Alt-BEAM Archive
Message #09611
To: beam@sgiblab.sgi.com
From: Bruce Robinson Bruce_Robinson@telus.net
Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 21:35:27 -0500
Subject: Re: Maximum electromagnetic kick
> Justin wrote:
> >
> > Second question:
> > Where do you get extremely powerful, incredibly light super magnets? :-)
> > The strongest ones I've come across (I haven't looked very hard) are
> > from cdrom drives (the EM fine-tuned reading lens for example) but these
> > are strange shapes, and a source for nice wide flat/thin light STRONG
> > magnets would be great. Cheap would also be nice :-)
>
> You might want to look check out Lee Valley Tools at:
>
> http://www.leevalley.com/woodwork/newprodu/apr98/magnets.htm#top
>
> Many different sizes, with links to related accessories. The 6mm (1/4")
> size cost 28 cents (US) each, as opposed to the 5 for $15 price on the
> site that Sathe Dilip posted. The difference: chrome plating versus gold
> plating.
>
> Their home site is
>
> http://www.leevalley.com
>
> from there you can find links for ordering (toll free numbers) or to
> request a catalogue.
>
> Regards,
> Bruce
>
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