rare earth magnets for bag closure

[DCKNIVES]

Well the magnets work great for some other things.I have done a couple of flapover sheaths using them. I did them just as a standard inlay and covered them with some real thin deerskin.I would suggest two magnets.Dave

this is one I did that way sorry no pics of the magnet inlay.

[gtwister09]

Here's a possible site.

Disk Manufacturer

Regards,

Ben

[Windy]

I'm back onto this magnetic closure idea, but for a case for files and documents.

I've got a good method for stitching the 1/8" by 3/4" magnetic disc into place but was thinking that instead of using two magnets I should use one magnet and one metal disc that the magnet can attract.

Is it possible to by metal discs of specified sizes?

Thanks,

ed

Ed,

Try your local hardware store or Lowe's and look at electrical boxes.The old

style are metal and they have round knockouts about 3/4 to one inch diameter

that might work for you.They are easy to knock out with a screw driver and

a pair of pliers.

WINDY

[esantoro]

Well the magnets work great for some other things.I have done a couple of flapover sheaths using them. I did them just as a standard inlay and covered them with some real thin deerskin.I would suggest two magnets.Davethis is one I did that way sorry no pics of the magnet inlay.

Beautiful sheath. Did you use two magnets or just one which attracts the steel of the knife blade? I just finished my mock-up using a a magnet on the flap and a magnet on the front panel. The magnets are backed with an oversize disc of the same 4/5 oz leather and stitched into place. I'll post pictures later. Magnetic discs used were 1/8" x 3/4" with a pulling force of around 50 lbs each, which is reduced by the layer of leather.Thanks,Ed

Here's a possible site.Disk ManufacturerRegards,Ben

Thanks, Ben. I'll give them a call.Ed

Ed, Try your local hardware store or Lowe's and look at electrical boxes.The oldstyle are metal and they have round knockouts about 3/4 to one inch diameterthat might work for you.They are easy to knock out with a screw driver and a pair of pliers. WINDY

Windy,I was thinking exactly of those electrical socket knockouts.but haven't seen them around for years.Thanks,Ed

[tashabear]

Oh boy, did this ever set me giggling up a storm.

I had a 'brilliant' idea to use rare earth magnets to hold mantling onto the helmets of a few Knights that I make arming clothes for.

I was told that the Knight lost his stainless steel helmet off his head when he went under a low I-beam.

That idea was canned fast.

How many times do they go near i-beams in tourneys, though? Unless... oh boy, funny picture... they cocked their hands back for a wrap and got their gauntlets stuck on the back of their heads... *snerk*

[JohnBarton]

Hi,

We use magnets in our case pockets once in a while and people do put their cell phones in the pockets with magnetic closures.

After reading this thread I became alwamred and I did a quick Google search and couldn't find anyone who had a problem with them. Not to say that they "can't" damage an electronic item but my take on this is if they are separated from the items by several layers of leather then it's likely to be no problem. Additionally you could also put a thin layer of brass or some other material that blocks the magnetic force. (if that would work, I am not sure)

Here is a picture of how we used some fairly powerful magnets for a flap closure. I don't know if they are rare-earth magnets but they are the kind that will snap and pinch your finger if you aren't careful.

In this case the magnets were sewn in between layers and the leather was arranged to fit like a puzzle piece.

In any event I'd be interested to read the accounts of the situations where a case manufacturer's magnetic clasps damaged someone's phone or other electronic item because I also am very enamored of using magnets in various ways for closures and the like.

Here is a thing we did where I put a sort of semi-hidden compartment in a customer's case lid