Blake428 Report post Posted April 14, 2013 I purchased some money clip magnets that come with a small metal plate and they dont seem to work very well. I am using 5/6 chrome tanned and lining it with pigskin on side where the magnets touch. The 5/6 has been skived in the middle so it can bend freely but still will not hold more than 5 bills folded. Am I doing something wrong or should I double up the magnets which makes it really thick? Also are there any other magnets that would work better for this? I also would like to use them on a moneyclip attached to the back of a wallet sleeve. Any thoughts or guidance would be greatly appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted April 14, 2013 I use these magnets a lot and they are very strong, it's hard to know why your's aren't, you are using both magnets from the set and not just the magnet on one side and the metal plate on the other aren't you? The metal plates go against the leather on the back side and the two magnets have to be positioned so that the exposed magnet faces (under the liner), come together and have the poles aligned correctly. The magnets will only attach to each other effectively with the poles in one direction, if they are flipped the magnets will not hold very well. Don't know if that helps. I also use these under a 2oz liner, I use a 4 oz leather backing and a 2oz liner with the magnets glued to the backing and facing the other magnet when the clip is closed. People have trouble opening them they are so powerful. Chief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake428 Report post Posted April 14, 2013 The magnets by themselves dont seem to be very strong. I am putting a magnet on both sides and lining the poles up. The magnets are not rigid like other magnets but will flex. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted April 14, 2013 (edited) The magnets by themselves dont seem to be very strong. I am putting a magnet on both sides and lining the poles up. The magnets are not rigid like other magnets but will flex. Then those aren't what I use, mine are rigid, won't bend, are about 1/4" thick, I get them from Tandy, SLC, almost anywhere that sells leather craft supplies. Here is a link to the ones I use, (Tandy) http://www.tandyleat...ts/1241-00.aspx Chief Edited April 14, 2013 by Chief31794 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake428 Report post Posted April 14, 2013 Then those aren't what I use, mine are rigid, won't bend, are about 1/4" thick, I get them from Tandy, SLC, almost anywhere that sells leather craft supplies. Here is a link to the ones I use, (Tandy) http://www.tandyleat...ts/1241-00.aspx Chief Thanks, Ill have to order some of those and see how they work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
