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Title: Neodymium Magnets
Post by: erik_tonny on February 24, 2017, 19:15:48 PM
I'm looking for small (eg 10x5x5 mm) Neodymium magnets.
(A.k.a. Rare Earth magnets or super magnets)
Can anybody point my nose in the right direction?
I ordered them in China months ago, but again: no show!
Title: Re: Neodymium Magnets
Post by: bedouin on February 24, 2017, 21:23:11 PM
Loads on eBay, I bought some recently.
Title: Re: Neodymium Magnets
Post by: Can the Man on February 24, 2017, 23:32:17 PM
Quote from: erik_tonny on February 24, 2017, 19:15:48 PM
I'm looking for small (eg 10x5x5 mm) Neodymium magnets.
(A.k.a. Rare Earth magnets or super magnets)
Can anybody point my nose in the right direction?
I ordered them in China months ago, but again: no show!

Excuse my ignorance Erik, but what are they used for ?
Title: Re: Neodymium Magnets
Post by: erik_tonny on February 25, 2017, 11:05:04 AM
Quote from: bedouin on February 24, 2017, 21:23:11 PM
Loads on eBay, I bought some recently.
Looking for a supplier here on the island
Title: Re: Neodymium Magnets
Post by: erik_tonny on February 25, 2017, 11:12:02 AM
Quote from: Can the Man on February 24, 2017, 23:32:17 PM
Quote from: erik_tonny on February 24, 2017, 19:15:48 PM
I'm looking for small (eg 10x5x5 mm) Neodymium magnets.
(A.k.a. Rare Earth magnets or super magnets)
Can anybody point my nose in the right direction?
I ordered them in China months ago, but again: no show!

Excuse my ignorance Erik, but what are they used for ?

What do you use normal magnets for? These are just extremly strong for their size (and can be a risc of pinching your skin)
You surly have seen them and probably even own a few; they are often used as "snaps" to close/shut flaps of wallets and handbags
Title: Re: Neodymium Magnets
Post by: Can the Man on February 25, 2017, 19:17:31 PM
Thanks Erik, I thought they were some type of electronic magnet
Title: Re: Neodymium Magnets
Post by: PHo on February 26, 2017, 12:56:18 PM
I bought some in the UK from a model shop. Is there such a thing in Rosario?
Title: Re: Neodymium Magnets
Post by: erik_tonny on February 26, 2017, 18:33:37 PM
Quote from: PHo on February 26, 2017, 12:56:18 PM
I bought some in the UK from a model shop. Is there such a thing in Rosario?

Only know of a shop doing something with RC racing cars.
No big deal concerning parts.