Magnet Projects

Making a wooden magnetic knife rack is a popular project for many of our neodymium magnet customers. Here’s a guide on how to create your own.Please note that this blog post is intended to provide a general overview on creating a wooden magnetic knife holder and does not serve as a comprehensive woodworking tutorial. Prior experience with woodworking techniques is required to successfully and safely complete this project.    Materials You’ll Need Wood: A block of wood measuring 8 to 14 inches long and around 3/4 inches thick. The actual dimensions are up to you, as is the type of...

If you’re wondering what lurks beneath that murky lake or languid lagoon near you - you’re in luck. Welcome to the wild, wonderful and mysterious world of magnet fishing. All you need is a long rope and a strong magnet - along with a body of water, of course - and you’re in business. So what’s the attraction? Most avid fishing magnet enthusiasts will tell you there’s a huge rush of adrenaline each time you drop that magnet into the water. What’s down there hidden in those deep dark depths? What will you find? Will it be trash or treasure?...

Magnets are an excellent way to hang and display your prints, posters, photography and other artwork. But which magnets do you need? How many will be required? Where should you put them? This article will help you begin to answer these questions to display your art brilliantly, boldly and beautifully.  Hanging Lightweight Prints, Photos, and Posters  Determine where you want your artwork to sit on the wall. Lightly mark the wall with a pencil where your artwork will attach, ideally just to the inside of all four corners.  Take a hammer and tap a flat head ferromagnetic steel nail or...

Neodymium magnets are very strong and can help to test the authenticity of gold and silver bars, coins, bullion, or jewelry. However, it is important to note that this method is not foolproof. How It Works Gold and silver are not considered ferromagnetic due to their lack of iron, nickel, and cobalt. With that said, if a neodymium magnet is attracted to the gold or silver, that means that it contains trances of other metals and is not pure.  However, this test is not entirely foolproof. For example, if the item is made from aluminum or copper, it will also not be attracted to a neodymium magnet.  Additionally, some fake jewelry may...

Magnets can be used to find nails in hardwood floors or reclaimed wood by detecting the presence of metal beneath the surface.  By moving a magnet over the wood surface and paying close attention to the areas where the magnet is more strongly attracted, it is possible to locate metal objects that may be hidden. In the case of nails, the magnet will be attracted to the metal nail and can help locate it beneath the surface of the wood. How do I locate metal objects in wood? To use a strong neodymium sphere magnet to locate nails in wood, you...