Magnetic stand for weapons

josh stout · 17th April 2007, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

In the interest of recycling (and being a cheapskate

) I'd like to mention that the electric toothbrush heads that we routinely discard every month or so have incredibly strong magnets inside of them.

Old hard drives also have rare earth magnets in them. The magnets also have the advantage of being built into their mounting brackets so they can be screwed into whatever you want to hold them. I use a hard drive magnet to clean up iron filings.
Josh

Spunjer · 17th April 2007, 07:17 PM

these rare earth magnets, neodymium, do they lose their magnetic hold over time? my concern is, if one uses these magnets as some sort of sword hanger on the wall and nothing else (no hooks to support), that eventually gravity takes over and well, i'll have my own version of king arthur's sword on the floor...

Luc LEFEBVRE · 17th April 2007, 09:35 PM

Hi Josh,
At the beginning, I used HDD magnets, they are strong enough, but fragile.
So I buy strong and thick magnets and they don't lose their magnetic power.
Luc

fearn · 18th April 2007, 01:27 AM

Hey Luc,

Neat idea, and a great way to magnetize a blade. Didn't we have a thread on that not very long ago?

Here's the Wikipedia article on neodymium magnets on neodymium magnets (just found googling, not saying it's correct).

Neodymium magnets lose strength when exposed to temperatures greater than 80 degrees Celsius, rather than over time. They are also fairly fragile. While they are wonderful fun to play with, but they can be a nuisance and/or a health hazard. For instance, you definitely DO NOT want to get your hand caught between two magnets that can each hold 100 kg, as they will come together with 200 kg worth of force and crush your hand between them. Nor do you want it to mess up your pacemaker, if you have one. Or your credit cards or hard drives.

Otherwise, have fun! if you've got a decent stand, I think a neodymium magnet would be a great way to hold a sword.

F

Luc LEFEBVRE · 18th April 2007, 08:36 PM

No problem it works really good.
And I'm still alive with my 10 fingers and a good heart !
;-)
Here a picture of a wall at home, you can see some magnetic stands.
Luc

Tim Simmons · 18th April 2007, 08:52 PM

Luc, the knives you show here with their scabbards are very nice to see. I simply adore the fur scabbard, they are just so perfect.

Luc LEFEBVRE · 18th April 2007, 09:16 PM

If you like knive with scabbard, here some.
Luc

18th April 2007, 08:36 PM	#5
Luc LEFEBVRE Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: France Posts: 473	No problem it works really good. And I'm still alive with my 10 fingers and a good heart ! ;-) Here a picture of a wall at home, you can see some magnetic stands. Luc Attached Images

18th April 2007, 09:16 PM	#7
Luc LEFEBVRE Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: France Posts: 473	Scabbards If you like knive with scabbard, here some. Luc Attached Images

17th April 2007, 07:17 PM	#2
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	these rare earth magnets, neodymium, do they lose their magnetic hold over time? my concern is, if one uses these magnets as some sort of sword hanger on the wall and nothing else (no hooks to support), that eventually gravity takes over and well, i'll have my own version of king arthur's sword on the floor...

17th April 2007, 09:35 PM	#3
Luc LEFEBVRE Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: France Posts: 473	Hi Josh, At the beginning, I used HDD magnets, they are strong enough, but fragile. So I buy strong and thick magnets and they don't lose their magnetic power. Luc

18th April 2007, 01:27 AM	#4
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	Hey Luc, Neat idea, and a great way to magnetize a blade. Didn't we have a thread on that not very long ago? Here's the Wikipedia article on neodymium magnets on neodymium magnets (just found googling, not saying it's correct). Neodymium magnets lose strength when exposed to temperatures greater than 80 degrees Celsius, rather than over time. They are also fairly fragile. While they are wonderful fun to play with, but they can be a nuisance and/or a health hazard. For instance, you definitely DO NOT want to get your hand caught between two magnets that can each hold 100 kg, as they will come together with 200 kg worth of force and crush your hand between them. Nor do you want it to mess up your pacemaker, if you have one. Or your credit cards or hard drives. Otherwise, have fun! if you've got a decent stand, I think a neodymium magnet would be a great way to hold a sword. F

18th April 2007, 08:52 PM	#6
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	Luc, the knives you show here with their scabbards are very nice to see. I simply adore the fur scabbard, they are just so perfect.