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Old 07/02/2007, 08:12 PM
Joshsmit56001 Joshsmit56001 is offline
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Powerhead magnet power

Is 33 lbs pull force too much for 1/2 inch glass?
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Old 07/02/2007, 08:19 PM
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now many inches is that over?
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Old 07/02/2007, 08:28 PM
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like 3/4 inch total at the most with the magnet encased in acrylic
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Old 07/02/2007, 09:25 PM
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im not sure what to yell you you might be risking it but have no idea with that little surface are its alot of psi
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Old 07/02/2007, 09:32 PM
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Put your hand on the glass and lean against it.. you're putting more than 33 pounds of force on it, but as mentioned how big is that over, for a magnetic scrapper size, that's nothing.
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Old 07/03/2007, 12:21 PM
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I am making an acrylic holder that is going to be 2" by 1" so the it will be dispersed.
 


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