the small black dot in the back) and thus allows for the optional attachment of a squad leader's backpack. Even heads can be made interchangeable this way. To install the magnets, 2 mm and 5 mm drill bits, as well as various milling cutters, were used in addition to superglue – simple and hardly noticeable to the untrained eye. The disc magnet Ø 20.0 x 1.5 mm Y30 ferrite - holds 200 g in the background facilitates the transport of the figures by allowing them to be glued to the underside of the base plates and placed on their corresponding counterparts in the transport case.
Creative climbing with magnets
Tinkering with magnets
Hobby & leisure
Magnet applications
Fun & games
Attachment with magnets
Applications in the company
With our colorful magnets, our customer creates an opportunity for creative magnetic climbing in their children's group.
Creative climbing with magnets
Hello Magnet-shop Team,I am a climbing instructor and supervise a children's group aged 4-7 years. Everything has to be playful with children, otherwise it doesn't hold their interest for long.
I bought magnets from you in May of this year. And these are exactly the ones:
Memo magnet Ø 10 x 8 mm NEODYMIUM - green - holds 400 g
Memo magnet Ø 10 x 8 mm NEODYMIUM - yellow - holds 400 g
Memo magnet Ø 10 x 8 mm NEODYMIUM - blue - holds 400 g
The diameter is crucial because these magnets are exactly the same size as an M10 socket head cap screw, which is typically used to attach climbing holds to the wall. The height is also crucial to ensure they don't protrude too far beyond the holds and thus can't accidentally fall off. These colors are chosen because they are part of the color set on my color cube.
I now have the option to mark holds to be used in an exercise. Or, to mark a route, i.e., a series of holds to be climbed.Or, I distribute the magnets on the holds on the wall and the children can collect them. Who has the most? Or, the magnets have to be moved higher and higher from hold to hold while climbing. Or, everyone gets to draw a magnet; everyone with the same color forms a team. Or, who can reach the furthest? The magnets make success visible. Or, all the holds that have been held with the hands are marked with a magnet and can no longer be stepped on. Or... Or...
Back then, I had no idea how versatile these could be for climbing games. My only drawback: I only have three colors so far. But I'll change that soon!
Drawer replacement attached magnetically
There's no drawer in the kitchen, so I simply attached a magnetic drawer substitute.
Drawer replacement attached magnetically
Hello, I recently moved and unfortunately discovered that my new kitchen doesn't have a cutlery drawer. So, using neodymium magnets and an aluminum sheet, I turned a necessity into a virtue. I glued a plywood panel to the back of the aluminum sheet (1 mm thick). I had previously drilled approximately 70 holes in these, into each of which I placed a block magnet 10.0 x 10.0 x 4.0 mm N48 nickel - holds 2.8 kg. Then I glued the back side shut to prevent the magnets from accidentally falling out of their holes. Finally, the metal sheet ended up on the wall and was decorated with my cutlery.
Magnetic closure for knife case
Magnetic clasp for knife case to keep it safe and secure.
Magnetic closure for knife case
Hello dear Magnet Shop Team!I used a small disc magnet Ø 6.0 x 2.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 700 g from your range as a clasp for my knife case. I keep a Japanese folding knife in it. The magnet was glued to the leather.
Redesign of a showcase with magnetic paint
Our products reliably help with the redesign of a display case.
Redesign of a showcase with magnetic paint
Dear Magnet Shop Team, At the beginning of the year, we purchased the rod magnet Ø 5.0 x 10.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 950 g, which we are using to refresh our display case for the community. I simply painted a wooden board several times with Magnetic Paint Dupli-Color gray - 0.5 liters and that was it. Simple, effective, and user-friendly. The magnets hold even laminated sheets firmly in place and are barely noticeable due to their size. We are all absolutely thrilled! You often see large, round magnets in display cases that take up a lot of space from the paper and usually don't adhere well. You're best served with rod magnets!!!
Art exhibition
Our super magnets aren't just for technicians. They're also a sought-after tool in art exhibitions.
Art exhibition
Dear Magnet4you Team,We've been using your magnets in our art education work and exhibition presentations for a long time. The magnets are barely visible and very practical to work with. In December 2013/January 2014, we were able to present our collaborative artwork "Visit to the Artists' House" using them. Our visitors' monotypes were displayed on long steel cables using small magnets.Most recent example: the exhibition "Mobile Phone - My Everything". Here, there are a lot of photographs to display. We do this with your tiny magnets. The photos can be easily moved and aligned correctly. This saves a lot of time. For photos/images, we use: disc magnet Ø 5.0 x 2.0 mm N40 nickel - holds 650 g and disc magnet Ø 1.0 x 1.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 25 g.
Or we use it as an interactive element in the exhibition. It works perfectly for the "Selfie/Suglie" photo series!
The audience is invited to match the correct pairs. The small photographs are mounted on magnetic self-adhesive film and are easy to handle. For Selfie/Suglie, we use: nEODYMIUM Power Magnetic foil 300 x 300 x 1.5 mm self-adhesive.
Next week we have a big project, P[art]. With over 120 students, we are creating a collection of materials on the theme of artists' houses, and the collection will grow daily. To make this easy, we'll work with your magnetic paper, which we'll cut into strips and have the students label and arrange on a giant metal door.
For this, we'll use magnetic Paper / magnetic inkjet paper to print on yourself A4.
Color coding with identification tapes
Our marking tapes serve as color-coded and visual identifiers for all organizational and planning tasks on metal surfaces.
Color coding with identification tapes
Dear Sir or Madam, we are a wholesale company for roofing and sheet metal work supplies. For flexible warehouse labeling, we use your marking tapes:
Magnetic tape Marking tape, width 30 mm, blue, sold by the meter
Magnetic tape Marking tape, width 30 mm, white, sold by the meter
Magnetic tape Marking tape, width 30 mm, yellow, sold by the meter
Magnetic tape Marking tape, width 30 mm, red, sold by the meter
This allows us to mark new goods more quickly without having to print new labels. The lengths are very easy to vary thanks to the material being sold by the meter.
XXL magnetic board
With the help of our magnets, you can create an:
XXL magnetic board
Hello, Enclosed you will find two photos of a possible application with a brief description and a few practical tips. Extra large magnetic board at a bargain price! ;) Admittedly, the idea of a magnetic board is certainly nothing new, but we have found an affordable alternative. Usually, you buy a ready-made magnetic board. For example, 50 cm x 50 cm (approx. € 35). For an area of 2 m x 2 m, i.e. 16 x € 35, that equates to € 560. Something at least as good but considerably cheaper are shelf boards from the hardware store. The boards are available individually and in various sizes. This way, you can create recesses for light switches, for example. The picture shows shelves, seven measuring 50 cm x 100 cm and one measuring 50 cm x 80 cm. To attach photos, invitations, vouchers, thank you cards, memos, calendars, timetables, postcards, etc., we use "Rod magnet Ø 5.0 x 10.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 950 g". They offer the best value for money. 950 grams holds even very thick paper. I immediately ordered 160 pieces. They are the cheapest then. I hope you have fun trying them out. Also suitable as a gift or surprise for loved ones.
Romantic name tags
In today's magnet application, we're introducing you to romantic name badges with magnets.
Romantic name tags
Hello dear magnets4you team! For our wedding, I was looking for a way to attach the boutonnieres without using the standard pins that poke small holes in the clothing. The idea came to me after adding magnets and matching washers.
Products used:
Disc magnet Ø 15.0 x 2.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 2.1 kg
Washer (counterpart): any washer with a diameter of 15 mm can be used
Our version of the badge isn't just a simple pin, as is common here in Bavaria, but also serves as a kind of name tag. A picture of the finished product is attached. For the final copy, the name will be printed and not just handwritten.Background to the name card: Our extended family is quite large, and this way everyone can get in touch quickly and easily. We think: A truly cost-effective alternative to the simple pushpin and absolutely brilliant!
Every wedding naturally has its own style and character. Therefore, our idea is to allow the use of magnets instead of pins, thus protecting clothing. After all, you don't want to cause any trouble with your guests.
Magnetic products in use
Our products for your creativity.
Magnetic products in use
In the first photo, you can see my open desk. I have attached the magnetic strip ELEMENT SMALL 350 x 50 mm - stainless steel magnetic strip to it. Inside the matchboxes is the disc magnet Ø 6.0 x 1.0 mm N45 nickel - self-adhesive. The boxes adhere to the magnetic strips.
In the second photo you can see a large picture frame with a plastic pane. I attached the magnetic tape self-adhesive on one side - 10.0 x 1.5 mm with TESA 4965 to this, so my Framelits stay in place. Recently, I also added a hook magnet Ø 10 mm NEODYMIUM - zinc - holds 2 kg. This allows several Framelits to be placed on this picture frame.
Creative products with magnets
Our client sells interesting and creative products with magnets for a wide variety of occasions.
Creative products with magnets
I've already ordered several magnets for my products from your shop.I regularly promote your site. I'm thrilled!
You have unbeatable prices and incredibly fast delivery! Thank you! I have almost 1000 enthusiastic creative friends on Facebook. They regularly share my ideas. Information such as sources will be announced.
Here are some pictures of my creations: Flower-shaped pinboard magnets with disc magnet Ø 8.0 x 2.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 1 kg.
Magnetic tablet holder made of wood
With skill, wood, and magnets, you can create a practical and magnetic wooden tablet holder.
Magnetic tablet holder made of wood
Dear Sir or Madam,I built an iPad holder/stand using your magnets and would like to present it to you:
Magnets used: rod magnet Ø 3.0 x 15.0 mm N40 nickel - holds 650 g
Material: Wood: For initial tests, I used softwood because it is easy and quick to work with. For later versions, I used hardwood, which is more robust and better suited for daily use. The sealant was linseed oil. Work steps:
Marking: Precise work is crucial here. Measure your tablet accurately and mark everything with a pencil.
Rough cutting of the wood: Proceed according to your own preferences.
Finishing: The workpiece can be further processed and refined with sandpaper.
Attaching the magnets: A drill press should be used here. Otherwise, the holes will not be straight and the magnet cannot be inserted properly. Otherwise, for wood, a drill bit the same thickness as the magnet is sufficient, and no glue is needed.
Finish: I used linseed oil because it was on hand ;) Varnishes are too thick and can render the workpiece unusable.
Pinboard magnets made from recycled bottle caps
Making magnetic pinboard magnets from recycled bottle caps in no time with our products.
Pinboard magnets made from recycled bottle caps
We bought the magnets from magnet-shop.net to make magnetic bottle caps. Simply glue them to the back with a hot glue gun, and you're done!For this, we used two "Disc magnet Ø 8.0 x 2.0 mm Y30 ferrite - holds 150 g" (one wasn't enough, next time we'll order larger magnets).
Magnetic wooden cladding for hi-fi amplifiers
Our customer visually enhanced his hi-fi amplifier using our magnets and crafted a magnetic wooden panel.
Magnetic wooden cladding for hi-fi amplifiers
Dear Sir or Madam, In the late 80s and early 90s, hi-fi companies like Luxman, Denon, Sony, and Accuphase often attached wooden side panels to their high-end equipment. Unfortunately, this luxury is no longer found today. Since I wanted to visually enhance my Denon amplifier with these wooden panels, but didn't want the hassle of screwing them on, I first covered perfectly cut MDF side panels with veneer. Next, I drilled a number of countersinks on the inside (at that point, I didn't yet know how many I would need) and inserted the cube magnet 8.0 x 8.0 x 8.0 mm N45 Gold - holds 4.5 kg into them. Glue wasn't necessary, as I was able to tap them firmly and securely into the grooves with a small rubber mallet. Then, all I had to do was attach and align the wooden side panels to the amplifier – done. I think it looks very high-quality, and I saved a lot of time and hassle because I didn't have to drill holes for through screws that might have damaged the veneer.
Metallic world map with LED lighting
A unique metallic world map with LED lighting was created here with skilled craftsmanship and our products!
Metallic world map with LED lighting
Hello magnet.shop Team! I wanted to show you my application for ring magnets. This project is a world map as wall decor. The material is rusted metal, which has been sealed with clear lacquer. On the back, I attached LED strips with chasing lights. To attach everything to the wall, I ordered ring magnet Ø 20.0 x 4.5 x 4.0 mm N42 nickel with counterbore south. These magnets were screwed to the wall using appropriate spacers. (See picture) The magnets are strong enough to hold the 2-6 kg metal sheets! The result is truly unique!
Invisible decoration attachment
Changing decorations throughout the year - a perfect idea for using our magnets.
Invisible decoration attachment
Hello!I would like to introduce you to my application; I think the idea is very good.
Task:Attaching Christmas balls to the kitchen window without having to drill holes in the ceiling.The Christmas balls are removed after Christmas, a different ceiling can be hung for Easter, etc.
I painted dots on the ceiling using magnetic Paint Dupli-Color gray - 0.5 liters.I applied the paint twice.After the paint dried, I attached hook magnet Ø 16 mm NEODYMIUM - zinc - holds 6 kg to these dots.
Now I can hang Christmas balls on them.
After Christmas, I want to remove the magnetic hooks and paint over the magnetic paint white.And at Easter, I can reattach the magnetic hooks and hang other decorations.This way, the ceiling always looks neat. When the decorations are removed, the magnets can be easily removed. When new decorations are added, they quickly adhere to the magnetic paint.
Magnetic key holder for adults
Today we're showcasing another DIY project: a magnetic key rack for adults.Our customer designed a key rack that's truly unique:
Magnetic key holder for adults
Hello neodymium enthusiasts,I recently started using neodymium magnets for a key rack I designed just a few days ago.Here's the disc magnet Ø 15.0 x 3.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 2.9 kg in use. These magnets have enough power to keep a set of keys securely in place. They are attached to the back of a plywood board. These do not have direct contact with the metal ring used.I will certainly use these methods in future projects as well.
A perfect gift for a bachelor party! This will be a hit at the party! Unique and special! Fun and interesting!
Construction of a generator with discmagnets
Disc magnets from our product range were used for a term paper "Building a Generator." This application is briefly presented below.
Construction of a generator with discmagnets
Hello everyone, A little about me: I'm a high school student in 11th grade MA1, and I bought a disc magnet Ø 10.0 x 2.5 mm N45 nickel - holds 1.4 kg from you. I used it to build a generator. The armature is from an old ceiling fan. You can find pictures in the attachment. P.S.: The generator will be part of my term paper, which I'm presenting in chemistry. This will supply a fuel cell with electricity.
Attaching a horizontal stabilizer to a model aircraft
Today we're presenting an application from the field of model building: Attaching a horizontal stabilizer to a model airplane.
Attaching a horizontal stabilizer to a model airplane
Hello Magnet-Shop Team,I'm an avid model builder, and the question always comes up: How do I attach my plug-in horizontal stabilizer to the fuselage? There are a variety of ways I've solved this problem. But I wasn't satisfied with any of them. Whether it was screwing, fastening with springs, or using grub screws in the spar, these options are always a hassle when assembling the model.Now I've tried your neodymium magnets, and I'm thrilled with the solution!I used the Disc magnet Ø 5.0 x 3.0 mm N40 Nickel - holds 900 g!
Finally, a picture of the shell of my Grob G180 SPn.
First, I checked the position of the magnets on the mount of the I marked the horizontal stabilizer on the left and right sides of the vertical stabilizer and on the root ribs of the stabilizers themselves. Then, using a standard hand-held milling machine, I machined two holes, each on the left and right sides of the mount and in the left and right elevators. In this case, they were 5x3mm.
I then simply attached the neodymium magnet with a little Epoxy two-component adhesive 24 ml transparent twin syringe.I did the same for the other three holes. It's especially important to ensure the correct polarity of the magnets.
Now that the resin has hardened, simply snap them together, and the tail unit is attached to the fuselage without any fiddling! With the two disc magnets on each side, the tail unit is easily held to the fuselage and can also be easily removed again.
Exactly as it should be!
Converting a candlestick into a shot glass stand
Our customer had a very special idea that he didn't want to withhold from us: Converting a candlestick into a shot glass stand with magnets and metal discs.
Converting a candlestick into a shot glass stand
Hello magnet-shop team!
With your threaded pot magnets, I converted a candle holder into a shot glass holder.I removed the original candle holders by unscrewing them and screwed in your ferrite pot magnet Ø 25.0 x 7.0 mm, thread M4x8, holds 4 kg with the appropriate thread. For the glasses I used your metal disc Ø 20 mm with hole and countersink nickel.Thanks to your magnets, I found a new use for this candlestick and it became a great gift for a hunter!
Craft idea: pincushion rings
Craft idea: Pincushion rings; "Baking with wool" - You'd love to bite into these little helpers our customer made.
Craft idea: pincushion rings
Hello magnet-shop team!
I recently started "baking" with wool.The result is pincushion rings with hidden disc magnet Ø 8.0 x 3.0 mm N40 nickel - holds 1.5 kg inside the icing. This way, sewing pins and pins that have fallen down or are scattered on the table can be quickly picked up and collected. A strong neodymium magnet was crocheted in.
...more colors and toppings are in the works, and we'll also be baking our own cookies!
Best wishes!
Irresistibly cute and practical!
Key magnetic holder
A pretty and quite practical application: Key magnet holder
Key magnet holder - the perfect gift idea for forgetful friends
Hello magnet-shop team!
I am hereby sending you my magnet application:This is a key magnet that can be placed in the entrance area of your apartment.
It hangs from the ceiling with a rope, and when entering the apartment, simply holding the key ring is enough to attach the key. This way, when you leave the apartment, you always know where you left your key, saving valuable time. The product is sold in a small wooden box, making it a wonderful small gift for people who often search for their keys.
The pendant contains the: Disc magnet Ø 10.0 x 10.0 mm N48 nickel - holds 4.2 kg
Invisible and flexible mounting of a knife collection
Hanging knives easily and decoratively - our customer had the perfect idea: Invisible and flexible mounting of a knife collection
Invisible and flexible mounting of a knife collection
Hello, I would like to explain my idea/application for the magnets I purchased:I am a knife collector and have a large collection. As a collector, you are naturally proud of your collection and try to present it accordingly.I have a wooden back wall with a frame around it. I covered the back wall with carpet or felt. I screwed brass hooks into the wooden wall on which I can place the knives. This isn't quite so easy, because each hook has to be adjusted to the width of the knife. A collection grows and changes over time, so with my version, I had to move the hooks each time, which is a considerable time-consuming process. My idea was to replace the hooks with magnets with a hole in the middle for screwing on. I screw the magnets to the back panel and adjust the spacing with washers. I glue a thin felt sheet to the magnets to protect the surface of my knives. I chose a specially adjusted spacing for short, medium, and long knives so that I can swap the knives of different sizes back and forth without having to change anything.
Magnets used: Ring magnet Ø 20.0 x 4.5 x 4.0 mm N42 nickel with counterbore south
Knife strip with disc magnets
Keeping all your kitchen knives within easy reach and space-saving – this is best done with a homemade knife rack with disc magnets.
Knife strip with disc magnets
Hello dear Magnet-Shop team,Thanks to the disc magnet Ø 15.0 x 8.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 7.2 kg, I have built a simple but effective knife rack!
Originally, I just wanted to banish my sharp knives from the drawer, but a knife block was too bulky or just got in the way. So I came up with the idea of a space-saving magnetic wooden knife rack.
How did I do it? It's that simple!
This knife magnet block is made from a laminated beechwood board and 5 magnets.Pre-drilled with an 11 mm Forstner bit and then enlarged in diameter and depth with a router with a groove cutter (up to approximately 2 mm wall thickness).
Even the large knife stays securely on the bar! Ingenious!And now the finished knife bar? Isn't that elegant and space-saving?
Floating Hi-Fi CD player
Our customer has taken on an interesting project in the hi-fi sector: A floating hi-fi CD player.
Floating Hi-Fi CD player
Hello Magnet Shop Team,I would like to introduce you to my little project.
My basic idea was to build a base for a hi-fi CD player with virtually no contact between the device and the surface.On the one hand i used disc magnet Ø 20.0 x 2.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 2.5 kg and on the other hand i used block magnet 10.0 x 10.0 x 4.0 mm N48 nickel - holds 2.8 kg. Two plastic bushings are embedded in the center to guide the upper plate, from which two metal rods protrude.
When the two plates are placed on top of each other, the repulsive effect is sufficient to support the CD player, and the metal rods prevent the plates from twisting due to the magnets. The entire assembly is placed in the existing frame and is not externally recognizable as a floating support.
The images show the arrangement of the magnets with the guides, as well as the existing gap between the two shelves with the CD player in place.
The actual purpose of the design is to give the player a better foundation for "playing" and to keep out possible external influences. This measure results in a finer spatial reproduction of the sound image in my system.
Hook magnet as a petanque ball picker
Play boules without straining your back with a hook magnet as a petanque ball lifter.
Hook magnet as a petanque ball lifter
Hello Magnet Shop Team!We are boules players, and this is our magnet application: Hook magnet as a petanque ball lifter
When playing boules, you can of course bend down and pick up the balls or pull them up with a neodymium hook magnets on a string.These lifters are available from specialist retailers, but they are too weak. We used the 6 kg magnets for quite a while. Now I've installed the 10 kg magnets. This makes handling even better, depending on the ground conditions!
Hook magnet Ø 16 mm NEODYMIUM - zinc - holds 6 kg and hook magnet Ø 20 mm NEODYMIUM - zinc - holds 10 kg
Pimp your car with our magnets! Attachment of license plates
Vehicle tuning with magnets from magnets4you - Pimp your car with our magnets! Attaching license platesRemovable license plates? No problem. With the right magnets, this is quick and easy.
Attaching license plates
Hello magnet-shop team!My application is certainly a bit unusual!Since I like to make custom modifications to my car and attend meetings, I didn't want my license plate to appear in photos online.So, I needed a simple solution to quickly mount and remove my license plate.I didn't want suction cups because I don't like the look......then I found your block magnet 20.0 x 3.5 x 16.0 mm N35 nickel - holds 4.1 kg!First, I looked for free spaces on the license plate and glued the magnets there using Epoxy two-component adhesive 24 ml transparent twin syring.While the glue was drying, I removed my car's front bumper.
Pimp your car with our magnets!
After the glue had set, I held the license plate to the bumper with the help of a second person and then glued the other 10 magnets on from behind.In my opinion, this method is the best for temporarily removing your license plate.The magnets hold rock solid. There is no chance of losing the license plate while driving. Even an industrial pressure washer can't move the license plate.Since this method has proven very effective, I will also be attaching the rear license plate with your magnets this year.
Baltic and North Sea fridge magnets
Our customer had a great idea for homemade refrigerator magnets: Baltic and North Sea refrigerator magnets
Baltic and North Sea refrigerator magnets
Hello dear Magnet Shop Team,
I have collected beautiful Störtebeker beer bottle caps with pictures of Baltic and North Sea cities.Thanks to your magnets and 100 pieces double-sided adhesive dots Ø 15 mm - no magnet!, these have become a wonderful collection of refrigerator magnets!
For sensitive surfaces, however, I recommend the nickel-coated disc magnets, as the disc magnet Ø 14.0 x 8.0 mm Y30 ferrite - holds 450 g may have small burrs.
Memo magnets for attaching pictures to the stair railing
A decorative way to really showcase Christmas mail.
Memo magnets for attaching pictures to the stair railing
Dear Magnetshop Team, After receiving our magnets from the online shop, we put them to their first seasonal use shortly after: attaching our Christmas mail to a metal stair railing.Such a stair railing is perfect for decoration or for cleverly displaying pictures, etc. However, you also need fasteners that are easy to attach and can also be removed without leaving any residue. The memo magnet Ø 40 x 8 mm FERRITE - black - holds 1.2 kg are ideal for this purpose. Since the stair railing in this case is painted gray, we chose the black magnets. This makes the Christmas mail stand out beautifully and can be revisited at any time during a contemplative moment. Our children also enjoy hanging cards or letters on the railing with a memo magnet. Tip: With the memo magnets, you can also easily secure a string of lights or similar items hanging from the stair railing.
Magnetic decoration with champagne capsules
This great magnet application for all champagne fans was presented by our customer: Magnetic decoration with champagne capsules
Magnetic decoration with champagne capsules
Used:Disc magnet Ø 4.0 x 4.0 mm N45 nickel- holds 650 g
I use the magnets to attach champagne capsules in various places.
Homemade crocheted flower fridge magnets made of wool!
Today we're introducing you to a magnet application created by one of our customers: handmade crocheted flower fridge magnets made of wool!
Handmade crocheted flower fridge magnets made of wool!
Hello! The magnets are very easy to use: I crochet flowers from thick felt wool.
5 chain stitches to form a slip ring
In the first row, make two single crochet stitches in each chain stitch
Crochet three or four rounds, depending on the size
Then crochet the petals in a different color
When the flower is finished, I attach the disc magnet Ø 20.0 x 2.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 2.5 kg from the back and crochet the whole thing with thin yarn. once
Done
Very decorative, funny, a lovely gift, and a real eye-catcher. I initially tried using hot glue, but it didn't hold because the wool fibers ripped out. Magnets are very strong, so they're supposed to hold something! Crocheting around the edges cushions the effect, making it easy to hold three postcards at once!
Photo gallery
Our customer presented us with a great home accessory: Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery
Hello dear Magnet-Shop team,
I have used your magnetic paint Magpaint - magnetic wall paint 500 ml can and your magnetic tape self-adhesive on one side - 19.0 x 1.5 mm premium adhesive, a photo gallery was created that offers the advantage of being able to swap photos quickly and, above all, without leaving any residue. It also looks cool and is affordable for its size, assuming a bit of work is involved.
On the white-painted wall, I marked the three beams with masking tape and then applied 4 or 5 layers of magnetic paint (layers of magnetic paint based on the weight of the objects to be hung on the wall). Then I applied the blue wall paint on top.
Then, I applied 4 small strips of self-adhesive magnetic tape to the back of each photo, and you're done! (Half the width of the magnetic tape is sufficient for each image.)
Creative presentation of bottle caps
Our client presented their application to us: Creative presentation of bottle caps
Creative presentation of bottle caps
What do you do with a considerable pile of collected and display-worthy bottle caps?You wait a few years (during which the collection steadily grows but languishes in a box) until – after numerous other possibilities simply didn't work – the brilliant idea strikes: the refrigerator front is so white and so clear... but how do I attach the bottle caps there without damaging either if I ever need to remove them? By chance, my eye fell on an office magnet, whose plastic coating provided a perfect grip for the bottle cap. And while researching their price, the "super magnets" caught my eye. And that was even better, because it meant the installation could be done invisibly. And then everything happened very quickly. I opted for the disc magnet Ø 10.0 x 1.0 mm N35 nickel - holds 500 g and the result is truly impressive.Almost 400 bottle caps have found their place, and more will follow...
Individual refrigerator magnets
A successful classic is our customer's magnet application: Custom refrigerator magnets.
Custom refrigerator magnets
These fun and stylish refrigerator magnets are made with ferrite disc magnets.Ferrite magnets can be glued to any surface: wood, plastic, or, as in this example, metal! In our range you will also find accessories for your magnetic applications, such as our Magnetic super adhesive in bottle with dispensing needle - 20 gr.!
We hope you enjoy crafting!
Magnetic attachment of photo canvases
Our customer found a nice way to attach photos to the wall: Magnetic mounting for photo canvases.
Magnetic attachment of photo canvases
Hello dear Magnet Shop team,
I built a fairly flexible mounting for photo canvases using magnets. Standard shelf profiles from a hardware store are attached to the wall. I glued a disc magnet Ø 10.0 x 1.0 mm N35 nickel - self-adhesive to the back of the photo canvases.
The great thing is that you can create quite a bit of space for photos at first – but you can then gradually add the photos to the tiled wall without having to get out the drill every time. You can also change the arrangement at any time. I also really like the slightly floating effect of the pictures.
Magnetic CD – Attachment to Sloping Roof
Spice up a sloping roof made easy: magnetic CD mounting on sloping roofs.
Magnetic CD mounting on sloping roofs
Our customer presented us with his idea of how to build a great CD wall with little effort, even upside down:
Hello dear Magnet-Shop team,The boring sloping roof in my room always bothered me.Now I had the idea of displaying my old CDs here.I've stuck your wall strip Ferro strip self-adhesive white 100 cm - MAULstandard to the wall and the small I placed the disc magnet Ø 10.0 x 2.0 mm N35 nickel - holds 1 kg in the jewel case and can then hang it securely on the sloping ceiling.I will also use this solution for the rest of my CD collection!
Magnetic tape and magnetic foil as teaching and learning aids
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With magnets, you can explain not only magnetism, but everything else too - magnetic tape and magnetic foil as teaching and learning aids.
Our customer shows you her example:
Magnetic tape and magnetic foil as teaching and learning aids
Hello dear Magnet-Shop team,Attached are the pictures of my magnet application:I used your magnetic foil and self-adhesive magnetic tapes for efficient teaching and learning tools.
From the magnetic foil white coating, width 1000 x 0.85 mm, running meters, I made speech bubbles with the help of Cut out with scissors. The labels were written on with a felt-tip pen, or self-printed stickers were applied. (Image top left)
I then created the required headings for my board using magnetic foil Marking tape - width 200 mm - white, sold by the meter. (Picture top right)In order to be able to use the old paper speech bubbles that were already there on the board, I used the magnetic tape self-adhesive on one side - 25.4 x 1.5 mm with TESA 4965. I cut the ribbon to the appropriate length with scissors and glued it to the back.
Hanging tea cans and storing them to save space
More space in the kitchen with magnets from magnets4you; hanging tea tins and storing them in a space-saving manner
Hanging tea cans and storing them to save space
Hello,I would like to share my magnet application with you.
To create space on the countertop, the tea tins need to be placed under the shelf directly above them. Instead of a more complex storage solution, a friend suggested using magnets. Voilà. With two neodymium pot magnet Ø 16.0 x 5.0 mm with countersink - 150°C, a tea caddy weighing up to 600 g can be suspended in a "floating" manner. Two magnets of this category (which can actually hold up to 2.3 kg) are only necessary because they are covered in felt. This is intended to prevent scratches on the caddy and also provide a certain amount of acoustic insulation when attaching it. Alternatively, a single, larger and stronger magnet could be used. A larger surface area would also make attaching easier. You could just as easily do without the felt altogether.
How does it work? It's very straightforward.
The shelf in our example is made of wood, so the pre-drilled holes should be very thin to avoid splitting the shelf base. The felt should completely enclose the magnets, meaning it should be screwed tightly between the shelf and the magnet to ensure it stays in place. The screws shouldn't pull on the felt thread when attaching it, so it's best to cut it lightly in the appropriate places. To do this, you can wrap the felt around the magnet once and mark the "holes" with a pencil, where you then make a tiny cut with scissors. Afterward, the magnets can be prepared with the screw and felt. All that's left to do is screw them under the shelf (hold the screws with the magnet in place beforehand to check that they're the right length). And now we have a practical way to hang our tea tins.
Flexible magnetic wall
A very interesting idea to spice up your home: a flexible magnetic wall made with neodymium magnets.
Flexible magnetic wall
Hello dear Magnetshop team,I'm presenting my flexible magnetic pinboard. I bought hard foam balls from a toy store, cut them in half, painted them, glued them to the wall, and connected them with spring steel wires (diameter: 1 mm).With your rod magnet Ø 4.0 x 10.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 900 g, you can create a creative, flexible pinboard that can even be set up around corners or along the ceiling.I hope you like my idea!
HDF refrigerator magnets
Individual, practical, inexpensive - that's how you could describe our customer's magnet application: HDF refrigerator magnets.
HDF refrigerator magnets
Hello, I make magnets from HDF and your disc magnet Ø 20.0 x 6.0 mm Y30 ferrite - holds 800 g.I mount original photos onto the HDF board and glue your magnet to the back with superglue.These magnets are particularly decorative on the refrigerator and can also hold several notes if necessary, because they are a beautiful strong magnet.
Design object
Even if the result doesn't correspond to the original idea, our customer still created something unique: Design object - Tower made of reflective Plexiglas with a play of colors
Design object - Tower made of reflective Plexiglas with a play of colors
Hello everyone, I've made something with magnets and Plexiglas.Unfortunately, I wasn't able to fully realize my original idea. It was, similar to the pictures below, to build a tower made of neodymium and Plexiglas panels, suspended from a support plate at a 90° angle to the wall. However, I overestimated the pulling force of the magnets and underestimated gravity ;) In other words, it folds apart when tilted. So this vertical stack was born out of necessity. The Plexiglas is from the Fluorescent series. I simply bought several samples and peeled off the labels (lighter fluid! Otherwise, it takes forever to fiddle with them...). The Plexiglas reacts very strongly to light with UV components. Since my LED lamp in the room emits UV light, especially in mixed blue tones (or blue, actually ;) ), this enormous play of colors is created. The photos have not been edited!
I used:
30 x Block magnet 10.0 x 10.0 x 2.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 1.2 kg 1 x Cube magnet 10.0 x 10.0 x 10.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 7 kg
Despite the tower's beauty, I still think the original wall idea is great. Especially because the neodymium magnets could play to their advantage much better!
Magnetic design of a CD shelf
One of our customers has found the perfect solution for keeping track of their CD collection - a magnetic CD shelf design
Magnetic design of a CD shelf
Hello dear reader, I had been thinking for a long time about how I could organize my CD collection more clearly. The question of how to sort CDs also arises. Just as every CD collection is unique, so too is the sorting method. With a large CD collection, the problem arises that it's easy to lose track of which CDs you already own. What good is the best system if I still have to pick up each CD individually to find the right one? In other words, I've always gone crazy trying to quickly (!!!) find a CD. I came up with the idea of buying magnetic strips, which I can then cut to size and label individually. The big advantage lies in the different colors; at a glance I can see different genres and individual composers, etc. I can move the cut-to-size magnetic labels if my CD collection changes over time. It doesn't get more individual than this ;-)
Identification tapes used:
Magnetic tape Marking tape, width 30 mm, yellow, sold by the meter
Magnetic tape Marking tape, width 30 mm, white, sold by the meter
Magnetic tape Marking tape, width 30 mm, red, sold by the meter
Magnetic attachment of "changeable notes"
Magnetic attachment of "changing text" to a warning sign as an addition to a warning triangle.
Magnetic attachment of "changeable notes"
A warning triangle does not provide information about the type of hazard. However, this information can be crucial for the behavior of approaching road users. Often, when you see a warning triangle, you "only" expect a broken-down vehicle. Oil spills, slippery conditions, or accidents pose additional hazards that cannot be communicated with hand signals.
The warning sign shown provides a solution and can be used very effectively in combination with a small LED warning light.
Construction:The universal warning sign consists of an aluminum sheet (for weight reduction) covered with yellow reflective and orange fluorescent film. The back is reinforced against bending by two transverse aluminum profiles.Steel washers on the back allow the transparent lettering sheets to be attached to the front with four neodymium pot magnet Ø 20.0 x 7.0 mm with cylinder bore holds 6 kg. The lettering is printed on film and laminated to make the material resistant to abrasion and weathering. The magnetic attachment prevents the film from shifting. Damage and moisture and dirt that would impair readability cannot penetrate. Additionally, the lettering film sits tightly against the mounting plate and cannot be lifted by wind or the slipstream of passing vehicles.
Four holes in the aluminum plate allow for attachment with cable ties or wires to guideposts or a ground stake (handle of a folding shovel) that is, for example, kept in the trunk of a car.
A small, very bright warning light attracts additional attention – even during the day.
Magnetic base for metal sculpture
A magnetic base for a metal sculpture was used for stable mounting.
Magnetic base for metal sculpture
Our customer used a block magnet 40.0 x 20.0 x 10.0 mm Y35 ferrite - holds 2 kg.Unfortunately, it's not very visible in the picture, but it does the job.
The metal sculpture stands securely and stably on its base.
Carrera GO vehicles
Do you really want to accelerate on your Carrera track, but your Carrera GO vehicles just fly off the track in every corner?We have the solution!
Carrera GO vehicles
In our range you will find the tuning magnet: block magnet 10.0 x 5.5 x 2.0 mm nickel N45SH - holds 1 kg for all Carrera GO and D143 cars!
So that the fast Carrera speedsters don't fly off the track too often!
This tuning magnet has the original dimensions of 10 x 5.5 x 2 mm and can be exchanged 1:1 for the original magnet of all GO and D143 vehicles.With such a stronger magnet, a lot can be improved in the driving behavior of the racing car. Visually, this tuning magnet can hardly be distinguished from the Carrera original magnet.
Due to the significantly higher adhesion of the tuning magnet, the vehicles stick better to the racetrack. Much higher speeds can be achieved, especially in curves, without the remote-controlled vehicle breaking off the track.This will make your car racetrack even faster and more exciting! More racing fun is guaranteed!How to install such a magnet and what else you should pay attention to is explained very clearly in a video by Kaldan:With a small screwdriver and a little manual skill, you can upgrade your speedster considerably.
Experiments at the Wombach Elementary School
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Two special lessons: Experiments at the elementary school in Wombach.
Experiments at the elementary school in Wombach
Mr. Welzenbach and Mr. Weidner from the Magnetshop in Lohr presented two magnet experts in the classroom. The students experienced the phenomenon of magnetism in a variety of ways.
According to the school's press release, numerous materials on the topic enabled the children to directly engage with the learning content. They marveled at a floating globe and bizarre shapes made of iron filings, measured their strength against a particularly strong magnet, and were able to experience the effect of magnets themselves in many small experiments.
What was new and interesting for many children was that there are also ferrofluid, liquid iron, magnet liquid - 10 ml, and even magnetic paint Magpaint - magnetic wall paint 500 ml can.
After a brief reflection by the children, in which they After the students expressed their enthusiasm for the entertaining lessons, the two guests surprised the third-graders with a very special gift: Each student received a pair of tweeting magnets.
Class teacher Klüg was delighted with the practical teaching materials donated to the school and thanked the two magnet experts for their visit and their small gifts.