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01/04/2008, 12:40 PM
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DIY magnetic holders
hey all, i am looking to make a couple DIY frag holders, but I have no idea what to use. I know I have seen some threads where people coat magnets in epoxy and are good to go, but I don't know what epoxy to use, how to mold it, or what magnets to get. can I buy all necessary parts at lowes or home depot?
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#2
01/04/2008, 02:55 PM
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Find magnets with 50+ pull force.
Find casting resin at the local craft store. Mold in anything such as plastic dixi cups.
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#3
01/05/2008, 07:42 AM
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Pretty much what he said.
I saw a tut awhile ago. First you mix the resins (if it's a two part resin only). Then pour a bit of it in a container of the shape you want it to be and let it dry for a couple minutes, then put the magnet on top of it. Then you pour the rest until you completely cover the magnet and let it dry. It's a simple as that! The hardest part is customizing it to fit your powerhead, heater, etc... The one he made in the tut was a bit thicker and he drilled and tapered the corners and attached his PH with plastic screws. If necessary you could always make a mold out of plaster of paris (Home Depot or craft store), wait until the resin drys and break the mold off. This might take a bit of practice before it comes out right. Hope this helps. Please post some updates if you decide to go ahead with the project. |
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01/05/2008, 09:03 AM
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Anyone have pics of this? I'm also lookind to hold something with a magnet. "maxi-mod"
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#6
01/06/2008, 07:10 PM
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That's a interesting mod impur. What does it do? I don't get how water gets in through the back if it's blocked?
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01/06/2008, 09:15 PM
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hey...does it say SOLO on the bottom?
 we used ice cube trays...of course, i use ice cube trays for everything--buy them 4 for $1 at goodwill, and just chuck em when you're done. |
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01/07/2008, 12:56 AM
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where can u find magnets with over 50 lbs of pull force?
impure -where did u get those PVC fittings and what are they called?
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#9
01/07/2008, 01:57 AM
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get rare earth magnets they have a lot of pull for their size.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.10305 biggest i seen so far. also the cheapest. |
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#10
01/07/2008, 11:09 AM
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That's a interesting mod impur. What does it do? I don't get how water gets in through the back if it's blocked?
Its just a swivel magnet mount for my MJmods. Water is pulled in thru the holes in the shroud. This makes it so i can position the pump anyway i please hey...does it say SOLO on the bottom? It sure does!!! LOL where can u find magnets with over 50 lbs of pull force? impure -where did u get those PVC fittings and what are they called? I used these http://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=DX03 Which PVC fitting are you referring to? Here is the thread where i detailed the DIY http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...readid=1205480
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#11
01/07/2008, 11:55 AM
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did you see the ones with 79lbs of force?
http://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetai...=DX04B&cat=168 OMG!! |
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#12
01/07/2008, 11:56 AM
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These sized accordingly (I've used the smallest, but not sure how they'll hold once the colones get huge):
http://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?cat=164 Superglue, and frag plugs.... Worked great for me |
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