How often should I be cleaning my magnets? CLEANING MAGNET This is another question that is dependent upon your individual process. Obviously the more metal you receive or produce in your process, the more frequently the magnets need to be cleaned. A general rule is the more frequently, the better. As a magnet gathers ferrous [...]
DIY Foxy Magnetic Mug Sleeve Sometimes you just can’t wait to enjoy that first (or second, or third) cup of coffee or tea. However, using a conventional mug is not without its problems. The handles are often too small to accommodate a comfortable grip and the mug itself takes forever to cool off. By following [...]
Gallery Wall Diy Magnet, Cool Cats, Gray Sheep, Many Magnets Gallery Wall Diy Magnet - That little gallery wall that I’ve been working on? It’s not the first frame series that I’ve created, and it’s not done, but it’s lightness and friendliness is so appealing to me that it’s easily becoming my fave. I’ve had [...]
DIY Magnetic Road Trip Hacks There's nothing quite like rolling the windows down, turning the music up, and hitting the open road. Spring is the perfect time of year for that road trip you’ve been dreaming of for ages. So, why not “carpe that diem” and start planning your adventure? It’s always important to travel [...]
ON THE WALL HANGING SOME MAGNETIC FLOWERS - Ah. Push it. Push it real good. I hope you all got that Salt-N-Peppa reference. Good times. And now on to our guest bedroom’s recent mini makeover. Check our our lovely new Wallflowers (courtesy of LaDiff) in all of their 3D glory (btw, have you entered the [...]
DIY Magnetic Socket Holder - If there’s one thing that sockets and socks have in common, it’s that for some reason they both always disappear. Because they are so small it makes them easy to lose, plus most boxes that they come in don’t keep them in their proper spots after initially opening it. One [...]
Magnetic Domains: Understanding the Foundation of Magnetism Magnetic domains are the foundation of magnetism. In this post we’ll dive into the world of magnetic domains, and explore how they form, behave and the processes that determine their impact on magnetic materials. Understanding these will give you a deeper appreciation of how magnetism works in everyday [...]
Magnets are Everywhere What Happened ? It all began rather quietly in 1984. Scientists working independently at General Motors and Sumitomo Special Metals discovered that when they combined the rare earth mineral neodymium together with iron and boron, they could create the world’s strongest permanent magnets: up to 10 times stronger than all other ceramic [...]
Neodymium Magnets and Stainless Steel Stainless steel is fundamentally an alloy, a blend of metals, with the primary components being iron, chromium, and often nickel. The magnetic properties of stainless steel are largely determined by this alloy composition, with specific types demonstrating stronger magnetic behavior. In the intricate world of stainless steel, understanding the magnetic [...]
Magnetic Push Pins All / Gear / Magnets Magnetic Push Pins Hang up photos, posters, notes and more without damage using these cool new Magnetic Push Pins. These innovative push pins have two halves. One half features a regular needle that sticks into cork boards or wood and the other half features a [...]
Measuring Magnetic Fields After reading this section you will be able to do the following: Determine how the direction and intensity of magnetic fields can be found. Describe how a field indicator and a Hall-effect meter work. Since it is impractical to measure the actual field strength within the material, all the devices measure the [...]
Circular Magnetic Fields: Distribution and Intensity After reading this section you will be able to do the following: Explain the distribution and intensity of magnetic fields around conductors Explain what the skin effect is As discussed previously, when current is passed through a solid conductor, a magnetic field forms in and around the conductor. The [...]