Looking for a line on some magnets

[Slow]

I want to start making glass refrigerator magnets, and I'm looking for a source for some small. strong, preferably cylindrical magnets to affix to the back of the glass. Cheap is also a plus, and I'd like to get them before Friday the 21st, as I'm vending @ a show that day, and I'd like to have a handful of magnets ready by then. Thanks!

[jac1961]

I've bought neodymium magnets from this person (http://www.ebay.com/sch/serrow999/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686)on ebay. They were cheap, got to me in about 3 days, have worked great with tons of power and they have a crapload of different sizes.

[Slow]

Thanks! Any suggestions on a good size (of the magnet)/weight (of the glass) ratio?

[jac1961]

I think the ones I bought were 1/4" diameter by 1/8" which are pretty dang small. I got them just to hold up photos on my metal cabinet at work. They are pretty powerful and would probably hold smaller pieces, but you might want to go up a size. I think each size comes with a pound rating that they're supposed to hold.

[somberbear]

these are my fav. as of late... opens up a lotta options.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Neodymium-Countersunk-Ring-Magnet-1-2-x-1-8-/300607745876?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45fd9e2f54#ht_500wt_1054

heres a good selection... not the best price.. i got a bunch of em from a surplus shop

http://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?cat=173

[Firekist]

http://www.magnet4less.com/product_info.php?products_id=141

these are my prefered fridge type magnets.. and the site i've gotten my magnets from for years.
neodydium magnets have gone way up in price in the last 2 years.. magnets i've gotten a couple years ago are now double in price.

gluck
--seth

[shorelineglassTX]

I think its E 6000 or 9000 is a great glue to, glue and secure the pendant to the magnet. I got lucky and scored a huge bag of old magnets that belonged to the folks.

[Julian]

E-6000 is good. It basically has the consistency of rubber cement. Sometimes, you might not want that mass or flexibility - epoxies are good for those situations.

[somberbear]

the other thing you can do with neo magnets is get some tool dip and the thinner for it. and now you have a non marring magnet. just be careful not to put it on too thick as it reduces the felt pull...

[Firekist]

Great tip somber! I was thinking to say the magnets will evenutally rust if scratched.. the dipping takes care of that! Hmmmm

Seth