steve_b_wales Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Is there such a thing that, with a flick of a switch, becomes magnetic, and vice versa? I'm looking for something to pick up steel pins and then to release them quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpredder Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Something like this? https://www.first4magnets.com/other-c89/63-x-50-x-55mm-high-switchable-magnetic-base-with-m8-mounting-hole-70kg-pull-p3473#ps_0_3563|ps_1_1527 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, McSpredder said: Something like this? https://www.first4magnets.com/other-c89/63-x-50-x-55mm-high-switchable-magnetic-base-with-m8-mounting-hole-70kg-pull-p3473#ps_0_3563|ps_1_1527 Yes. Looking for a smaller one if possible, but will keep this in mind and will get one if all else fails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 put your magnet in a plastic bag...........pick up whatever........then pull the magnet out of the plastic bag ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Make an electro magnet with a battery a strip of wire and a nail. Simples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgsontour Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 14 minutes ago, oowee said: Make an electro magnet with a battery a strip of wire and a nail. Simples. Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 47 minutes ago, ditchman said: put your magnet in a plastic bag...........pick up whatever........then pull the magnet out of the plastic bag ? Yeah, I knew that!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfer Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Use a tin instead of a bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted September 11, 2021 Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 On 09/09/2021 at 14:49, steve_b_wales said: Yes. Looking for a smaller one if possible, but will keep this in mind and will get one if all else fails. You can make switchable magnets by stacking magnet cubes and then changing the layout by rotating one pair. Probably something on YouTube if you care to search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 26 minutes ago, John_R said: You can make switchable magnets by stacking magnet cubes and then changing the layout by rotating one pair. Probably something on YouTube if you care to search. Sounds interesting. I'll check it out tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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