+Woodduckdawg Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 This might be a silly question, but I really don't know where to look to buy stronger magnets. I know a magnetic key holder can get the job done, but where can I go to buy magnets strong enough to support a small locking container. Any help is appreciated. Quote Link to comment
+eusty Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Not sure in the US, but I get mine from ebay...look for neodymium magnets Quote Link to comment
+Z3ROIN Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) Ebay!! Great for all the little stuff you can't really get anywhere else. What did we do before Ebay?!!! Edited January 25, 2012 by Z3ROIN Quote Link to comment
+Gitchee-Gummee Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Most any arts and craft store. Neodymium (and some other metal, I forget) make up rare earth magnets. Also order online any volume. In-store, be advised that some clerks have no idea as to what a rare earth magnet is and they may very well say that they don't have any (even though they do) -- happens a lot. You can also cannibalize some (dead) computer parts for them. Quote Link to comment
+DonB Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Check out kjmagnetics.com Quote Link to comment
+kunarion Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I know a magnetic key holder can get the job done, but where can I go to buy magnets strong enough to support a small locking container. Do a google for "base magnets". They're ferrous magnets in steel cases, similar to the key holder magnets. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I buy mine here: http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=32065&cat=1,42363,42348 These things are strong Quote Link to comment
+L0ne.R Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Don't get them near your credit cards. Quote Link to comment
+Lieblweb Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Amazon.... (that's where my husband gets his) Quote Link to comment
+Postholedigger Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Old computer hard drives. Old speakers. Quote Link to comment
+Woodduckdawg Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 Thanks, I went to a local craft store and hope to do an update on my newest cache since the velcro isn't working. I might have to shave a portion of the container down so it will be flush with the metal. thanks to all Quote Link to comment
+popokiiti Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I buy mine here: http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=32065&cat=1,42363,42348 These things are strong + 1 Quote Link to comment
+The Cheeseheads Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I buy mine here: http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=32065&cat=1,42363,42348 These things are strong + 1 +2 This is where I've always gotten mine. Quote Link to comment
+hallycat Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I agree, rip apart an old hard drive. They are NOT easy to get out, recommended for something to do during those boring conference calls at work Quote Link to comment
+JimHegs Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I agree, rip apart an old hard drive. They are NOT easy to get out, recommended for something to do during those boring conference calls at work You must work at the same place I do. . Quote Link to comment
+Admonkey Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I might be a monkey, but I grew up around cattle. If you are looking for a LARGE (finger-length), VERY STRONG (base magnets, ceramic-coated), INEXPENSIVE (for their size) magnet option, look for a "feed store" in your area-- a place that sells large animal (horses, cattle) health supplies. Once you locate that (if you're not too Urban Jungle-bound), call and ask if they carry "cattle (or "cow") magnets." They come in different shapes, many of them being tapered, but they also come in long, flat rectangles. What you'll need is one (or more) like this: http://hambydairysupply.com/xcart/product.php?productid=2484&cat=334&page=1 Feed stores usually sell them individually or by the box (six-count, ten-count, etc.). --AM Quote Link to comment
+BAMBOOZLE Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Loews has the neodymium magnets.....they come 10 on a card. Quote Link to comment
+Tempo 0 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Ebay...I buy them in lots of 20 or 30 and theyre really quite cheap. I use mainly 20mm X 3mm (3/4 X 1/8inch) Quote Link to comment
+DragonPrime Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Came across this thread while searching for something else… An excellent source for all sorts of sizes and shapes of magnets: https://www.kjmagnetics.com From the really tiny up the the very large don't get yourself between a pair of these sizes. Quote Link to comment
+BCandMsKitty Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Like others have posted ... Lee Valley Tools Al shapes and sizes. Quote Link to comment
curlingfan11 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Lee Valley. Any hardware store might have 'em Quote Link to comment
+TeamRabbitRun Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I might be a monkey, but I grew up around cattle. If you are looking for a LARGE (finger-length), VERY STRONG (base magnets, ceramic-coated), INEXPENSIVE (for their size) magnet option, look for a "feed store" in your area-- a place that sells large animal (horses, cattle) health supplies. Once you locate that (if you're not too Urban Jungle-bound), call and ask if they carry "cattle (or "cow") magnets." They come in different shapes, many of them being tapered, but they also come in long, flat rectangles. What you'll need is one (or more) like this: http://hambydairysupply.com/xcart/product.php?productid=2484&cat=334&page=1 Feed stores usually sell them individually or by the box (six-count, ten-count, etc.). --AM I wanna ask, but something tells me I don't wanna know. Signed....an urban guy. Quote Link to comment
+noncentric Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I might be a monkey, but I grew up around cattle. If you are looking for a LARGE (finger-length), VERY STRONG (base magnets, ceramic-coated), INEXPENSIVE (for their size) magnet option, look for a "feed store" in your area-- a place that sells large animal (horses, cattle) health supplies. Once you locate that (if you're not too Urban Jungle-bound), call and ask if they carry "cattle (or "cow") magnets." They come in different shapes, many of them being tapered, but they also come in long, flat rectangles. What you'll need is one (or more) like this: http://hambydairysupply.com/xcart/product.php?productid=2484&cat=334&page=1 Feed stores usually sell them individually or by the box (six-count, ten-count, etc.). --AM I wanna ask, but something tells me I don't wanna know. Signed....an urban guy. Even though you almost asked, the magnets (just 1 per cow) are fed to cows to prevent hardware disease. The magnet will attract various sharp, metallic objects that the cow ingests. The sharp objects will stay on the magnet instead of passing through, and causing tears in, the cow's digestive system. Quote Link to comment
+TeamRabbitRun Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I might be a monkey, but I grew up around cattle. If you are looking for a LARGE (finger-length), VERY STRONG (base magnets, ceramic-coated), INEXPENSIVE (for their size) magnet option, look for a "feed store" in your area-- a place that sells large animal (horses, cattle) health supplies. Once you locate that (if you're not too Urban Jungle-bound), call and ask if they carry "cattle (or "cow") magnets." They come in different shapes, many of them being tapered, but they also come in long, flat rectangles. What you'll need is one (or more) like this: http://hambydairysupply.com/xcart/product.php?productid=2484&cat=334&page=1 Feed stores usually sell them individually or by the box (six-count, ten-count, etc.). --AM I wanna ask, but something tells me I don't wanna know. Signed....an urban guy. Even though you almost asked, the magnets (just 1 per cow) are fed to cows to prevent hardware disease. The magnet will attract various sharp, metallic objects that the cow ingests. The sharp objects will stay on the magnet instead of passing through, and causing tears in, the cow's digestive system. Thanks - So they just stay in there forever, collecting this and that? Really?? See, I was right. Quote Link to comment
+noncentric Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I might be a monkey, but I grew up around cattle. If you are looking for a LARGE (finger-length), VERY STRONG (base magnets, ceramic-coated), INEXPENSIVE (for their size) magnet option, look for a "feed store" in your area-- a place that sells large animal (horses, cattle) health supplies. Once you locate that (if you're not too Urban Jungle-bound), call and ask if they carry "cattle (or "cow") magnets." They come in different shapes, many of them being tapered, but they also come in long, flat rectangles. What you'll need is one (or more) like this: http://hambydairysupply.com/xcart/product.php?productid=2484&cat=334&page=1 Feed stores usually sell them individually or by the box (six-count, ten-count, etc.). --AM I wanna ask, but something tells me I don't wanna know. Signed....an urban guy. Even though you almost asked, the magnets (just 1 per cow) are fed to cows to prevent hardware disease. The magnet will attract various sharp, metallic objects that the cow ingests. The sharp objects will stay on the magnet instead of passing through, and causing tears in, the cow's digestive system. Thanks - So they just stay in there forever, collecting this and that? Really?? See, I was right. Yep, the cow will have the same magnet for its entire life. Quote Link to comment
retatcdude Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 This might be a silly question, but I really don't know where to look to buy stronger magnets. I know a magnetic key holder can get the job done, but where can I go to buy magnets strong enough to support a small locking container. Any help is appreciated. They have some very strong magnets at Home Depot but just about any hardware/crafts store will have them. Sometimes you can get a bunch 30+ for a few dollars. Quote Link to comment
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