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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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Wireless wall switch without drilling
Installing a new under-cabinet light in the kitchen often comes with a common problem: no built-in switch – and no desire to run new cables or drill holes into the wall. This is where a clever and flexible solution comes in: combining wireless technology with strong neodymium magnetic tape.
The Challenge: Controlling Light Without Cable Clutter
In our case, a modern under-cabinet light was installed without its own switch. The traditional solution would have been to install a fixed wall switch – including drilling, wiring, and additional effort.
The alternative: a wireless wall switch combined with a remote-controlled power outlet. This allows convenient control of the lighting without modifying the existing electrical system.
The Problem: Where to Place the Wall Switch?
Especially on a decorative wall, drilling holes is not an option. The switch should be flexible to position, visually appealing, and securely mounted.
The Solution: Neodymium Magnetic Tape
The ideal solution was the use of NEODYMIUM Power-Magnetic tape 1000 x 15 x 1.5 mm self-adhesive
How it works:
Two strips of magnetic tape were attached to the back of the wireless wall switch
A small metal plate was fixed to the wall using thin double-sided adhesive tape
The switch can now be easily mounted magnetically and removed at any time
The Result: Strong, Clean, and Flexible
Extremely strong hold despite simple installation
No drilling required – no damage to the wall
Flexible positioning – can be removed and repositioned anytime
Clean appearance, ideal for decorative walls
This example clearly shows how versatile and powerful modern magnetic solutions can be.
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? :-)
Magnetic thermal insulation
Windows are one of the biggest weak points in the thermal insulation of living spaces. Especially in winter, a significant amount of heat escapes through them to the outside.An additional magnetically attached acrylic glass pane on the inside of the room can significantly reduce heat loss. The following instructions describe step by step how to install such an additional interior pane cleanly, without leaving any residue and without making any structural changes.
Reducing heat loss through windows
Required materials
Self-adhesive metal tape, white, width 13 mm, primer for magnets
Magnetic tape, self-adhesive, white, width 12.7 mmAlternatively, we offer:Magnetic tape self-adhesive on one side - 12.7 x 1.5 mm type A premium adhesive in blackMagnetic tape self-adhesive on one side - 12.7 x 1.5 mm type B premium adhesive in black
Acrylic glass plate 3 mm, custom-made
Fabric gloves
Sheet metal shears
Preparing the acrylic glass plate (can also be Plexiglas)
Determine the window dimensions. Measure the clear height and width of the interior window exactly. Add 26 mm to both measurements so that the acrylic glass pane will later have sufficient contact surface for the magnetic tape. (Example: height 1100 mm, width 1970 mm)
Prepare the acrylic glass (can be ordered online cut to size on request – there are several suppliers). Have the acrylic glass plate made to the calculated dimensions.
Leave the protective film on the plate completely for the time being to avoid scratches and dirt.
Attach metal tape to the window frame
Attach the self-adhesive metal tape flush to the inner window frame. Leave a gap of approx. 1 mm gap at the bottom left and right and at the top left and right to ensure minimal ventilation.
Positioning the magnetic tape
Apply the self-adhesive magnetic tape flush with the outer edge onto the acrylic glass plate. First, peel off the protective film from the magnetic tape only about 4 cm from the edge.
Attach the magnetic tape completely
Apply the magnetic tape all the way around and only then peel off the remaining protective film piece by piece.Wear cloth gloves while doing this to avoid leaving fingerprints on the acrylic glass and adhesive surfaces.
Attach acrylic glass pane
Hold the finished acrylic glass plate flush against the window frame and carefully guide it toward the adhesive metal tape.
Release the acrylic glass pane. It will be automatically drawn to the frame by magnetic force and will audibly click into place with a slight
The installation is now complete!
Remove film
The film can now be completely removed.
This solution can be removed at any time, does not damage the window frame, and can be used seasonally.
Magnetic thermal insulation
Magnetic Bathtub Cover
In today's application, the bathtub is being used for a purpose other than its intended one.
Magnetic Bathtub Cover
Dear Sir or Madam,Enclosed are four photos of my "Great Magnetic Application."The reason for this was to use the previously unused bathtub in the bathroom for separate laundry collection.Since we live in a rental property, structural alterations are not possible. Our wish was for a flexible and easily removable solution. The bathtub was ideal, as only the shower is used in the bathroom.
The following items were used:
3 PVC shelves, adapted to the size of the bathtub
3 Magnetic door hinge with round pole faces, 60 x 32 x 25 mm
3 Metallic grounds for screw mounting
3 mounting screws
3 laundry baskets (colored 60°, white 40°, dark 40°) adapted to the bathtub
Magnetic Soap Holder
Our customer tells us how he keeps his soap neat and clean.
Magnetic Soap Holder
Hello, I have a post for your very informative blog that hasn't been published in a comparable format before.
Problem: When soap is left on the shelf of a sink, it quickly becomes soft. This leads to unsightly soap residue on the sink, which is also difficult to remove once it has dried.
Solution: Magnetic soap holder
Material:
2 x Disc magnet Ø 10.0 x 2.0 mm N35 nickel - holds 1 kg
1 small piece Self-adhesive metal tape, white, width 25 mm, primer for magnets
1 bottle cap
1 piece of wide adhesive tape (approx. 50 mm x 100 mm)
Steps:
Put a hole in the bottle cap (e.g., with a hammer and a pointed nail)
Press the bottle cap into the soap
Stick the metal tape to a suitable surface (e.g., the underside of a bathroom cabinet)
Place the magnets on the metal tape
Apply the magnets and metal tape to the Cover with wide adhesive tape
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!
Magnetic attachment for lamps
We would like to introduce our project: Magnetic Lamp Holder.
We bought three rattan lampshades from a Swedish furniture store and decorated them in a boho style with edging and shells. We made the hangers from jute rope.
The problem then was attaching the three lamps to our metal patio roof, which unfortunately didn't have any fixtures for lamp mounting. After a long search for a solution, we finally found your magnetic lamp holder. The three lamps each weighed less than one kg.
For the attachment to the steel beam, we opted for three white neodymium hook magnet Ø 32 mm NEODYMIUM - WHITE - holds 22 kg.
Mounting for lamps
To prevent damage to the steel beams, we also used three matching rubber cap for Ø 32 mm to protect surfaces.
Three rechargeable light bulbs illuminate our lamps, as there is no power connection. We are very satisfied with the magnets, as they hold up even in storms.
“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.
Salt and pepper mills
Magnets in the kitchen are no longer uncommon; see the current application: salt and pepper mills.
Salt and pepper mills
Dear Sir or Madam,
You will receive two photos of my magnetic objects in which I used the disc magnet Ø 5.0 x 5.0 mm N45 Teflon - holds 1.1 kg you provided.
The salt and pepper mills are made of so-called Action Wood (which is dyed and glued birch veneer). These are turned and have ceramic grinders.The height is 200 mm. The bottom diameter is 50 mm.
The lids are each held in place by 5 x 5 mm magnets.The appropriate magnet arrangement also ensures that the grain pattern is always consistent. The mills are very popular.
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.
Magnetic weight for lamp
To prevent it from constantly falling over, we quickly crafted a magnetic weight for the lamp.
Magnetic Weight for Lamp
Hello dear Magnet Shop staff,
Here's our use for the ring magnet Ø 140.0 x 60.0 x 20.0 mm Y30 ferrite - holds 19 kg.There was previously a concrete-like mass under the lamp, which simply crumbled out.Without the weight, it always tipped over. With the magnet, it stays in place perfectly again.
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!
Magnetic levitation
Magnetism with a twist; Magnetic levitation with Objects
Magnetic levitation
Hello,
In many applications, magnets are used because of their mutual attraction. I would like to introduce a private hobby project that primarily exploits mutual repulsion.Making objects levitate using magnets.An object, also attached to magnets, levitates above a platform equipped with magnets. The magnetic repulsion effect "carries" the weight of the object.A total of 32 magnets in the platform, along with 4 electromagnets for position stabilization, hold the object in the air. Depending on the size and weight, 3 to 12 magnets are attached to the levitating object.The levitation height is 25-30 mm, and the maximum weight is approximately 600 g. (More is possible with additional or stronger magnets). Only disc and block magnets are used; no rings or special shapes are necessary.
The following magnets are used:
Disc magnet Ø 20.0 x 5.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 6.1 kg
Block magnet 20.0 x 10.0 x 5.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 3.8 kg
The magnets can usually be attached to suitable locations on the object; no support plate is required. A switchable rotation function allows the objects to rotate above the platform. A prototype of the platform exists, and development is ongoing.
The photos show application examples:
Hovering model airplane
Dummy for advertising display/floating logo
Floating decoration
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.
Height-adjustable feet for bar table
After a successful consultation on the use of our magnets, the project was born; Height-adjustable feet for a standing table
Height-adjustable feet for bar table
I needed these magnets for my standing table setup that I wanted to build.Old oil or grease drums were to be fitted with height-adjustable feet.
With the help of a wooden board and your magnets ferrite pot magnet Ø 50.0 x 10.0 mm cylindrical bore, 18 kg, I was able to successfully implement my project.(With 4 magnets of 18 kg each, the plates won't come off quickly.)
The result an adjustment of the feet. Your magnets were mounted from below with a 10mm screw.
Done!
You can also swap out the barrels or store them somewhere else than the wooden boards. This way, they'll stay attractive longer.
When there are events:
Let's get the barrels out
Attach the wooden board with magnets
Let's get started!
It couldn't be better or faster.
Magnetic attachment of a cable guide
A magnetic cable guide attachment is today's topic.
Magnetic attachment of a cable guide
Dear Team,
I was delighted to see your "competition" enclosed in my package, where I can tell people about my intended use in exchange for a voucher. My intended use is as follows:
Attaching a cable guide with protective conduit and pipe clamps to the meter box itself!
Materials used:
3 x Neodymium pot magnet Ø 32.0 x 7.0 mm, internal thread M6, holds 26 kg
M6 x 16 flat head screws
OBO-Bettermann pipe clamp for 32 mm pipe
Protective conduit 32 mm diameter
5 x 16 mm² cable flex
Objective:
Flexible fastening of a conduit guide to the metal housing of the meter cabinet without drilling dowel holes in confined spaces
Simplified introduction of the cable into the grid cable support under the ceiling, which would be difficult with such a thick cable if the cable were routed on the wall.
What to consider:
Actually, not much; the M6 screws shouldn't be too long, of course; it depends on the cable clamp used.
The rest is self-explanatory and very easy.
Collector boards for magnets
Elegantly display your collected magnets in no time with our products - Collector boards for magnets
Collector boards for magnets
My husband and I collect magnets from all over the world. Wherever we've been, magnets have a magical attraction.The large boards were too boring for us.
Galvanized metal plate with rounded corners 95 x 85 mm- So I bought these boards and painted them with metallic paint. Simply stick double-sided tape on the back and stick them on the wall.
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.
Poster hanger with magnetic strips
Hanging posters straight and invisibly is possible by using our magnetic tapes; Poster hanger with magnetic strip.
Poster hanger with magnetic strips
Material:
2 Magnetic tape self-adhesive on one side - 12.7 x 1.5 mm type A premium adhesive
2 Magnetic tape self-adhesive on one side - 12.7 x 1.5 mm type B premium adhesive
2 wooden strips 10 x 20 mm
1 eyelet
All-purpose adhesive
Tesa tape
Steps:
Shorten the wooden strips and sand them if necessary.
Shorten 2 magnetic strips (Type A) and glue them to the wooden strips using all-purpose adhesive (Remove protective film first).I don't think the adhesive already attached to the magnetic strip is sufficient for permanent bonding to wood. Hence the all-purpose glue.
Shorten two magnetic strips (Type B) and cover the ends with adhesive tape to prevent the protective film from coming off.
Screw the eyelet into the upper wooden strip.
Align the poster to the wooden strips and attach it with the loose magnetic strips (Type B).
The poster was rolled up and made of relatively strong paper. This lifts the bottom of the poster off the wall.
Magnetic bit holder
Today we present you a very practical magnetic application from one of our regular customers: a magnetic bit holder.
Hello,I wanted to get in touch again. After making the Magnetic bottle opener as a bottle cap holder, I now present you with a super practical holder for drills, hole drills, and bits. Very simple, super strong, does what it promises.
Magnetic Bit Holder
When crafting and tinkering in the Workshop:
You constantly have to change the drill bit, the bit for the screws, or you need a handful of screws.
No problem with these magnets!
Ring magnet Ø 45.0 x 22.0 x 9.0 mm HF 24/16 ferrite - holds 2.9 kg
A piece of scrap wood as a base plate
A piece of round wood: screw it onto it
Place the magnet over it
with Epoxy two-component adhesive 24 ml transparent twin syringe firmly glues.
Totally practical, nothing is left lying around on the workbench, no more searching, really good. You always have the right tool at hand.
There are similar magnetic bit holders available commercially, but this one is very strong, large, and practical.
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 aquaristics
Magnets in aquariums:
Some of our magnets are repeatedly used in practical aquarium setups. The most popular items here include:
Block magnet neodymium 25.4 x 25.4 x 9.5 mm plastic coating - black
Steel workshop magnetic strip to screw on, 465 mm
Magnetic glass cleaner for aquarium, cleaning magnet
Magnets for attaching aquarium equipment
Roots and Stones
Aquarium setup is often limited by a lack of suitable supports. Roots or stones can be adequately secured by gluing, but cannot be adjusted later. Waterproof magnets offer the optimal solution for this problem – by attaching magnets or magnetic mounting materials to these objects, they can be mounted virtually anywhere. The high adhesive force and plastic coating guarantee a secure hold in the desired location and prevent accidental slipping.
Plants
Especially after placing the plants in the tank, adequate attachment is important for their growth. Plants can be attached using magnets to securely anchor them in the soil or to rocks/roots. This prevents possible detachment due to currents or animals, allowing the plants to grow as desired.
Filter system
"Suction cups – the scourge of aquariums," is how our customer described them. Any long-time aquarist has certainly had experience with this method of attachment. Initially, they are easy to attach to the glass with little pressure, but as their lifespan increases, the problem becomes more disillusioning – the suction cups almost completely lose their suction power and thus their adhesion to the glass. The result: floating equipment in the aquarium, endangering the inhabitants or causing defects in the individual devices.
Here, too, magnets offer a flexible and long-term mounting solution.
Magnets in aquaristics as tool holders
Tools such as tweezers, trimmers, scissors, nets, or spatulas are often used for aquascaping. Since these mostly have metal components, they can be perfectly sorted and stored using a metal bar.
You can see a detailed explanation and implementation in the following video from our customer:
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!
Magnetic securing of LED strips
Today we present a magnetic way to secure LED strips.
Magnetic securing of LED strips
Dear Sir or Madam,I used your magnets for the following simple yet useful application: I planned to use LED strips for lighting a self-built steel housing.
However, the adhesive backing of the strips only adheres weakly to the matte black paint, and since they are also hung upside down, they often came off. In order to be able to make future changes, and because I was concerned about adhesive dripping on the top and edges of the LEDs, I wanted to avoid stronger, permanent adhesives, such as epoxy glue. While searching for a suitable alternative, I came across the following magnet type: block magnet 10.0 x 10.0 x 1.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 650 g
The quantity depends on the mounting spacing and the total length of the application. These magnets are ideal for securing 10 mm wide LED strips to ferromagnetic surfaces. Thanks to the appropriate dimensions and the shiny nickel plating, I also find the application aesthetically pleasing. However, it is important to note that the magnets should not be placed on the open contact points of the LED strips, as this could cause a short circuit, and that the distances between the components on the LED strips must be sufficiently large.
Stylish knife blocks - individual pieces made of wood
Stylish knife blocks - individual pieces made of wood
Our partner Holz-Liebling creates stylish knife blocks - individual pieces made of wood with the help of the magnets in our shop. The work steps explain the processes step by step, so that everyone can make their own unique piece of wood!
The materials used in detail:
Wood of your choice, in our example oak, plum and ash were used
10 x magnets per knife block: Block magnet 40.0 x 10.0 x 5.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 8 kg
wood glue (D3 white glue)
Epoxy two-component adhesive 24 ml transparent twin syringe
wood oil
1 x stainless steel plate
3 x screws
Needed tools:
Circular saw
Jointer/planer
Screw clamps
Table router
Sanding machine with different sandpaper
Brush or rag for applying glue and oil
Cordless drill driver
How the Stylish knife blocks are made:
Cutting, dressing and planing wood
Cut the selected wood into strips with the table saw and then create a straight surface with the planing machine. Bring the wooden strips to an even thickness with the planer and add about 1mm more material to the desired thickness for the later production process.
After leveling and planing, create the glue joint for an optimal glue point.
Glue the wooden boards, let them dry and finally cut them to size
Apply wood glue evenly to the glued joints of the wooden strips using a brush and align. Then attach hold-down device and screw clamps. Double check the panel before the glue sets fully and readjust the strips if necessary.
After the glue has set for about an hour, remove the ferrules and use a scraper to scrape off the residue. This protects machine tables and tools in the further production process and contamination from glue residues is avoided.
Sand the glued panel flat on both sides with a wide belt sander. Cut the wood on the circular saw and divide it exactly in the middle.
Mill a groove
A groove is milled into the inside of both parts for the magnets. The material should only be one to two millimeters thick at this point so that the magnetic force on the contact surface is still strong enough.
Insert magnets and glue for the Stylish knife blocks
Now the blockmagnets are placed in the groove and fixed with the assembly adhesive.
Note: Special care is required when handling the magnets, as they have a very high attractive force. Wrong handling can lead to bruises and injuries.
Glue the block of wood and let it dry
Apply glue evenly to the inside and then join together. Clamp the two parts tightly with sufficient screw clamps.
Grind, oil and mount the stainless steel plate
After the glue has dried and the block is firmly bonded, the wood is sanded one last time. Finally treat the surface of the knife block with an oil and screw on the stainless steel plate.
And done!
Stylish knife blocks
Here you can find the detailed video about the knife blocks:
Knife and pan wall made of solid oak
Today, we'd like to introduce you to a slightly different knife and pan rack made of solid oak.
This fantastic and unique magnet application was provided to us by the Römmelt Carpentry.
Knife and pan rack made of solid oak
First, the wooden board was prepared for processing.
The holes for the magnets were machined using a professional milling machine.
The following were embedded: Disc magnet Ø 30.0 x 10.0 mm N42 nichel - holds 22 kg
After the board was processed and the magnets were inserted, a unique and original wall was created.
Mist nozzles magnetically attached
Here, mist nozzles have been magnetically attached and provide the perfect cooling effect in hot summer temperatures.Comfortable gatherings on the patio can quickly be disrupted by excessive heat.To prevent this, we present you with a practical and effective solution.
Mist nozzles magnetically attached
Hello everyone,For my idea, I needed 10 of your ring magnet Ø 14.0 x 4.5 x 4.5 mm N35 nickel with countersunk.
A cool, refreshing way for hot summer days Application.
Magnetic cable management
A magnetic cable guide installed neatly and easily in no time without drilling.With simple tools, a professional and clean cable guide was created in no time!
Magnetic cable management
We own two Biohort garden sheds. We wanted to supply the garden sheds with light and electricity. For this, I need to install electrical cables in the garden sheds.
Products used:
Magnet system Ø 31 mm rubberized with thread M6x11 - holds 8.9 kg
Rod tubes
Matching cable clips
Thanks to the magnets, it was not necessary to drill new holes. The cable routing is clean and secure. Implementation was straightforward.The solution is very effective. The magnetic systems hold securely and firmly to the garden sheds. The function of the cables is not impaired. A professional guide made by hand!
This protects the cables from rough edges. A precise, flexible, and robust cable routing system. Weatherproof and secure.
Custom made knife block
Our Instagram cooperation partner "kerbstück" has built a knife holder with our products. We would like to share this with you.
Dear Magnet Shop team,
Thank you again for providing us with your wonderful magnets.The two knife holders I built from an old oak timber beam with your help turned out great.
Unique knife holder
Products used: Disc magnet Ø 25.0 x 7.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 12 kg and Neodymium pot magnet Ø 20.0 x 7.0 mm with counterbore holds 8 kg
Raised garden bed
In today's application, we will show you how to build a raised bed for early germination and frost protection, and how to protect it with magnets.
Raised Bed
Hello everyone,
I have completed a new "raised bed" project using your products.
The materials I needed:
(all dimensions in cm, L x W x H) (quantities depending on the desired height and size)
Floorboards 140 x 20 x 4 (cut to size)
Frame timber 100 x 5 x 5 for attaching the floorboards to the posts - concealed screwing
Bubble film 1000 x 100 for lining the interior
Posts 100 x 10 x 10
Post shoes for embedding in concrete
Concrete
Torx screws 6 x 30 for securing the steel profiles
Plant fleece 1,000 x 150, cut to size
Disc magnet Ø 30.0 x 3.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 6.3 kg - at least 3 required per 50 cm
Tools: Screwdriver, circular saw, folding rule
Have the edge I finished it with galvanized steel profiles.The steel profiles for the top cover are 200 x 3 x 5, galvanized – these are 1 cm wider than the floorboards due to the bubble wrap covering.I filled the raised bed according to the suggestions online. This spring, I'm placing plant fleece on the raised bed to encourage germination.This also serves as frost protection. It's held in place with the disc magnets from your shop.
Works very well! Even in strong winds, the magnets hold the fleece in place. Important: Leave the magnets slightly protruding so they can be removed quickly!
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.
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 door latch
Our customer has built magnetic door latch for a back door of a house canopy with our products.
Magnetic door latch
Dear Magnet Shop Team,
I am sending you the documents for my magnet application in the appendix.
The result are two door catches for a back door of a house canopy.
Two of the block magnet 10.0 x 5.0 x 3.0 mm N40 nickel - holds 1.4 kg were used. These were used in a 3D print which was painted with RAL 9005.
The door remains closed now. It can still be opened without great effort.
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.
Magnetic spice tray
Our Instagram partner "Handwerkstueck" has built a magnetic spice rack using our products.
Tools required for spice rack:
Cordless screwdriver
Sander
Chisel, hammer
Flat-head drill bit, masonry drill
Folding ruler with pencil
Spirit level
Saw
Required materials:
Wooden board
Ring magnet Ø 20.0 x 4.5 x 4.0 mm N42 nickel with counterbore north
Screws, dowels & Bracket
Steps for producing the spice rack:
First, the wooden board is cut to the desired size and the side facing the wall is hemmed.
Sand the board with a sander to achieve a nice, smooth surface.
Holes Measure and mark with a ruler and spirit level. On the wall, the markings are aligned using a spirit level.
Next, the drill bits are used with the cordless screwdriver to drill holes for:
Flat holes for the magnets
Mounting the board and
Holes for the mounting screws on the wall
Cut out and create the elongated holes with the chisel.
In the next step, the magnets, the bracket, and the dowels are inserted into the respective holes and screwed in.
Craft item: Spice rack
Attach the board to the screws in the wall.Attach the metal spice jars to the magnets.
Magnetic work surface
A magnetic work surface for processing, marking, or cutting fabrics is a great solution.
Magnetic work surface
The problem was marking, stapling, and cutting the fabrics in parallel in larger strips. On an existing round table, the fabrics didn't sit properly and constantly slipped.There's no room for a rectangular table. After use, the entire unit should be easy to store and save space.
Required:
An ironing boardAdvantage: The worktop is height-adjustable
A 700 x 1400 mm worktop made of lightweight plywood, approx. 20 mm thick Please note the minimum height of the magnets used and the depth of the wood screws
4 magnets neodymium pot magnet Ø 40.0 x 8.0 mm with a hole from older stocks, comparable to the current offer neodymium pot magnet Ø 32.0 x 8.0 mm with cylindrical bore holds 23 kg..
Wood screwsThese should not pierce the top of the board when attaching the magnets.
Processing:
Remove the ironing board cover and felt pad. The surface should be made of expanded metal.Stabilizing struts serve as the position for the magnets.Other positions are theoretically possible.
The plywood board should have splinter-free edges.I rounded mine with a contour router. The surface should be sanded smooth. This can then be treated with paint or varnish.
Use a Forstner bit to drill the countersunk holes for the magnets. The holes should be flush with the wood.
I attached the magnets with wood screws. These penetrate the wood 7 mm deep.The holding force of the pot magnets is sufficient to prevent the magnets from being pulled out of the wood. Alternatively, you could also glue them in.
Markings have been added to the wooden board to facilitate alignment of the board on the ironing board.When not in use, the wooden board can be stored against a wall to save space.
The ironing board can be returned to its original shape at any time.
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.
Magformer's work of art
Today we present a work of art made from one of our products: Magformers. Complex structures and fun designs – anything is possible with this magnetic toy.
My son (Matteo, 7 years old) has been building with Magformers almost every day for three years and has already designed many structures.
Magformers Artwork: Castle with Chapel
Magformers parts used: MAGFORMERS - Designer Set 62 pieces magnetic set 274-15
93 small triangles
119 squares
24 large triangles
4 pentagons
1 hexagon
5 rhombuses
4 Trapezoids
Additional Materials:
8 gray bricks
2 gray plates
Building Instructions
To begin, I build two tall towers, followed by a central canopy.
The floor and walls are built next, and a roof is added.
Now it's the turn of the central main roof.The removed skylights are a special construction.
Now the bay window gets a round roof.
A bridge connection to the chapel is added.
Now I attach the small tower to the side with a connecting piece.
Finally, I decorate the gates with small stones
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.
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
Our employee has created a unique piece here! Top!
Flexible attachment of Styrodur beams
Set new accents with the help of flexible attachment of Styrodur beams.Beautify your living space with Styrodur beams in a wood look instead of wood.
Flexible attachment of Styrodur beams
The goal was to avoid gluing the wooden Styrodur beams and to be able to remove them without leaving any residue when needed.
For a 2 m long beam, we needed three times the block magnet 20.0 x 20.0 x 3.0 mm N45 nickel - M3 countersunk hole for attachment to the beams and three mounted on the ceiling. Countersunk screws with a 3 mm diameter and 16 mm length were also used.For shorter beams, four magnets are sufficient (two on the beam and two on the ceiling). An L-profile was required. Cut to fit the beam width.
First, the beam had to be provided with a bridge so that it could be attached in the middle.The beam was scored on the inside and a bridge was embedded using a smooth plastic material.We used an L-profile and attached it with Contact VA 110 cyanoacrylate adhesive pen system 30 g.
We first tried gluing on a metal strip, but the adhesive came loose relatively quickly. Alternatively, we used a block magnet. We attached it with superglue.It was important to use the adhesive in gel form to better compensate for uneven surfaces.An attempt with liquid superglue failed, and the magnet detached from the plastic after a while.
Be sure to wear safety goggles when removing the magnets from the supplied block! The magnetic force is extremely strong. There is a risk of breakage! It's best to remove it sideways.
Magnetic attachment
We screwed the block magnet to the ceiling. Pre-drilled the hole with a 4mm drill bit. Inserted an S4 anchor. We inserted a countersunk screw with a 3 mm diameter and 16 mm length into the countersunk hole of the magnet.We held the beam, including the glued magnet, against the ceiling to mark the approximate position where the other magnet would be screwed. The exact position was measured.
While screwing it on, we held the magnet in place for the last few millimeters to align the position with the beams' fastenings.Now place the beam against the ceiling.This saved us the trouble of gluing. We can remove the beams if necessary, without having to laboriously remove adhesive residue.Fill the drill holes with filler.
When removing the beam, be careful to pull it sideways. The magnetic force is very strong. The anchor could be pulled out of the ceiling.
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 window blackout
A magnetic window darkening for tilted windows is presented today.The tilted window cannot be darkened with the roller blind. Tilting the window allows unwanted light to enter.
Magnetic window blackout
The Solution
Metal plate 45 x 13 mm galvanized and self-adhesive
NEODYMIUM Power-Magnetic tape 1000 x 6 x 1.5 mm self-adhesive
Glue one metal plate on the left and one on the right to the bottom of the window frame.
Cut the neodymium magnetic tape to size using scissors or a utility knife. />Dimensions should match the size of the metal plates.
Remove the insert weight from the blind and attach the neodymium magnetic tape strip.
Reinsert the insert weight into the blind.
Open the window and let the blind magnetically adhere to the metal plates.
The room can be darkened in no time. The magnets are no longer visible.
Magnetic spice rack for mobile home
Our customer needed a storage solution for her spice jars and quickly created a magnetic spice rack for her RV.
Magnetic spice rack for mobile home
By organizing and presenting the arranged spice jars, there's no longer any need to spend time searching for the desired spice. Everything is neat and manageable. Nothing is left lying around on the countertop. It's always within easy reach.The small metal jars are hermetically sealed. They keep all spices and herbs fresh for a long time. A viewing window provides a quick overview of the fill level and contents.These metal jars are timeless in their design.Our customer has the right jar for every spice.The metal jars from the water filter were also used here. Upcycling and creativity in one.Product used: Magnetic foil raw material, width 615 x 2.0 mm, running meters
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;
The headset always at hand
For a passionate gamer, a motherboard, RAM, hard drive, processor, graphics card, power supply, and case are essential PC equipment; a headset should also always be within easy reach.When playing computer games over a network (and now also over the Internet with programs such as TeamSpeak), players in a group can use a headset to discuss their strategy. That's why a headset is an important tool that should never be missing.
Headset always at hand
Materials required to implement the idea:
2 x ring magnet Ø 20.0 x 10.0 x 6.0 mm N44 nickel - holds 7.9 kg
Curtain rail with movable hooks (in this case from IKEA)
Cord
Velcro cable ties
Flexible Headset Mount - DIY
Mount the curtain rail to the ceiling
Attach the ring magnet to a cordThe length should be adjustable using a non-self-closing loop
Attach the Velcro cable tie including the ring magnet to the headset
I was able to hang my headset above my desk. Now I can grab it directly from above whenever I need it. To prevent the magnets from colliding with each other when hanging it up, the magnet should be completely enclosed in the Velcro strip. Additionally, the headset cable was routed around the rail. My movement is no longer restricted.
Magnetic sensor attachment
A magnetic sensor mount ensures the correct function of the electric roller shutters.The sensors are attached with suction cups. Unfortunately, these do not guarantee a secure hold. The shutters were activated at the wrong time of day.
Magnetic sensor attachment
We use so-called electric sensors for our shutters. Belt winders, in our case from Rademacher, which can be retrofitted to any roller shutter.These sensors are attached with suction cups. Unfortunately, these tend to fall off after a certain amount of time. (Despite prior cleaning of the window with spirit)This leads to an incorrect brightness signal and thus to the shutters closing at the wrong time.
Required Materials:
Ring magnet Ø 40.0 x 25.0 x 5.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 12.1 kg
Washer: M14 DIN 9021 galvanized Ø 43 x 15 x 3.5 mm
Adhesive: UHU 46685 Special Glass Adhesive, 3 g (~ €7.00, for 4-5 washers)
Kitchen towel, spirit, or acetone for degreasing
Procedure:
Define the location for the sensors
Clean and degrease the bonding area on the glass and washer with solvent
Wet one side of the washer with a very small amount of adhesive and adhere it to the glass.U-washer temporarily secured with adhesive tape.
Carefully and thoroughly wipe off any adhesive residue (outside the U-washer) with a cloth and solvent.
Allow the adhesive to cure (approximately 12 hours) and remove the adhesive tape.
Starting at the belt winder, slide the ring magnet over the fiber optic cable to the suction cup.
Press the suction cup onto the U-washer and secure it with a magnet.
Our Conclusion: the system is excellent. The sensor works and doesn't fall off. My 96-year-old mother, in particular, thinks the system is fantastic: Her shutters open and close at the correct time of day.
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.
Practical use of magnets in the home
In today's article, we'll show you various practical uses for magnets in the home.Magnets aren't just suitable for use in offices or schools.
Practical use of magnets in the home
I'm using your neodymium magnet Ø 16.0 x 6.0 mm with plastic coating - white - 2.6 kg. I pre-drilled holes with a 16 mm masonry drill. The magnets were glued into the wall with silicone or acrylic. To ensure a secure hold in the wall, I added a retention element to the magnet. This works quite well with a hacksaw. Saw the plastic casing flat all around, like a groove.In my video, I demonstrate how to use my ideas:
Best of magnet applications
Tinkering with magnets
Attachment with magnets
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Car
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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!
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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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Removable fly screen with magnetic holder
At this time of year, many insects make their way into our bedrooms uninvited at night. To prevent this, a removable fly screen with a magnetic holder was an effective remedy.
The solution: Removable fly screen
A fly screen should be installed on the bedroom window of our log cabin.The wooden shutters are relatively close to the window frame when closed. This prevents the shutters with the fly screen in place from opening.Unfortunately, the metal brackets supplied by the manufacturer for hanging in the frame did not fit either.
An alternative is needed in order to be able to attach the fly screen effectively.
Easy installation of the fly screen
On the metal frame of the insect screen, 3 Discmagnet Ø 20.0 x 2.0 mm N35 nickel - self-adhesive-FT were glued to the right and left.
At the opposite points of the window frame, metal plates were screwed on. These serve as a counterpart for the magnets. The fly screen adheres to it.
Now the mosquitoes can come - just no longer in the bedroom!
It should be possible to remove the fly screen flexibly and easily at any time so as not to damage it from massive temperature fluctuations.For this purpose, drawer handles were screwed to the fly screen to make it easier to attach and remove.Unwanted guests stay outside. No disturbance, no bites. Simply relaxation.
Fixation of a magnetic cover for extractor hoods
In today's magnet application, we'll show you how to fix a magnetic extractor hood cover using our products.This application makes it easier to access and replace the extractor hood filter.
Fixing a magnetic extractor hood cover
The covers are usually screwed to the panel, making it difficult to open the cover and replace the filter. The tedious task of unscrewing and reattaching this panel makes the job even more difficult.This becomes child's play in no time thanks to this magnetic solution. The upper part of the chimney is not screwed on. Block magnet 25.0 x 8.0 x 3.0 mm N40 nickel - holds 3.2 kg holds it in position.Pulling down the chimney screen opens the cover. The filter can now be replaced or cleaned. To securely close the chimney half, push the cover back up.
Easy replacement of the extractor hood filter
Magnetically attached window cover
Today's article shows how to effectively attach a magnetically attached window covering and thus create efficient light protection.Darkening skylights is always a difficult task. They usually come in different sizes and often have an unusual shape.Unfortunately, our customer has this problem in his bedroom.
Magnetically attached window cover
Our bedroom windows face east. The skylights have a somewhat unusual shape. Therefore, external blinds are not functional in this location.The interior blinds of the previous residents let in too much light. Especially in the summer, it was far too bright for us far too early. In the picture, the Velcro fasteners on the frame are still visible; in addition to the blind, we also attached a curtain with Velcro. This roller blind was also very poorly screwed to the frame.
Working steps on the window frame
First, we carefully drilled countersunk holes into the frame using a router.
Then, we glued in the disc magnet Ø 10.0 x 3.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 2 kg.Please pay attention to the polarity!
Processing the MDF board
Drill countersunk holes in the MDF board
Glue the magnets into the MDF board
Our window had sufficient material thickness to countersink the Magnets. The thickness of the windows should be checked. The MDF board we used is 5 mm thick. The glued-in magnets are 3 mm thick. It fits perfectly!
Magnetic window cover
Our most important tip:Measure, measure, and measure again: The position of the magnets on the window and cover must match to achieve perfect adhesion!
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.
Attachment of enamel signs
The customer used our products to mount enamel signs that he would like to proudly display.
Passion for collecting
I collect enameled historical signs from insurance companies that I would like to display.Typically, such signs are screwed on. Screwing them on makes them difficult to replace later.The result is often unsightly drill holes in stone or wooden walls, and in the worst case, I would damage these precious and valuable enamel signs.The enamel could chip off due to drilling. The value of the sign would be reduced by half due to damage, which I absolutely want to avoid.The same thing could happen if the screwdriver slipped; that would be devastating!
Advantages and Disadvantages of the following mounting options
No damage at all
No adhesive residue
No annoying screwing and unscrewing (with the risk of slipping and chipping of the enamel)
Removable at any time, flexibly movable
Even curved metal panels can be securely attached using magnets of different heights (possibly several on top of each other)
Inexpensive mounting alternative
On publicly accessible exterior walls, a screw solution would be more secure against theft.
As a collector of these insurance plates, I will from now on only use Changing the mounting magnets. These offer completely new perspectives.The disc magnet Ø 15.0 x 5.0 mm N40 nickel - holds 4.8 kg you recommended are perfect for this purpose.
Mounting enamel signs in display casesOutdoor, protected outdoor area
A metal sign in a typical size of 24 x 16 cm (approx. 500 g in weight) requires two magnets. Smaller signs can be securely attached with just one magnet or smaller magnets. Everything can be easily and flexibly replaced at any time, which is crucial, especially for collectors.
Attaching Enamel Signs to GlassIndoor
I have, among other things, two large insurance signs that I didn't want to cover up the entire display case with. I attached these signs to the glass pane on the skylight of my room door using pane magnets on both sides. Each sign is held in place with four magnets. I needed a total of eight magnets.Result: Rock-solid hold. The signs can be moved or removed at any time.The magnets are very strong. They stick through a pane of glass. The first magnet is held in place on the glass pane. With the other hand, the second magnet is placed nearby on the opposite side of the glass. This magnet automatically finds its counterpart with millimeter precision.As I said: Automatic and rock-solid!
Attaching Enamel Signs to Acrylic GlassIndoor
I have several insurance signs in and on shelves. I bought transparent acrylic stands from a retailer.These stands are ideal for presentation purposes. Dusting them requires extra work. They always have to be moved or lifted.This is both annoying and dangerous. They are quite wobbly and often stand high on shelves and are difficult to reach.
Your disc magnets also provide a pragmatic remedy for my situation:The principle is the same as described above. 2-4 disc magnets (depending on the size of the sign) are attached to both sides of the acrylic stand.Now all that's left to do is position the insurance sign on the stand. Done! The magnets automatically attract each other.The stand and the sign are now connected to form a handy unit, which also makes dusting easier.The sign doesn't have to be on the stand; it can also be hung.If the sign is positioned slightly higher, it is easier for the viewer to read.The effect is also different: the transparent stand makes the exhibit appear lighter; It practically seems to float.
I personally feel a need to thank you for my magnet deliveries. The use of magnets opened up completely new possibilities for my hobby. Thanks to the magnetic attraction, there are no limits to my creativity.
Magnetic adapter rings for ceiling lights
The customer opted for magnetic adapter rings for ceiling lights to replace the old spotlights in the ceiling with LED spotlights.
Magnetic adapter rings for ceiling lights
Many years ago, spotlights were installed in the ceiling, leaving large holes. Unfortunately, the customer could not find LED spotlights with this diameter on the market to cover the existing holes. A solution had to be found. The LED spotlights had to be installed inside them. The customer had adapter rings made from stainless steel. With ring magnet Ø 14.0 x 4.5 x 4.5 mm N35 nickel with countersunk they hold securely.Important note:The magnetic properties of stainless steel depend on the structure and processing. These are magnetic or non-magnetic depending on their composition.
Installing the LED spotlights using adapter rings
The adapter rings perfectly cover the old holes. The LED spotlights are now securely fixed and match the stainless steel aesthetic.Thanks to the magnets and the matching adapter rings, the professional installation was completed in a snap. They now provide a visual eye-catcher and, at the same time, the perfect light.
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.
Magnets in the wood workshop
We'll show you everything that can be achieved with our products in today's application: Magnets in the woodworking shop.Our customer has found several possible applications that help him keep his workshop clean, tidy, and brightly lit.
Magnets in the woodworking shop
Versatile uses:
Securing a garden gate
The wood needs to be brought into the garden. The garden gate is in the way and interferes with work. Without further ado, it was magnetically secured to the garden fence.
Magnets in the wood workshop - spotlights on the ceiling provide sufficient light
An LED spotlight attached to the ceiling with hook magnets ensures sufficient lighting in the workshop.
Magnets in the wood workshop - Perfect light for the band saw
The perfect light for the band saw. Lamp attached using ring magnets.
Suction cup, wood, and accessories attached to steel beams
Organization and secure hold through the use of eyelet and hook magnets on the I-beams of the workshop ceiling. Tools, cable reels, and other items can be stored here.
Magnets in the wood workshop - tools on the drill always within easy reach
The search is over! Always in its designated place. Magnetically attached to the drill press.
Magnets used:
Eyelet magnet Ø 32 mm NEODYMIUM - zinc - holds 34 kg
Ring magnet Ø 10.0 x 3.4 x 3.0 mm N42 nickel with counterbore north and matching counterpart Ring magnet Ø 10.0 x 3.4 x 3.0 mm N42 nickel with counterbore south
Ring magnet Ø 20.0 x 4.5 x 4.0 mm N42 nickel with counterbore north and matching counterpart Ring magnet Ø 20.0 x 4.5 x 4.0 mm N42 nickel with counterbore south
Magnetic hook Ø 68 mm for vertical use, rubberized, white - holds 4.2 kg
Hook magnet Ø 25 mm NEODYMIUM - zinc - holds 22 kg
Magnetic plate neodymium Ø 28 mm with carabiner hook - holds 20 kg
Rotatable neodymium magnetic hook Ø 38 mm, black - holds 30 kg
Hook magnet Ø 20 mm NEODYMIUM - zinc - holds 10 kg
Block magnet 10.0 x 10.0 x 3.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 1.7 kg
Block magnet 18.0 x 3.0 x 4.0 mm N48H nickel - holds 2 kg
Magnetic attachment of a lamp to steel girders
To keep his front door dark, our customer created a magnetic mount for a light on steel girders.Read how he succeeded in doing this in today's post.
Magnetic attachment of a lamp to steel girders
His idea was implemented quickly and without the use of any tools. No drilling or screwing was necessary.The outdoor light used for this purpose is equipped with clamps. These clamps are magnetic and offer a major advantage here. The Quadermagnet 25,0 x 15,0 x 4,0 mm N50 Nickel - hält 6,8 kg used by the customer simply attracts itself to the clamps. The clamps were attached to the light.
Reliable hold thanks to magnets
The existing steel beams of the canopy provide the perfect base for this application. The light was simply attached to the steel beam. Magnetically and as if by magic, the light adheres securely and reliably to the steel beam. The attached light now provides the necessary lighting in the entrance area. Nice and bright and practical. Removable at any time thanks to magnets.
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 spice rack
Our customers need more space and order in the kitchen; magnetic spice racks with the help of our products.Who doesn't know that? Vast amounts of different spices accumulate in kitchen cabinets and on countertops.To put an end to this, this practical and simple kitchen utensil was created.
Magnetic spice rack
These materials were used:
Metal plate, size as desired and required
4 angle brackets
Metal spice jars
Disc magnet 25.0 x 3.0 mm Y35 ferrite - holds 750 g 24 magnets were used in this project
Strong adhesive for metal
Simple and quick implementation
I made the angle brackets Glued to the metal plate at the desired distance so that the spice jars hang in a straight line on the metal plate.
The magnets are loosely attached to the metal plate. I can reuse them again and again.
Due to the magnetic attraction, the spice jars stick to the magnets as if by magic. They hold very well to the board even when fully filled and don't slip.
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!
Magnetic attachment of a lamp to a steel boat
To perform work on his steel boat, our customer needed a reliable mount for a light. He opted for a magnetic mount, using products from our shop. The battery-operated work light went out before the work was finished. This work light is equipped with powerful spotlights; such lights are also available with LEDs.
Magnetic attachment of a lamp to a steel boat
It's time again for underwater work on my boat. For this, I need plenty of light and a perfect work light at its location.
For the assembly, the hook magnet Ø 36 mm NEODYMIUM - zinc - holds 41 kg was used.
Application:
I couldn't position my lighting so that it stood upright and properly illuminated my work area under the boat. A table lamp didn't serve its purpose either, as it didn't produce enough light, and unfortunately, I couldn't attach it to the ceiling because the light didn't reach the desired work area.I had no choice but to place it on the floor or on the supports of the boat trailer. Neither was ideal. Then I had an idea: "The boat's hull is made of steel!" So what could be better than a magnet?! I went online to my trusted shop and, lo and behold, there was a solution: a hook magnet!
The only thing that's always difficult to estimate is the holding force. I considered the weight and considered the pull on the hook magnet when used vertically. So I opted for the 41 kg version. The lamp housing has two eyelets, the distance between which I used to attach the hooks. These hold my lighting perfectly, whether horizontally or vertically. The cable length from the plug to my workstation was also sufficient.
The pictures show that the magnetic attachment of the lamp to the steel boat was completed with the help of a chain. The chain is simply threaded through the hook and then attached to the desired position. This ensures perfect light even on the back. No rails or other tools are required for this product, as the hooks do the job.
Photo wall made of welded wire mesh
Photo walls are the absolute eye-catcher these days, but our client wanted something unusual: a photo wall made of steel mesh.This unusual decorative idea transforms the living room in an instant.
Photo wall made of steel mesh
Required materials:
1 x steel mesh, the type normally used as reinforcement in concrete floors, roofs, or ceilings.I bought a simple one at a hardware store for around €20.
4 x simple nails
Some garden wire, for attaching the steel mesh to the wall.
Approx. 50-60 disc magnet Ø 3.0 x 1.5 mm N50 nickel - holds 300 g.Please ensure that the magnets are not too small, otherwise they will be difficult to grip with your fingers.
Salon varnish
Alcohol
Dishwashing liquid
Make your own photo wall from mild steel:
Degrease the blasting mat from the hardware store with dish soap and Refinish with spirit.
For the first photo wall, I painted the steel with clear shellac.I skipped that for the second one. So far, no signs of rust or anything similar. It still shines beautifully.
Hang the mat with two nails, one on the top left and one on the right, and secure it with garden wire.This prevents the mat from slipping. (You can see it in the photo.)
I stretched the mat against the wall with two more nails, one on the bottom right and one on the left.
Then, I attached the photos, postcards, or other light items to the mat with magnets.
This unusual photo wall made of mild steel is finished. It adds a great flair to the living room!
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.
Child-safe drawers
Our customers needed child-proof drawers in their homes. With the help of our products, they achieved the perfect drawer lock to protect against injuries.The problem is well known: The toddler starts crawling and creeping, and suddenly nothing in the home is safe anymore. Drawers and doors, in particular, have a magical attraction for children – like magnets!
Drawer Lock
This kitchen cabinet drawer has a fixed handle on the inside. Unlike an example in the blog, there is no handle mounted on the outside via a hole that can be used as a fixing point for magnets or metals.The solution: Fixing magnets to the inside of the drawer front.
Instructions for child safety drawers
Use 1 disc magnet Ø 20.0 x 5.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 6.1 kg per drawer
A Frenzel drill with a 20 mm bit was used. Diameter
Drill
Magnet holder - used as a handle
disc magnet Ø 20.0 x 2.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 2.5 kg
Since the wood is too thick for normal magnets (> 1 cm) and thus makes fixation easier, a Frenzel drill bit is used to drill a hole on the inside of the drawer with a diameter of exactly 2 cm, leaving a remaining depth of approximately 5 mm in the wood.
Fit disc magnets with a diameter of 20 mm.
The height is at least 1 cm.
Depending on Depending on the thickness of the wood, the magnets can also be completely countersunk.
Caution: Do not drill too deeply!
Pay attention to the alignment of the magnets and secure them with a piece of fabric tape on the inside of the drawer.
Invisible locking device
After removing the handle, the drawer is now "Baby-Safe"
The drawer can now be opened easily with two disc magnets stacked on top of each other.
An old curtain rod bracket was used as an assembly aid.
The approximate center of the drawer must be found.
The magnet adheres automatically.
The outer surfaces of the magnets should be taped with fabric tape to prevent scratches on the drawer surface.Some objects expose children to unwanted danger. Effective protection is needed in a wide variety of categories. A suitable socket protector is used to protect against electric shock.This cabinet lock is perfect for drawers and cabinets and dressers or windows. Children's hands are small and can reach dangerous places. They can easily get their fingers caught in cabinet doors or similar items. This locking device protects little ones from potential injuries. This cabinet lock is also suitable for doors.
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.
Magnetic filter holder on the aquarium
In today's magnet application, we'd like to show you how to create and attach a magnetic filter holder to your aquarium using our products. This idea and implementation were submitted to us by a 14-year-old boy. I was looking for a way to attach a filter to my 100-liter aquarium. The suction cups lose their strength after a while and no longer stick to the glass pane. Gluing the filter in place with aquarium silicone wasn't a solution for me either. I wanted the filter to remain movable as needed. I came up with the idea of gluing the magnets directly onto the filter.
Magnetic filter holder on the aquarium
The following materials were used here:
2 cm wide, fine filter mat
Aquarium silicone
8 Neodymium magnet 25.4 x 12.7 x 6.3 mm with plastic coating - black - 3.8 kg
Our customer describes his application as follows:
The filter is held to the outer pane of the aquarium with additional magnets.
First, I glued a building block with aquarium silicone to the magnet as a spacer.
I did this four times to ensure the force The magnets are also sufficient to support the entire water filter, including the pump and heating element.
After 24 hours, the silicone had cured.
I then glued the four magnets and spacers to the filter.
I cut a thin filter mat to a width of 2 cm. This will be attached to the side of the filter where the magnets will be attached.
I glued this to the filter. I also cut holes in them to attach the magnets.
This prevents fish from getting between the filter and the aquarium glass.
The spacer and the magnet correspond to the width of the filter mat.
After 2 days, everything was dry, and I could install the filter in the aquarium.
The magnets were placed against the glass pane, and the filter held securely.
Important note from the customer: the magnets should be suitable for use in wet environments and also waterproof. Depending on the size of the filter, the adhesive strength of the magnets should be taken into account. Please consider the thickness of the glass.
Magnetic metal removal from ashes
Our customer describes two ways he successfully removed metal from ash using magnetic means.This process is usually a very messy and time-consuming undertaking.
Magnetic metal removal from ashes
The following tools were used:
1 x Power eyelet magnet Ø 80 mm NEODYMIUM - nickel - holds 250 kg
2 Containers (small buckets) - made of plastic
1 Container for scrap metal
1 Container for the magnet
The customer proceeded as follows:
Application number 1:
Removing metal (screws, nails, wire, etc.) from the ashes of a campfire
Allow the ash to cool long enough
Place the magnet in a non-metallic container
Move this magnet over the ashes or pull it through the ashes
Hold the first container over the second container. Remove the magnet upwards. Scrap metal falls into the collection container.
Repeat the process as often as desired until all metal residue has been removed.
Please note the following:
The magnet should not have direct contact with the material being cleaned.
The magnet's adhesive force is very high.
Some metallic objects are difficult to remove.
The ash would also contaminate the magnet. The two containers keep it nice and clean.
What to avoid:
Crushing your fingers!
Tidying up your garage or workshop
Application number 2:
Waste separation, tidying up your garage and workshop, removing small metal parts such as screws, nails, and nuts, and metal shavings from milling or drilling.
Place the magnet in a non-metallic container.
Circle it over the floor/area.
Hold the first container over the second container. Remove the magnet upwards. Scrap metal falls into the collection container.
Repeat the process as often as necessary until no metal residue remains.
What to keep in mind:
If there is more metal and machinery in the workshop and garage, a weaker magnet is sufficient.
The risk of crushing is somewhat reduced by using a weaker magnet.
Sticking to other objects is also reduced by using a weaker magnet.
Rescuing a cow's foot from a cistern
Today we are going to introduce you to an extraordinary but very effective way on how rescuing a cow's foot from a cistern has taken place.While he was working on a rainwater cistern in his garden, our customer's cow foot fell in it and he saved it magnetically.
In our garden there is a rainwater cistern hidden under a conifer.I lifted the manhole cover with a “cow foot” and a short time later the cow foot accidentally “fell into the well”.The cistern is full of water, what could I do?
Rescuing a cow's foot from a cistern with a magnet
I ordered a cube magnet 15.0 x 15.0 x 15.0 mm N44 nickel - holds 17 kg. I attached it to an iron lid.The iron lid was tied to a rope. I let this down and it took about 2 minutes until it clicked and the cow's foot was attached to the magnet.So I could safely recover the cow's foot with little effort. Not only was it successful, it was really fun.>
In the twinkling of an eye
Magnetic window decoration
With this great magnet application, you remain flexible when decorating your windows; magnetic window decoration is the topic today.Our customer and his wife don't like curtains in their house. She likes to decorate the windows. To make it possible for her to decorate the windows, her husband decided to create a magnetic version. Which, of course, he succeeded in doing with the help of our products.
Magnetic Window Decoration
Our customer proceeded as follows with his application before:
To secure it, he attached a flat bar across the entire width of the window with 5-6 countersunk screws.
He drilled holes in the flat bar and then countersunk the flat bar.
To match the color scheme to the interior, he covered it with decorative film with a wood look.This film makes the flat bar virtually invisible and barely noticeable.
The corresponding number of hook magnet Ø 20 mm NEODYMIUM - zinc - holds 10 kg were magnetically attached to the flat bar.
The hooks were decorated with equipped.
We achieved flexibility by using magnets. We can redecorate at any time as desired.
A simple and great idea with which you can decorate your windows flexibly and individually.There are no limits to your creativity. You can decorate your windows for Christmas, spring, fall, or Halloween. With a simple fishing line, your decorations can be quickly tied and hung.
Magnetic attachment for light hose
In today's magnet application, we present the magnetic attachment of a light tube.Our customer owned a light tube that he wanted to attach to the awning's frame. To avoid having to drill holes in the rods, he opted for magnetic mounting.
Magnetic attachment for light hose
I used: Magnet system Ø 43 mm rubberized, internal thread M4 - holds 10 kg.With this magnet system, the adhesive side is closed. The thread is not continuous.Plastic washers and screwable clips were included as accessories in the tube packaging.Our customer assembled these accessories as follows:
Place the white plastic washers on the magnets
Screw both parts together using the clips
After screwing the individual parts together, thread the light tube through the brackets
Attach the finished product to the rods - magnetic!
The magnets are barely visible. The awning can be used as usual.
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.
Magnetic attachment of Christmas decorations
Our customers have taken on the challenge of reliably securing Christmas decorations outdoors – the solution is a magnetic fastening option.
Year after year
Christmas decorations are a must in the run-up to Christmas! They enchant both indoors and outdoors. They create a warm and cozy atmosphere, perfect for enjoying a cup of mulled wine and homemade cookies.The glow of the lights is beautiful to look at and conveys a feeling of joy and love to everyone. These feelings make all Christmas hearts beat faster!
Attaching Christmas decorations outdoors
Magnets for a secure hold!
To prevent everything from falling down in wind and weather and the work from having to be laboriously repeated, our customers have chosen the following products:
Eyelet magnet Ø 20 mm NEODYMIUM - zinc - holds 10 kg
They proceeded as follows:
To attach the snowflake-designed string of lights, they threaded them through the eyelets of the magnets.
The fully assembled magnets were attached to the gutter brackets. The adhesive force is strongest on these brackets.
Important information from our customers:
The material these gutters are made of is titanium - titanium is only weakly magnetic and is not suitable for this purpose.
Copper gutters are unfortunately also not suitable for this project. They do not have magnetic properties.
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.
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.
Magnetize and demagnetize tools
In our video, we show you a quick and easy way to magnetize and demagnetize tools.
Magnetizing and demagnetizing tools
Easy to use:
> for magnetizing - slowly guide the tool through the "+" opening, for example, to prevent the screw from dropping or to ensure a secure hold when working overhead.
> for demagnetizing - slowly guide the tool through the "-" opening, for example, to be able to work with non-magnetic tools in the electronics sector.
A practical tool that no workshop should be without and, thanks to its minimal size, fits in any drawer! Whether it's assembling small objects like watches or working overhead: If the screws or small elements don't hang properly or are too tightly attached to the tools, then frustration is immense.
With a Magnetizer / Demagnetizer - self-made magnetic force from our online shop, this can no longer happen to you!
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.
Keder rail for attaching awning
A keder rail for awning attachment for the 2 meter long keder rail. The goal was to easily attach the awning to the roof of a van without drilling or gluing.
Keder rail for attaching awning
The following magnets were used:
5 x Neodymium flat bar 80 x 13 x 5 mm with hole and countersink - 24 kg
Tesa window rubber seal
He drilled holes in the keder rail to screw the neodymium flat bar into. The rubber seal was attached to the opposite side of the piping rail. This protects the van's paint from any damage.
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.
Designing a panel radiator
Our customer simply found a panel radiator in his home too "boring." He then came up with the idea of livening it up a bit and decided to design a panel radiator with a motif foil.
Designing a panel radiator
He used these two materials:
2 meters of magnetic foil white coating, width 615 x 0.6 mm, running meters
Door sticker with motif
Design in no time:
Magnetic foil in the appropriate dimensions and apply foil. It looks great and can be removed or reapplied in 2 seconds.
Side awnings & floor-protection motorhome
Our customers have created a fixation for the side awnings and floor protection for their motorhome using color-coordinated magnets.
Attaching side awnings and floor protection to the motorhome
The following magnets were used here:
20 x Memo magnet large Ø 36 x 8 mm NEODYMIUM - red - holds 3.5 kg
10 x Memo magnet 55 x 22.5 x 8.5 mm NEODYMIUM - red - holds 4.8 kg
Protect your paint and never attach the magnets directly to the paint!As you can see in the pictures, we attached the magnets to the fabric parts inside the vehicle.When ordering, we paid attention to the weight and holding force of the individual magnets.
Movable under-cabinet light in the workshop
To provide more light in his workshop, our customer installed a removable under-cabinet light on the metal shelves using our products, without any screws. We'll explain how he achieved this in this article.
Movable under-cabinet light in the workshop
The customer used the following magnets for the installation:
Disc magnet Ø 15.0 x 5.0 mm N40 nickel - holds 4.8 kg
NdFeB Deep pot magnet Ø 13 x 20 mm threaded pin M4 steel zinc
The customer purchased an under-cabinet light from a hardware store that came with its own plastic brackets. These brackets were widened using a 4mm drill bit. A threaded deep pot magnet was screwed into the plastic brackets. The magnet's threaded pin was completely removed. Using a suitable Allen key, the thread in the magnet was held in place and simultaneously screwed to the plastic bracket. This allows the under-cabinet light to be easily installed underneath a shelf. Using the magnets, this construction holds securely and can be moved and positioned freely as desired.
As a bonus, the customer also installed a light sensor, which he attached to the metal shelf using the disc magnets mentioned above. His movable under-cabinet light is a very practical and helpful idea!
Journeyman's piece: Jewelry mirror-cabinet
Tinkering with magnets
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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 stove protection
Stove knob guards are designed to prevent children from playing with them and accidentally turning them on. Since this can quickly lead to a very dangerous situation, our customer decided to protect herself and built a magnetic stove guard. However, this guard wasn't designed to prevent children from turning the knobs, but rather to prevent your cats from turning on the stove with their little paws while climbing onto the kitchen counter. Unfortunately, this has happened several times, and the customer had to take action.
Reliable and effective magnetic stove guards for your home
Required materials and tools:
1 piece of Plexiglas, size 50 cm x 10 cm, thickness 3 mm
5 NdFeB Deep pot magnet Ø 13 x 20 mm internal thread M4x7, steel, zinc, 6 kg
5 nuts and 5 washers each
Drill bit
Wrench
Installation instructions:
Drill a hole in each corner of the plexiglass. To stabilize the plexiglass, drill another hole in the center of the top area.
Adhere the magnets to the stainless steel front of your stove.
Hold the plexiglass to the magnets and secure the guard by placing the washers and nuts on the deep pot magnets.
Repeat this process for all five holes and screw them tight.
This magnetic guard for stove knobs can be easily and quickly removed at any time, if necessary.
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!!!)
Outdoor shelter for firewood
Our customer had an original and practical idea when he built an outdoor shelter for firewood, which also serves as a storage space for a fire bowl.
I built a new, divided wood shelter. The fire bowl should be stored out of sight on the left side when not in use.
Outdoor shelter for firewood
The customer's original idea was to attach boards with magnets to the front. These can then be removed individually and quickly to remove the fire bowl.However, the overall appearance should not be disturbed.
Alternatively, it would have been possible to build four boards as a unit, for example, like a 'hanging gate,' but then additional slats would have had to be screwed on. These vertical slats would have been visible, which would have impaired the overall appearance.
The materials required to implement his idea are as follows:
8 pcs. Neodymium pot magnet Ø 16.0 x 5.0 mm with counterbore holds 5 kg
8 pcs. Metal disc Ø 16 mm with hole and countersink nickel
16 Spax screws 2.5 x 20
1 Ø 2 mm drill bit
1 Ø 16 mm flat or Forstner drill bit
1 Phillips screwdriver size 1
2 Screw clamps
1 Spirit level
1 Cordless screwdriver
Therefore, our customer opted for the following implementation:
Align the boards within the overall design using screw clamps
At the locations where the magnets and metal discs will later be located, drill through the boards from the outside into the posts using a 2 mm drill bit.
Remove the boards and screw the metal discs onto the back of the boards at the marked locations as counterparts to the magnets.
Drill holes for the Ø 16 mm pot magnets at the marked locations in the posts using a 16 mm flat or Forstner bit.
Secure thepot magnets with suitable countersunk screws. Please note Make sure that the screw heads do not protrude beyond the recess of the pot magnet.
Then place the fire bowl and/or other items on the "supporting surface."
Gradually "stick" the boards from bottom to top.
Enjoy a beautiful outdoor shelter for firewood with concealed and visually appealing storage
Fly screen attachment
Attaching a fly screen can often be a nerve-wracking experience. The fly screen keeps coming off even though the entire window frame is covered, or the fabric simply breaks or tears far too quickly. Therefore, our customer created a fly screen attachment using simple means.
With this fly screen mount for his home, our customer has now put an end to this perpetual cycle.
Fly screen attachment
He used the following products:
1 package 100 metal discs / metal plates Ø 10 mm with adhesive dots
2 meters NEODYMIUM Power-Magnetic tape 1000 x 10 x 1.5 mm self-adhesive in 10 mm width
He proceeded as follows to create his fly screen attachment:
First, the fly screen was cut to fit the window frame.
The neodymium tape was cut into equal-sized pieces, approximately 1 cm in size. Cut pieces that will later be used to secure the fly screen.
The number of neodymium tape pieces and metal plates required depends on the size of your window.
The metal plates were glued to the window frame at regular intervals, both from the inside and outside.
For this purpose, the protective film on the adhesive surface was removed.
Please ensure that the surface is free of dirt, grease, and dust before attaching the self-adhesive metal plates. These points could impair the adhesive strength.
The fly screen was then held against the metal plates and secured with the cut-to-size neodymium tape pieces.
The attractive force of the neodymium tape keeps the fly screen securely in place.
The fly screen can be removed at any time!
A quick tip: by removing the white protective layer on the adhesive surface of the neodymium tape, the attachment is barely visible.
Fishing rod holder
As a passionate angler, you not only need enough rods and bait, but also a reliable holder for your rods during transport to your favorite fishing spot.
Removable fishing rod holder for the car
Our customer therefore needed a reliable and stable construction and built a fishing rod holder for the car from aluminum profiles. It was important to him that the holder could be installed and removed from the car at any time and without tools. Therefore, screwing it to the car was out of the question.The solution to this problem ultimately lay in our super-strong magnet systems. The rubber coating holds the structure securely in place, preventing it from slipping. The rubber coating also prevents scratches in the vehicle.Assuming a little bit of manual skill, nothing stands in the way of a perfect solution!
The required materials were as follows:
4 x Magnet system Ø 43 mm rubberized with socket M4 - holds 10 kg
Aluminum profiles
4 x heavy-duty metal hooks, for screwing on
4 x device clamp holders, also for screwing on
1 x Tensioning rubber band
Screws for mounting
This fishing rod holder for the car (in this case, a Citroen Berlingo) was created as follows:
Cut the aluminum profiles to the required frame size
Screw the magnet systems with rubber caps to the appropriate locations on the rear wall of the car, two in the upper and two in the lower area
Assemble a frame from the aluminum profile rails, add a cross brace, and screw it to the magnets
Screw the heavy-duty hooks to the right side of the frame and the tackle clamps to the left side
Ensure that the hooks and clamps are mounted parallel to each other at the same height to ensure the rods can be hung horizontally
Add the elastic band for extra hold.
This original magnetic mount makes it easy to install and remove the car fishing rod holder at any time.
Magnetic patio shading for a glass roof
For his glass roof on his terrace, our customer wanted a reliable hold for the fabric panels of his shading system.
Magnetic patio shading for a glass roof
For the terrace, a fabric material is folded at regular intervals under a glass roof.
The creation and use of the magnetic shading system was very simple, as the customer only needed 7 disc magnet Ø 25.0 x 5.0 mm Y35 ferrite - holds 900 g and matching eyelets were needed.
Please pay attention to the polarity of the respective discs when using the magnets, as unwanted repulsion can occur during processing if two identical poles meet!
To achieve the desired hold of the fabric panels, the customer implemented his idea as follows:
He sewed a pocket into the bellows of the fabric panels to insert the magnets.
He then pushed the fabric panels together, which adhere reliably thanks to the sewn-in magnets.
The upper edge of the folds was then sewn and provided with eyelets.
A tensioning cable for the fabric panels runs through these eyelets.
The aim is that the folds do not open again when pushed together and that when extended, the pulling force is not so great that it could cause damage to the fabric.
Magnetic fastening for pleated blinds
Our customer used our products to create a magnetic fastener for pleated blinds.
Magnetic fastener for pleated blinds
You can create a quick and easy magnetic fastener for pleated blinds yourself in just a few minutes.
The magnetic fastener for pleated blinds was created using the following products:
4x Neodymium pot magnet Ø 16.0 x 4.5 mm, thread M6x8, holds 6 kg
4x Metal disc Ø 20 galvanized with double-sided adhesive tape
4x matching nuts for M6x8 thread
Number of desired pleated blinds
Cleaning gasoline and a cloth for cleaning the window frames
Without the help of any tools, you can create a magnetic attachment for pleated blinds as follows:
Before gluing on the metal discs, clean the window frame at the desired location with cleaning benzene. (this will make it easier to remove the panes later)
Attach the metal discs to the upper section of the window frame first, then to the lower section.
Let the pot magnets adhere to the metal discs.
Tension the pleated cords of the upper section downwards and attach them to the threaded pins of the pot magnets.
Fix these pleated cords with a suitable nut.
Useful addition for a bbq fire disc
Using pot magnets and hooks, our customer built a useful addition to a fire pit. He was missing a hook holder or a shelf for grilling food. The existing tools on the pit are impractical. They get in the way when grilling.
Useful addition for a bbq fire disc
Attach fasteners underneath the fire pit using strong, heat-resistant magnets.
Our customer used the following materials for the magnetic hooks and cutting board:
3 Ferrite pot magnet Ø 32.0 x 7.0 mm, internal thread M4, 8.1 kg
3 M4 hooks
4 identical hardwood boards
Screws and brackets for Mount
2 Ferrite pot magnet Ø 57.0 x 12.0 mm, internal thread M6, 28 kg
The customer built this useful addition to a fire disc as follows:
Mount a 32 mm Ø ferrite pot magnets as a hook holder. Screw in the M4 hook.
Attach to the underside of the fire disc.
To construct the cutting board, hardwood boards were cut to lengths of 2 cm x 50 cm and 2 cm x 30 cm.
The cutting board was mounted using screws and brackets. The customer attached the 57 mm diameter ferrite pot magnets to one side of the cutting board.
On the other side, one of the strips was attached as a finishing strip (prevents the cutting board from slipping out).
Caution: neodymium magnets are not suitable for this application! Please use ferrite magnets! The maximum operating temperature of neodymium magnets is too low; the heat from the disc would cause the magnets to lose their magnetic properties. Ferrite magnets withstand the temperature of the fire disk.
BOARDS 40 cm x 30 cm, 40 cm x 40 cm, or even 40 cm x 50 cm can now be placed on this substructure as desired!
With this DIY addition, everything can be easily attached with magnets and removed again after use. No tools required!
Magnetic plywood drawer dividers
Our customer needed sturdy and flexible drawer dividers to create more order in her kitchen. Unfortunately, many commercially available designs weren't suitable. She came up with the idea of making her own magnetic drawer dividers out of plywood.
Perfectly fitting, flexible & stable - DIY magnetic drawer dividers
The customer used the following materials for the implementation:
6 mm thick plywood, the length and width should match the drawer
possibly Wood paint to enhance the plywood boards
24 x Cone magnet with eyelet Ø 17 x 22 mm NEODYMIUM - gray - holds 3.5 kg (8 cone magnets per plywood board)
1 x Wall strip Ferro strip self-adhesive white 50 cm - MAULstandard
Double-sided mounting tape - extra strong
Installing magnetic plywood drawer dividers - here's how!
The drawer dividers are installed as follows:
Have the plywood boards cut to the appropriate size at a hardware store. Paint the plywood boards with wood paint.
Attach magnets to the back of the drawer. The drawer is made of metal. The magnets attract each other.
The front of the drawer is made of wood. The ferro strip was glued to it with a small piece of mounting tape. This was cut to size with scissors.
The magnetic plywood drawer dividers were inserted into the drawers and arranged as desired.
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.
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.
Magnetic fastening of profile strip for wooden ceiling
Magnetic fastening of the profile strip to the wooden ceiling without any visible screws or nails – that was the challenge one of our customers set for himself. With magnets, this problem was quickly and easily solved!
Magnetic fastening of the profile strip
I used two neodymium flat bar 50 x 13 x 5 mm with hole and countersink - 16 kg to attach a 3-meter-long profile strip to my wooden ceiling. I attached the magnets to the wooden profile strip and used washers on the ceiling as counterparts. This allows me to easily attach my wooden profile strips to the ceiling invisibly without screws or nails and has the advantage of being able to assemble/disassemble the profile strips quickly. Holds!
Aquarium-filter attached securely & flexibly
One of our customers was repeatedly having problems with the aquarium's internal filter, so the filter was attached with magnets.
Aquarium filter attached with magnets
The suction cups quickly became hard, meaning they no longer adhered securely to the glass. The solution to the problem was our waterproof neodymium magnets with a plastic coating. Our customer removed the suction cups from the filter's base plate and instead attached the magnets with hot glue. As a counterpart, another magnet is attached to the outside of the aquarium to hold the base plate in place.
Thanks to the magnets on the outside, the filter can even be moved without getting your hands wet.The following magnets were used for the application shown: neodymium magnet Ø 22.0 x 6.0 mm with plastic coating - black - 4.1 kg. Depending on the size of the filter, 2 or 3 pairs of magnets are required.
Magnetic shaving soap holder
We received a truly unusual application from our customer: magnetically attached shaving soap. He uses cone and disc magnets to keep his shaving soap in place in the bowl – otherwise, the soap would constantly slide back and forth.
Magnetic shaving soap holder
Since I wet shave, I use shaving soap in the bowl. After a certain amount of wear, the shaving soap no longer sticks to the bowl, but rotates whenever I want to lather up the soap with my shaving brush. However, if the shaving soap rotates, it's no longer possible to create a lather with the shaving brush.
To prevent the shaving soap from rotating, I attached neodymium cone magnet to the inside of the bowl. However, since my current shaving bowl is made of stainless steel, it itself isn't magnetic. Therefore, I attached a disc magnet Ø 15.0 x 3.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 2.9 kg to the outside of the bowl, so that the magnets now hold each other in place.
Now I can press my shaving soap into the cone magnets in the bowl, thus securing it. The last bar of shaving soap no longer rotates.
This solution can also be used with plastic containers/bowls.
Simple, inexpensive, and serves its purpose exactly - that's what ideas should be!
Magnetic locking for sliding glass doors
The individual glass panes run on guide rails and usually do not have a predefined locking position. However, it can happen that the door does not stay in the desired position and either opens or closes by itself. Especially if the doors are very smooth-running, even a slight breeze can prevent the door from staying where it should.
Magnetic locking for sliding glass doors
To provide the panes with a locking mechanism, one of our customers installed a cube magnet 12.0 x 12.0 x 12.0 mm N48 Gold - holds 11 kg into the glass sliding doors. Each pane has a magnet at its base, which is attached to the carriage via a specially manufactured pole piece. The pole pieces are made of 3 mm thick iron sheet and are adapted to the shape of the carriage. Therefore, some manual dexterity is advantageous.Perforations are machined into the floor rail to accommodate the counter magnets. The distance between the door magnets and the floor rail magnets should be approximately 1 to 2 mm. This ensures that the magnets attract each other sufficiently strongly while also being easy to release.
Correct installation direction ensures smooth engagement of the sliding glass doors
The magnets are installed so that the direction of magnetization is parallel to the direction of movement of the sliding doors. This results in a clear, pleasantly smooth, and easy-to-reach locking position.Each door locking position requires a magnet in the floor rail. Only one magnet is installed in the sliding glass door itself.
In the described REXOSLIDE system (manufacturer REXIN), a total of 12 magnets were installed.
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.
A house for the trash cans
Our magnets find their home in the garbage can house.The garbage can enclosure remains open with worn-out shock absorbers from a car rear door. To ensure that it remains closed when folded down, a neodymium flat bar 25 x 13 x 5 mm with hole and countersink - 7.5 kg is used, which holds the two lids on an angle plate.
Trash can house
Magnetic attachment of curtains to skylights
Finally, a perfect solution for magnetically attaching curtains to skylights.
Magnetic attachment of curtains to skylights
The problem; The curtain is too long, it sags, it's too short, or it simply doesn't fit at all.
You can achieve much more flexibility by attaching small metal disc Ø 20 with double-sided adhesive tape, white to the window frame and simply attaching the curtain to it with neodymium magnet Ø 12.7 x 6.3 mm with plastic coating - white - 2 kg.
Magnetic cutting aid for veggies
You want to cut vegetables quickly, but the slices keep getting stuck to the knife blade...But that doesn't have to be the case! A small magnet makes the job much easier.
Magnetic cutting aid for veggies
When cutting thin slices of vegetables, fruit, or sausage, the water film often causes the slices to stick to the knife blade. This is especially annoying if you've invested a lot of money in a sharp, thin knife to make working quickly easier.
The small cone magnet Ø 15.0 x 8.0 x 6.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 5 kg can truly work wonders here. The magnet immediately separates the slices from the knife, leaving them neatly on the cutting board. It works best if you cut with a slight forward motion.
But you should definitely exercise caution!
When removing the magnet from the knife, you should be careful and always push the magnet away from the blade toward the back of the knife. Otherwise, there is a risk of injury!A short video shows how easy it is to cut various foods this way:
Attachment for bedroom cabinet
There's usually still space on top of the bedroom wardrobe that you'd like to utilize.
Attachment for bedroom cabinet - Inexpensive and DIY!
I was looking for an inexpensive, aesthetically pleasing, and DIY idea for a wardrobe top. There weren't any suitable, commercially available tops for my bedroom wardrobe. Having one custom-made by a carpenter in the right finish was far too expensive. The openings of the top, behind which empty boxes are stored, should be as large and wide as possible when needed. In the chosen solution, they are as wide as the wardrobe.
Solution:
Creating a scale drawing
Purchasing pre-cut, lightweight wooden panels of sufficient thickness, chosen as 16mm, from a lumberyard. The width corresponds to the width of the cabinet doors minus 1 mm for the foil thickness.
Purchase decorative foil to match the cabinet decor.
Purchase steel angle profiles 40 x 20 x 5 and 15 x 15 x 2.
Purchase a disc magnet Ø 25.0 x 5.0 mm N50 nickel - holds 8.6 kg.
Cut the angle profiles to length. The large profiles form a continuous border around the cabinet, the smaller ones are adapted to the width of the individual panels.
Drilling and countersinking the angles for screwing them onto the cabinet and the panels.
Powder coating of the steel parts by a specialist company.
Drilling the panels with a Forstner bit in a drill press at a carpenter's workshop. From the back, so that the hole is just barely visible on the front. In this case, 12 mm deep.
Pressing and gluing the magnets into the back of the panels.
Covering the panels from the front with decorative foil.
Screwing the small angle profiles onto the back of the panels. These are only for height adjustment, ensuring all panels are at the same height.
Screw on handles matching the cabinet to the front of the panels.
Screw on the large angle profiles, standing upright, to the top panel of the cabinet, flush at the front. Leg 20 is screwed on, leg 40 stands upright.
Mount "gap fillers" made of thin plywood at the joints of the panels. The gaps are a continuation of the gaps between the cabinet doors.
Place the panels. The small steel profile rests on the top edge of the large, upright profile, and the magnets attach to leg 40 of the large profile. This is screwed in place with leg 20.
Secure hold for sliding gates, even in wind and weather
To protect his vehicles from wind and weather, our customer installed a sliding gate made of PVC fabric.
Secure hold for sliding gates, even in wind and weather
I recently built a sliding gate made of PVC fabric to protect my vehicles from rain and wind. It's a fabric similar to that used for vehicles with bodywork. Holes were cut into the material at 0.5m intervals on the top of the fabric, allowing me to attach the individual parts to the rollers. These, in turn, are located on a matching guide rail. However, this system doesn't only have advantages. With every gust of wind, the parts would open, and the sliding gate no longer served its purpose. That's when the magnet shop came into play. I bought ring magnets with opposite polarity, north and south. I then attached these with screws at each division and at both ends.
Ring magnet Ø 20.0 x 4.5 x 4.0 mm N42 nickel with counterbore north and ring magnet Ø 20.0 x 4.5 x 4.0 mm N42 nickel with counterbore south.
For this, I made holes with a size of 4mm and then screwed in the ring magnets. I can tell you one thing. It holds rock solid and opens and closes really well.
Gymnastics bench converted to a knife bar
Finding a gymnastics bench in the kitchen is rather unusual, but not impossible - Gymnastics bench converted into a knife rack.Most people are probably familiar with a gymnastics bench from their school days. Whether as a seat in gym class or as an actual piece of gymnastics equipment.
Gymnastics bench converted into a knife rack.
One of our customers converted such a bench into a magnetic knife rack. This required a few steps, which we'd be happy to show you.
Years ago, when I had the opportunity to get an old gymnastics bench from a school, I jumped at the chance. My first idea was to cut up the top board to make a new tabletop. After doing this, the writing on the lower beam of the bench caught my eye: It read "gymnastics equipment."
I had seen the idea for a knife rack in a magazine some time ago and was now certain I could make it happen with the beam in question. To do this, it first had to be split to achieve a thickness of 4 cm. The total dimensions of the knife rack are 40 x 8 x 4 cm.
The gymnastics bench is turned into a knife rack using a saw and drill.
After sawing, the holes for the disc magnets were drilled 2.5 cm apart using a Forstner bit and a pillar drill to a diameter of 3 mm. The same applies to the recesses for the neodymium flat magnets.
Then, the disc magnet Ø 15.0 x 8.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 7.2 kg was fixed with hot glue and neodymium pot magnet Ø 42.0 x 9.0 mm with counterbore holds 55 kg was screwed in place. Finally, the edges were lightly sanded and the wood was oiled.
For wall mounting, I also opted for the magical power of magnets. A perforated plate (38 cm x 8 cm) was cut with a metal saw and anchored to the wall. This allows the entire knife rack to be easily clicked onto the wall.
Thanks to the three disc magnets, even large knives are held easily, and the knife rack thus offers space for five cutting utensils.
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 :)
Upgrading a knife sharpener
No more wobbly holders - that's what our customer wanted and sent us his idea: Pimp your knife sharpener.With our magnets, it's now easier :-)
Pimp your knife sharpener
Hello,
While looking for a suitable magnet to modify my knife sharpener, I came across your application blog. I loved the inspiration and would like to share my application with you:
I want to use a strong magnet to hold my knives in place while sharpening, so I can work safely. Currently, it's necessary to screw the knife in place with a clamp made of wobbly sheet metal and a fiddly screw. To save time and improve handling, I clamped two NdFeB Deep pot magnets to the front of the knife rest. This way, the knives stay in place without any additional mechanical fixation. This makes it easy to quickly and frequently turn the knives, resulting in an effective sharpening process.
The following magnets were used:NdFeB Deep pot magnet Ø 13 x 20 mm, brass, tolerance h6 - 7.1 kg
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 awning fastening on balcony
Summer shade - Securely attaching a sun sail to your balcony with magnets is no problem :)
Magnetic awning fastening on balcony
Dear Sir or Madam, here are some pictures and facts for my application. Six of the sew-in Disc magnet Ø 18 x 2 mm in a PVC - coating square were used. These were sewn into a sun sail at intervals of approximately 50 cm. When the closed sunshade is deployed, the magnets automatically adhere to the balcony railing. Magnetics were used for this reason, rather than a fixed solution, as it is advantageous that the magnets can detach in strong winds, thus preventing overloading of the tensioning cable or the sunshade. When the wind dies down, the magnets automatically reattach themselves to the handrail… and everything is perfect again!
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.
Sloping roof cabinet with magnetic door-holder
How to make good use of sloping ceilings and build a wardrobe with magnetic door hinges is explained to us today by our customer.
Sloping roof cabinet with magnetic door-holder
Good evening Magnet Shop Team,we used your magnets to build a wardrobe under the sloping ceiling without complicated hinged doors.For this, you need a sloping ceiling adapter (e.g., from Hettich at Hornbach), a wooden strip, a plastic strip as a "stopper" at the bottom, and suitable doors – wooden boards or doors (here from Ikea) and, of course, screw-on magnets. Neodymium pot magnet Ø 32.0 x 7.0 mm, internal thread M6, holds 26 kg and neodymium pot magnet Ø 20.0 x 6.0 mm, internal thread M4, holds 7,6For the magnets, we used larger diameters on the wooden strip (for safety, so that we would actually hit it, as the construction was 5 m long) and slightly smaller ones on the doors. If you didn't do that, the gap at the top would be larger. However, this can also be advantageous if, for example, you attach an LED light strip behind it for indirect lighting. The self-built cabinet doors are secure. The construction is very easy to open and close by folding the board down from top to bottom.
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.
Dish sponge always handy!
The perfect solution to a problem
Dish sponge always within reach!
To keep your kitchen sponge from lying in the damp sink, simply attach it to the sink wall with two magnets, keeping it always within easy reach. Just make a small slit in the sponge with a knife and insert the first magnet. Attach the second magnet to the outside of the sink using double-sided adhesive tape. Done!
Block magnet 28.0 x 13.0 x 5.0 mm N40 nickel - holds 7 kg
Magnetic elimination of bottle chaos in the shower
You want to take a shower, but you can hardly get in because of all the bottles. But now, the bottle chaos in the shower is magnetically eliminated.
Magnetic elimination of bottle chaos in the shower
Hello Magnet Shop Team, here's my idea for what to do with your magnets:To eliminate the bottle chaos on the shower floor, consisting of shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, etc., I ordered a "ring magnet Ø 10.0 x 4.0 x 5.0 mm N42 Gold - holds 2.2 kg", pulled a hair tie through and then pulled the rubber band over the bottles. Afterwards, I was able to hang them on the wall-mounted radiator; nothing is lying around on the floor anymore.
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.
Fastening of block magnets using cable ducts
Our customer has created a mounting system for cuboid magnets using cable ducts. No, there are no interchanged words in the previous sentence - it's actually true :-)If you've already asked yourself this question: - here you'll find the answer!
Fastening of block magnets using cable ducts
After placing a few orders with you, I've now found a good and easy-to-implement solution for attaching a block magnet 30.0 x 30.0 x 15.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 32 kg.In my case, it was about two opposing garbage can doors, approximately 2 cm apart, attracting each other and thus magnetically hold.
Previous attempts with different screw-on magnets or magnet systems failed because the magnetic force was too weak. Pot magnets don't attract flush, and the diameter would have been too large in my case.
I used a cable duct from Rehau 35 x 25 mm, which corresponds to the size of the block magnet with its internal dimensions.
The magnet was simply pushed into the channel. It holds in place by clamping. I drilled holes on the underside of the channel at the appropriate distance for fastening with screws. I saw the advantage of mounting it with the cable duct in that it was easy to work with without damaging the magnets.
This mounting option can be applied to some of the other sizes you offer.
This opens up many other applications for the compact rectangular magnets. Regardless of whether a steel sheet or a second magnet is located opposite. Cable ducts can now be purchased very inexpensively at any hardware store (€2 to €8 per 2 m), which can be compared with the respective internal dimensions.
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!
Magnetic attachment of solar LEDs
The following application shows how to magnetically attach solar LEDs completely without cables or screws.
Magnetic attachment of solar LEDs
Dear magnet-shop team, here is a short description: I am a fan of solar LEDs and have a beautiful metal and glass roof. For evening lighting, I have attached 15 solar LED lights (below the glass for weather protection). For attaching the LED lamps to the metal, I used your neodymium pot magnet Ø 16.0 x 4.5 mm, internal thread M4, holds 5.2 kg. I was able to easily screw the plastic mounting brackets for the LED lamps into these. With a click, the LED lamps are attached to the metal supports and can be easily removed and reattached at any time if needed (e.g., for painting the metal supports). I recommended the same system to one of my tenants who has a similar metal and glass roof, and he plans to install it soon.
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 :-)
Waterproof magnets for balcony protection
Today we'll show you how to use waterproof magnets for balcony privacy screens.
Waterproof magnets for balcony protection
Hello Magnet Shop, The balconies in our apartment building have been fitted with new wrought-iron railings. The goal was to install a uniform privacy screen that wouldn't detract from the overall look and was easy to clean. The solution that everyone is happy with consists of translucent acrylic glass, which is simply pressed onto the railings with magnets. It's important that the magnets are weather-resistant. A large number of the following magnets were then used: Neodymium magnet 25.4 x 12.7 x 6.3 mm with plastic coating - black - 3.8 kg For 6 balconies!
Acoustic elements attached magnetically
Magnetic acoustic panels mounted in the recording studio using our products.
Acoustic elements attached magnetically
The recording studio underwent acoustic upgrades. It includes a control room and a recording room. We needed to mount broadband absorber panels to the ceiling. The foam panels were glued to the ceiling. This has several disadvantages: Firstly, the panels are permanently fixed and cannot be easily removed or modified. Secondly, the foam, in its supplied form, is not particularly attractive or inviting. The studio spaces should be visually appealing and inspiring. The 100 x 50 cm absorber panels were custom-made. With acoustically effective Basotect panels measuring 100 x 50 x 10 cm, a 4 mm birch plywood back panel, and acoustic covering fabric.
The ceiling was attached using a magnetic system, which was easy to implement and works perfectly.Neodymium pot magnet Ø 16.0 x 5.0 mm with counterbore holds 5 kg and matching counterparts metal disc Ø 16 mm with hole and countersink nickel, both from the range of magnet-shop.net. Here you can use 1 to 4 discs.
Working Process
I started by marking the magnet positions. I screwed the metal discs to the ceiling. In this case, it was straightforward. The ceiling is already covered with a wooden structure. No dowels or other complicated constructions are needed. Attach the pot magnets to the back of the elements with simple Spax screws. For added security, I attached four sets of two magnets per element. This offers the following advantage: Any unevenness in the panels and ceiling is compensated for.
Now the element must be carefully guided from below to the counterparts. The discs and magnets fit together perfectly. It sits absolutely firmly and securely. Acoustic elements magnetically attached in no time.
Magnetic closure for patio-doors
If the patio door opens with every gust of wind, it can quickly become annoying.
Magnetic closure for patio-doors
Hello,today I'd like to present my magnetic solution:In the summer, the patio door was always blown open by the wind when it was only ajar.We already had to replace the mechanical "holders" because they no longer kept the door closed.Now I have 3 x 2 ring magnet Ø 20.0 x 4.5 x 4.0 mm N42 nickel with counterbore north and metal disc Ø 20 mm with hole and countersink nickel mounted at the same height in the gap between the window frames and I am very pleased with the result… ;-).
Magnetic fastening of a blind on a balcony
A perfect solution: Magnetic fastening of a blind to the balcony
Magnetic fastening of a blind on a balcony
I spent a long time thinking about how to create privacy from my neighbor, or vice versa. I initially considered a fan-shaped blind, but my lease states that drilling is prohibited on the exterior to avoid damaging the insulation. Then I had the solution. I work in a large fashion house, and our decorating team has been using magnets from your "magnet-shop.net" in various sizes for many years. Luckily, I got your website address. I bought a bamboo blind, cut it to the correct dimensions, and plan to attach it to my balcony using the magnets. For safety reasons and to allow the blind to be raised and lowered, please use a magnet with a strength of at least 22 kg. Please note the size and length of the blind!!!
Used: Eyelet magnet Ø 36 mm NEODYMIUM - zinc - holds 41 kg
I attached the magnets to the blind's mounting brackets with a key ring. The entire installation and hanging process took me less than half an hour. The longest part was cutting the blind to the correct width. I hope you have fun designing and enjoy your newly created oasis of well-being.
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.
Magnetically fasten the radio with the motion detector
In today's application, our customer shows us how he was able to magnetically mount his motion-activated radio.
Magnetically fasten the radio with the motion detector
Hello, I had been wondering for a long time how I could reattach my motion-activated radio to the ceiling in the bathroom. It needs to be removable for charging the batteries.Since one of the mounting brackets had broken, I needed a solution: magnets!I ordered three times the ring magnet Ø 20.0 x 4.5 x 4.0 mm N42 nickel with counterbore north, primarily because they could also be screwed in. Because of its strength, I only needed one magnet and my radio is hanging again. I'm sure I'll find a use for the others too.
Pliers storage
With strong neodymium magnets, you can achieve neat storage in no time.
Pliers storage
Hello dear team,please find my application attached.
Required:
Block magnet 20.0 x 20.0 x 3.0 mm N45 nickel - Ø 3.5 mm hole
Bosch Professional L-Boxx 102 tool case
Lid (this was fitted with a 6.5 mm wooden panel)
Foam rubber (for covering)
I simply screwed the magnets in (you could also hide them under the foam rubber), and the pliers adhere to them magnetically. Super fast and neat :-)For larger objects like the Knipex Cobra pliers, you should use several magnets or stronger ones
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.
Magnetically gather curtains
Our customer wanted to gather curtains without drilling or gluing, and she succeeded using magnets.
Magnetically gather curtains
Dear Sir or Madam,In the spring of 2013, I ordered disc magnets from you to implement my idea of "gathering curtains without drilling or gluing." Since I already had a new decorating idea and was browsing your shop, I came across your "magnet blog." Your website is very interesting and helpful. Now I would like to contribute to showing and sharing new ideas for using magnets at work, in hobbies, leisure activities, and in design with others.
My idea: Gathering curtains without drilling or gluing
I had the problem that I couldn't gather my curtains. It would have required drilling into the wall or gluing to attach hooks. I wanted to avoid this. Besides, I also wanted to try gathering the curtains in a different way. Then I sewed a disc magnet Ø 6.0 x 2.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 700 g into each of the gathering tapes (tape, pictures 1 and 2). This was very easy. With these gathering tapes, I can now gather my curtains in various ways (curtain, pictures 1 to 3). When the curtains are closed in the evening, I hang the tapes at the top of the clamp-on curtain rod (curtain, picture 4). Although the cotton fabric is quite thick (4 layers), the magnets hold perfectly, even though they are quite small. They are also completely unnoticeable. I have never been so flexible in styling my curtains.
Every visitor is thrilled by the idea and amazed that such small yet incredibly strong magnets exist. I always refer them to your online shop. No more ugly hooks or adhesive residue on the wall.
Magnetically attach the tablecloth to the table
Attach the tablecloth magnetically to the table to keep it in place even in a gust of wind.
Magnetically attach the tablecloth to the table
Here's an example of an ingenious outdoor application:
Hello Magnet-Shop Team.I recently purchased ring magnet Ø 20.0 x 4.5 x 4.0 mm N42 nickel with counterbore south from you to create a way to secure tablecloths to my patio table.The table has a heavy steel frame with a post-industrial design. The cute little tablecloth holders that are available everywhere didn't fit.
Steel screws (24 mm), heads cut off
painted
Drill 20 mm countersinks into the tabletop and insert the ring magnet
Secure with a countersunk screw
Material-friendly fastening for a jersey
Our customer wanted a material-friendly way to attach his jersey.
Material-friendly fastening for a jersey
Hello Magnet Shop Team,I bought this jersey frame: the jersey is supposed to be fixed to a foam board with pins. However, the pins don't hold. For this reason, I bought magnets from you disc magnet Ø 20.0 x 7.0 mm N40 nickel - holds 8.5 kg, which now hold the jersey with metal disc Ø 20 mm with hole and countersink nickel on the other side of the non-magnetic foam board. Now I need to monitor the connection over time to see if it's strong enough and if the jersey slowly slips down due to gravity. With a holding force of 8.5 kg, I thought I had chosen sufficiently strong magnets, but they aren't holding incredibly securely. If the jersey does shift, I'll have to replace the foam board with a painted steel sheet to achieve a stronger magnetic connection. I hope you find my application interesting and innovative. ;-)
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.
Magnetic board in the kitchen
After much searching and deliberation, our customer installed a magnetic board in their kitchen using our products.
Magnetic board in the kitchen
Hello magnet-shop team, We recently moved and didn't want the unsightly tiled backsplash (10 x 10 cm tiles) and the linoleum covering it in our kitchen. We wanted to use a magnetic backsplash. Recipes and similar items can be attached to it. Notes can also be written on the wall with a whiteboard marker. We had a 25 cm design created in the same color as the countertop. Your product: Block magnet 20.0 x 20.0 x 3.0 mm N45 nickel - M3 countersunk hole About the project:
I cut small square holes in the linoleum
I drilled a hole in the joint and inserted a dowel
I attached the cuboid magnet with a screw - Caution - do not overtighten the screw or the magnet will break.
The magnetic mounting plate was then attached to the magnets
You can already see the result.
I sealed the corners and edges of the magnetic mounting plate with silicone. I was advised to seal/plaster the tile backsplash so that no moisture from the wall could reach the magnetic mounting plate. Then the magnetic mounting plate should be glued in place. This simple solution is perfect :-)
Securely fixed pavilion roof
The pavilion roof securely fixed against wind and weather with the help of our products.
Securely fixed pavilion roof
Hello Magnet Shop Service Team,
We have a terrace on the first floor of our house. A pavilion is set up on it. We sometimes experience strong winds. The magnets are intended to keep the fabric taut and in place, especially during storms and rain. Previously, large puddles of water would form in front of the crossbars during rain! The magnets are now attached and are working perfectly! I was able to test this yesterday during our heavy rain! I've already shown it to neighbors with similar problems, and they were very impressed with the idea! I recommended you; the quality, price, and service are excellent!
Magnet used: Ring magnet Ø 45.0 x 22.0 x 9.0 mm HF 24/16 ferrite - holds 2.9 kg
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 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!
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.
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.
LED starry sky magnetically attached
An LED starry sky magnetically attached to a glass patio roof creates a romantic atmosphere.
LED starry sky magnetically attached
I attached an LED starry sky under the glass patio roof using these magnets. 25 of the hook magnet Ø 20 mm NEODYMIUM - zinc - holds 10 kg were used.
Wall decor elements attached magnetically
Beautify your living space with neodymium magnets.
Wall decor elements attached magnetically
Dear Sir or Madam, Since I am very satisfied with your magnets and your service, I would like to present my magnetic application. I have floor-to-ceiling decorative elements in our living room that are mounted on the wall. Behind them are various cables (network, LED power supply, etc.). To ensure accessibility to these cables, I did not screw in the insert elements, but instead attached them using a disc magnet Ø 10.0 x 5.0 mm N40 nickel - holds 3 kg. To ensure that no air gap between the magnets in the insert element and the mounting strip reduces the magnetic force, the magnets are NOT glued in, but simply inserted loosely into the bore. With this solution, the insert elements can be pulled out at any time without the use of tools, eliminating the need for the time-consuming disassembly of the entire decorative element.
Room dividers made from birch logs
A mounting option for room dividers made of birch logs.
Room dividers made from birch logs
Hello dear Magnetshop team, I would like to send you my idea for the "perfect" use of your hook magnet Ø 32 mm NEODYMIUM - zinc - holds 34 kg. For a long time I racked my brains about how to attach some birch logs to the ceiling and the steel beam of the doorway as room dividers: gluing, screwing, soldering, welding... And it took me a long time to come up with the simplest and by far the best idea...magnets!!! Sometimes you can't see the forest for the trees!!!
Magnetically fixed lamp
The sliding of the height-adjustable lamp in the kitchen was successfully resolved and magnetically fixed using our products.
Magnetically fixed lamp
Dear Magnet Shop Team,I am currently using three times the ring magnet Ø 15.0 x 8.0 x 6.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 5 kg to stabilize my kitchen lamp. The height-adjustable lamp always slides down on its own. I was able to fix it in place with the magnets.
Sun protection attached magnetically
The self-built patio roof needs sun protection, which will be attached magnetically.
Sun protection attached magnetically
Hello, I built a glass roof with a steel frame on our patio. After the roof was built, the question arose of how to attach the sunshade. One option was eyelets and hooks. However, that would have been very complicated. Then I had the idea to use magnets. The attachment is simple, quick, flexible, and inexpensive. I used a memo magnet made of steel Ø 22 x 9 mm with neodymium - holds 7 kg.
Fixation of a pond liner with super magnets
The balcony's waterproofing is achieved by securing a pond liner with super magnets.
Fixation of a pond liner with super magnets
Hello, I'm sending you a brief description of my magnet application. I always had the problem that the balconies on our house, due to their size, collected a relatively large amount of rainwater, which then dripped from all the cracks and holes onto the balcony below. This was detrimental to the building structure and the tenants. So, how do you properly waterproof a balcony after the fact? The answer is simple: with pond liner, drainage connections, and, of course, magnets. These are needed to hold the pond liner securely in place at all edges, so that the magnets give the liner the shape of a basin. Otherwise, drilling and screwing would have been the only option, but thanks to its powerful magnets, the pond liner is now holding up perfectly well :-)!
Magnet used: Block magnet 40.0 x 15.0 x 5.0 mm N40 nickel - holds 9.6 kg
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.
World Cup canvas securely attached with magnetic hooks
Just in time for the World Cup, we securely attached a World Cup screen with magnetic hooks.
World Cup canvas securely attached with magnetic hooks
Dear Magnet Shop Team,your magnets helped me with something important. I'd like to present my application. Perhaps it can help other users as well.The screen needed to be hung up and removed as easily as possible.Initially, I used screw hooks. These stuck out after taking down the screen. They bothered us quite a bit.We found the solution on your website. Using a painted metal disc Ø 40 with double-sided adhesive tape, white, we created the adhesive base for two strong hook magnet Ø 32 mm FERRITE - white - holds 8 kg.Now we can quickly and easily take down the screen and the hooks after use. The two white painted discs are no longer noticeable and don't bother us at all. Thank you very much!
Vertical awning attached magnetically
The vertical awning was magnetically attached to the garden in no time.
Vertical awning attached magnetically
Hello Magnet Shop Team!
I'd like to share my magnetic application here. This solution is the quickest and easiest for my project!I've purchased a vertical awning for my garden. Instead of screwing the brackets to the wall, in this case they were attached quickly and without drilling using neodymium pot magnet Ø 32.0 x 8.0 mm with counterbore holds 30 kg.
The holding power is gigantic. Repositioning the side awning is only possible with a wooden wedge and a hammer!
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.
Inexpensive fly screen solution as DIY for every budget
Our customer has a flexible fly screen attachment thanks to magnets. It doesn't always have to be expensive or prefabricated fly screen frames.
Fly screen attachment thanks to magnets
Hello Magnet Shop Team,
I wanted to show you my instructions for attaching a fly screen without a frame using magnets and washers.
Not everyone has the money to buy an expensive fly screen frame. These are simply too bulky or unwieldy. Fly screens are usually attached with Velcro. This doesn't hold well enough. The fly screen tears very easily. Removing and reattaching it becomes a pain.My problem was that I have flowers outside the window. I have to water them regularly.I have a fly screen in the window frame. This keeps the insects out and the cats in.After removing the mesh several times, it was already damaged.Hence the idea of using magnets.
For this, I used your block magnet 10.0 x 10.0 x 2.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 1.2 kg glued into the frame. Next, I sewed M5 washers onto the fly screen. Now the fly screen can be removed with one pull. It can be securely attached in just a few simple steps.
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.
Magnetic tile mirror in the kitchen
Magnetic tile backsplash in the kitchen. A truly invisible magnetic force!
Magnetic tile mirror in the kitchen
Dear Sir or Madam, I recently replaced the tile backsplash in my kitchen. While I was at it, I attached magnets to the back of some of the tiles: Disc magnet Ø 20.0 x 3.0 mm N45 nickel - holds 4.1 kg. With a thickness of 3 mm, the magnets were easily embedded in the tile adhesive. The tiles can now be used, at least in certain spots, as a bulletin board. Larger objects, such as the short-term timer shown, have a thin dDisc magnet Ø 20.0 x 1.5 mm N45 nickel - holds 2 kg glued to the back. It is important to note that magnets tend to rotate in a certain direction: to prevent this, the magnets must be glued on in the correct orientation. Guests in the kitchen are regularly amazed by the "magnetic tiles."
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).
Child lock for drawers and cupboards
To protect little hands, we created a child safety lock for drawers and cupboards as a DIY project.Our customer sent us a clever idea. Emptying all the drawers by our daughter should now be a thing of the past.
Child safety lock for drawers and cupboards
Hello Magnet-Shop Team!
After our daughter discovered the handles of our kitchen drawers and cupboards and made emptying them her daily task, we saw an urgent need for action.She could pinch her hand or fingers. The contents of the drawers and cupboards could pose a danger.
Our first step was to research the child safety locks available on the market. Disillusionment quickly followed; What a disappointment!Most of the plastic "locks" offered proved unsuitable for the drawers.However, with most of the applicable ones, there was the added hassle of screwing all the latches and hooks into the cabinets. Also very unsightly: a built-in version with adhesive pads simply fell off after two warm days.
So the challenge was to keep our daughter and her amazing strength away from the handles in the kitchen. Or... keep the handles away from our daughter. Of course, we unscrew the handles! But then how do the adults get the doors and drawers open?! This is where your famous magnet shop comes into play – in the form of a "magnet opener."
The order included: 15 x metal disc Ø 20 mm with hole and countersink nickel 1 x NdFeB Deep pot magnet Ø 20 x 25 mm, brass, tolerance h6 - 28.6 kg. From the hardware store I also got 15 x 4mm countersunk screws, washers and self-locking screws. And in the basement, the plastic tube of a disused car window squeegee was found.
Magnetic protection from small children's hands
Thanks to the enormous power of the magnet, it's no problem at all to pull open even the heaviest drawers. And even my wife's initial skepticism quickly gave way to the realization that this is an incredibly simple and practical solution. Only our daughter now sometimes sits around bored in the kitchen...
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.
Variable attachment of the Christmas decoration
No annoying nails or wires: Attach your Christmas decorations in a variety of ways!
Variable attachment of the Christmas decoration
Dear Magnet Shop Team,I have the metal disc Ø 20 with double-sided adhesive tape, white and hook magnet Ø 20 mm FERRITE - white - holds 3 kg I used these for the following purposes (and am very satisfied).You can see the implementation in the following pictures.
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 ceiling mounting for light panels
A large and heavy light panel needs to be securely and reliably mounted to the ceiling.
Invisible ceiling mounting for light panels
Hello dear Magnet Shop team, I was looking for a way to mount the light panels (600x300) without much effort. This is when I came up with the idea of using magnets. On your website, I found the ingenious neodymium pot magnet Ø 20.0 x 7.0 mm with counterbore holds 8 kg.
The rest was relatively easy:
Mark the center line and measure precisely
Pre-drill the holes
Attach the magnets with countersunk screws
Install the electrical system in the ceiling
Place the panel on the magnets
Done
The whole thing is rock solid and yet removable, the best solution for me.
Repairing a dishwasher flap
Our customer was able to avoid an expensive repair using our magnets and a little bit of DIY skill.
Repairing a dishwasher flap
Hello,While renovating, I accidentally stepped on the open dishwasher door, which slightly bent it and now doesn't stay closed (the door opens by itself during the wash cycle). New price: over €500.00. Repair questionable: "at least €350.00, but not worth it according to AEG service."Problem: The interior is made of stainless steel (i.e., not magnetic). With 2 neodymium pot magnet Ø 13.0 x 4.5 mm with counterbore holds 3 kg, and 2 magnetic metal strips, it works:
two small holes were drilled at the top
the two pot magnets were screwed in
the magnetic metal strips could be attached to the flap with the 2 existing screws
Result: the flap stays closed, everything is "snazzy" again, and a lot of money was saved.
Attaching the towel rail to the bathroom radiator
Our magnets find practical applications in all areas.
Attaching the towel rail to the bathroom radiator
I was looking for a way to attach a towel rail to my bathroom radiator. This would allow wet clothes to dry without them resting directly on the radiator bars. At each end of the purchased towel rail, a magnetic super adhesive in bottle with dispensing needle - 20 gr. was used to attach a block magnet 40.0 x 20.0 x 5.0 mm N42 nickel - holds 8.8 kg. After 24 hours of drying time, the rod could be attached to the bathroom radiator.
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!
Magnetic radiator covers
Today's application is a magnetic radiator cover.
Magnetic radiator covers
Hello Magnet-Shop Team,Thank you very much for the prompt delivery of the magnetic tape.We have a wide windowsill (with night storage heaters underneath) that is 5 meters long. We wanted to cover it while still having easy access to the storage space underneath. 3 meters of magnetic tape self-adhesive on one side - 19.0 x 1.5 mm premium adhesive were sufficient to attach all three boards to the metal supports. Slippage is prevented by small blocks at the seams.
LED panel magnetically attached to the ceiling
Our customer magnetically attaches his LED panel to the ceiling with the help of magnets4you.
LED panel magnetically attached to the ceiling
Dear Magnet-shop Team, One option for using your magnets is to mount an LED panel on the ceiling. Since many (most) LED panels are only designed for hanging installation on wire cables, you have to help yourself to attach the panel directly to the ceiling. A great solution is to use pot magnets, which are mounted on the ceiling and exert their magnetic effect on the metal back of the panel. I used: 9 x Ferrite pot magnet Ø 32.0 x 7.0 mm, zinc - holds 8 kg Important note: For elongated panels, plan to include magnets not only at the four corners but also in the middle. Otherwise, the panel will sag in the middle.
Using eyelet magnets in a shoe cabinet
Our customer has created a practical tool by using eyelet magnets in a shoe cabinet.
Using eyelet magnets in a shoe cabinet
Hello Magnet-Shop Team,I would like to introduce you to my magnet application, which has proven itself in my household.
Using eyelet magnet Ø 25 mm NEODYMIUM - zinc - holds 22 kg in a metal shoe cabinet.
The problem: The shoes in a sheet steel shoe cabinet slipped around so much when closing the cabinet that it was sometimes difficult to open. A rod for securing the shoes was difficult to attach due to a lack of space on the outside of the pivoting side panels. It is also rigid and would have to be removable to remove the shoes.
The solution: Two eyelet magnets (no smaller, otherwise the holding force is insufficient) are connected to each shelf with a 6 mm rubber cord (sailor's supplies) and attached to the side panels. The shoes are now held in place even when tipped over. In addition, the size of the shoes no longer matters, as the magnets can be positioned anywhere.
Organize your shoe storage
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!
Magnetic curtain - attachment
Hide a shelf with magnets from magnets4you – no problem with a magnetic curtain mount!
Magnetic curtain - attachment
Hello!I would like to introduce my magnet application:
I use the magnets to attach the curtains to decorate the storage shelves, as we also use the room as a guest room.The magnets are brilliant! Although the fabric is quite heavy, 3 magnets per curtain are sufficient (curtain size 1.00 m x 1.80 m). I use the Memo magnet made of steel Ø 22 x 9 mm with neodymium - holds 7 kg.
Mounting a spotlight rail
Our customer found a very elegant solution for attaching lights to a coffered ceiling: mounting a spotlight rail
Mounting a spotlight rail
Hello Magnet-Shop Team,The following series of images demonstrates an application using your neodymium pot magnets.
The magnets adhere perfectly to the ferromagnetic profiles of the system ceiling in my practice.In this example, a spotlight rail could be attached without having to drill holes in the profiles.The cassettes are made of lightweight rigid foam and are not load-bearing.
I used neodymium pot magnet Ø 20.0 x 6.0 mm, thread M6x10, holds 9 kg.
Many thanks and greetings to Lohr!
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
Material stop with magnets
Our customer's idea saves DIY enthusiasts a lot of time:
Magnets for the correct material stop
Hello Magnet Shop Team!Every hobbyist knows the problem:
If you want to produce many identical parts, or even just want the same distance on one edge, you have to mark everything out first.Constantly marking is annoying! I also don't build a new wooden stop for every part.
The solution: with 3 disc magnet Ø 10.0 x 10.0 mm N48 nickel - holds 4.2 kg allow you to easily adjust any stop on the machine table, so you can get started right away. You only need to mark the first hole correctly to adjust the stop.The magnets can be stored on the side of the machine table.
Water decalcification with ferrite magnets
Our customer uses magnets to improve the water quality in his home: Water decalcification with ferrite magnets
Water decalcification with ferrite magnets
Hello Magnet Shop Team!I would like to share my magnet application for improving the water quality in my home with you.
I use a ring magnet Ø 40.0 x 20.0 x 10.0 mm Y35 ferrite - holds 2,7 kg to improve water quality, i.e., hard water is converted to soft water.
This means less soap consumption. Soap powder, shampoo, etc. In addition, the limescale now loses its adhesive power after heating in kettles, instantaneous water heaters, heating elements in washing machines, etc.
For the Installation:Two magnets are attached to each of the water meter's screw connections with adhesive tape and secured with cable ties.
Important note: Since this effect has not yet been scientifically proven, no guarantees can be given for this use or for the anti-limescale properties of magnets!
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.
Attaching an insect screen to the skylight
Our customer was looking for a suitable solution for attaching his insect screen to his skylight.No commercially available products could be used.They didn't fit, or were simply too weak.
Attaching an insect screen to a skylight
Hello Magnet-Shop Team,
This is a very simple application for installing insect screens on skylights!Retailers only offer rather monstrous and expensive designs for this solution.A manufacturer built the frames we requested.
Only the usual magnetic strips are designed for vertical windows and won't hold. Your small block magnet 5.0 x 5.0 x 3.0 mm N52 nickel - holds 1.5 kg is just right!
This solution is not only very practical, it's also easy to implement. A custom-fit fly screen for the skylight with a perfect fit.Many thanks to our customer for submitting their quick and effective skylight mounting solution.
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 door holders
Our magnets can be used excellently as magnetic door holders. This keeps the yard gate securely open.
Magnetic door holders
Dear Sir or Madam, Thank you very much for the prompt delivery of my order. I mounted the magnets "Ferrite pot magnet Ø 40.0 x 8.0 mm, thread M5x10, holds 12.5 kg" as door holders - with a threaded rod and long threaded nut and - with a dowel and hanger bolt; it works excellently. Details can be seen in the attached photos. The size of the doors/gates and the expected wind conditions must be considered when selecting the magnet size. Perhaps this could be a suggestion for a replica.
Brush magnetic station
Keep things organized with magnets from magnets4you!
Brush magnetic station
Hello!We think that's simply practical and great!We've created an optimal solution for brushes in our warehouse.The hook magnet Ø 16 mm NEODYMIUM - zinc - holds 6 kg used has sufficient strength for this application.
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
Practical towel holder
Effective as protection for garden lounger covers against sunscreen or sweat.
Practical towel holder
A towel can be used simply and effectively to protect garden lounger covers against sunscreen or sweat. Unfortunately, the towel always slips when the backrest of the lounger shown here is reclined if it is not held in place.
Even with standard loungers, a towel is quickly blown off by the wind when not in use. The magnetic attachment shown here easily solves this problem: Neodymium pot magnet Ø 20.0 x 7.0 mm with cylinder bore holds 6 kg.
If the lounger does not have a steel tube frame (e.g., when on vacation), the attachment can also be done using a combination of a magnet and a steel washer. The attachment is then made in the area of the upholstery. (see green circle)
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Fairy lights attached magnetically to a gutter
The string lights are magnetically attached to a gutter to decorate your home for Christmas.It's annoying, though, if you can only attach the string lights to the wooden roof with, for example, cable ties.
Fairy lights attached magnetically to a gutter
However, if you use a hook magnet Ø 16 mm NEODYMIUM - zinc - holds 6 kg, attach it to the gutter, and then hang the string lights, you can easily avoid this problem. After Christmas, the magnets can simply be removed from the gutter without leaving any residue. Finally, you can put up your Christmas decorations without a guilty conscience. The magnetic hooks can be removed without leaving any residue after the Christmas season.
Fairy lights or other Christmas decorations can be easily attached with these hooks.
Alternatively, instead of using the gutter on a pergola or garage, the magnets can also be used for larger projects around the house.
Hook magnet as a door holder
Necessity is the mother of invention; Hook magnet as a door stay in the basement.
Sometimes you just want to pop down to the basement for a minute, and before you know it, the door has closed again. To prevent this from happening, we attached a hook magnet Ø 25 mm NEODYMIUM - zinc - holds 22 kg to a wooden cabinet with a screw and the appropriate washers. Now the door stays securely on the magnet and can no longer close "automatically".
Hook magnet as a door holder
Attachment of a pulley
Today we would like to show you how to attach a pulley system to a church tower clock using our products.
Attaching a Pulley System for a Church Tower Clock
Hello and good day.
We have a church tower clock with weights. We have attached it to the main entrance. To help with this, we used your hook magnet Ø 36 mm NEODYMIUM - zinc - holds 41 kg.
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.
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.