Rare Earth Magnets
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Rare Earth Magnets
Any recommendations on rare earth magnets? It looks like there are several different alloys these are made from. Is there anything to watch out for? Any recommendations on online sites that sell them in the US? Since I'm going with Tau, I want to use them to be able to switch out weapon loads.
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Ironhide ( 92 )
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Re: Rare Earth Magnets
I got mine from this site (http://www.rare-earth-magnets.com/Searc ... ID-28.html). The ones at the top are perfect for Crisis suit weapons.
Others on here might be able to suggest a cheaper spot to get them.
There are two way to use them. Magnet to magnet OR magnet to metal.
Others on here might be able to suggest a cheaper spot to get them.
There are two way to use them. Magnet to magnet OR magnet to metal.
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Re: Rare Earth Magnets
Lower rating? You ship first.
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Re: Rare Earth Magnets
K&J's over stock section has provided me with just about every magnet I've used so far. As long and you are willing to get "just about" what you need you can get exactly what you want to something really close for really cheep.
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Re: Rare Earth Magnets
THAT is a statement for the ages.mrrshann618 wrote: ...you can get exactly what you want to something really close for really cheep.
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Re: Rare Earth Magnets
I can add to the K&J chorus. ZD1 mags are cheap and great for magnetizing bases.MagickalMemories wrote:I used http://www.kjmagnetics.com. They seem to be perpetually running sales.
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Re: Rare Earth Magnets
I ordered from K&J over the weekend. The order arrived today, and I am very happy. I ended up ordering 3 different sets - all told about $30 with shipping. Now here is my question, how in the world do you handle these tiny things??? My wife asked me if I wanted her to go out and pick up some bifocals so I could see them. Funny lady.
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Re: Rare Earth Magnets
Geez. How small did you order?
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Re: Rare Earth Magnets
Actually, on this topic, what size of magnet is good for magnetizing SM dreadnought arms?
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Re: Rare Earth Magnets
I used 1/4 x 1/16 size rare earth magnets. Also I get my magnets from Incredible Magnets on ebay.HarlequinZero wrote:Actually, on this topic, what size of magnet is good for magnetizing SM dreadnought arms?
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Re: Rare Earth Magnets
Let's see...MagickalMemories wrote:Geez. How small did you order?
100 at 1/16" dia. x 1/32" thick
100 at 1/8" dia. x 1/16" thick
100 at 1/4" dia. x 1/32" thick
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Re: Rare Earth Magnets
Well I purchased a big batch of 6mm x 1.5mm (roughly 1/4 x 1/8) for "universal purposes"
I've used them for holding on sponsons, light flight stand vehicles (My falcons are mounted with these), and my dread is entirely setup with these (FW dread has waist magentized as well)
For mounting weapons it depends on the mount. For my predators sponson weapons, Wraithlord shoulder mounts, and Falcon weapon mounts I used these.
For my Eldar grav platform and Tau Battlesuit I used 1/8 x 1/32.
I've found that these two sizes generally cover just about any vehicle/weapon mounting I need to do
I've used them for holding on sponsons, light flight stand vehicles (My falcons are mounted with these), and my dread is entirely setup with these (FW dread has waist magentized as well)
For mounting weapons it depends on the mount. For my predators sponson weapons, Wraithlord shoulder mounts, and Falcon weapon mounts I used these.
For my Eldar grav platform and Tau Battlesuit I used 1/8 x 1/32.
I've found that these two sizes generally cover just about any vehicle/weapon mounting I need to do
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