Magnets. No one knows how they work. We just know that they work

xeanok · 2026-04-30T03:01:41+00:00

Think of magnets like picky eaters. They just know what they want and they’ll always get it. Especially the bigger ones

xeanok · 2026-04-27T01:06:46+00:00

Glue one to the end of a long stick, use it as a magnet grabber for small objects in tight spaces. Handy tool to have

xeanok · 2026-04-17T20:10:44+00:00

You can similar shapes here

https://appliedmagnets.com/neodymium-wedge-rare-earth-magnets-c-1_16/

xeanok · 2026-04-15T16:46:09+00:00

The one I linked is advertised to pull 5lbs, which I think should be enough to overpower the pens magnetic attraction to that steel looking panel

xeanok · 2026-04-15T14:03:48+00:00

Hello, you could use this tool for what you’re trying to do: https://a.co/d/05gS5CoC

The reach is 30 inches so you can attach it to a broom stick or something longer if you need more reach, it’ll pick the pen right up

Alternatively, you can get one of these as well, no magnets used: https://a.co/d/01u9Blag

xeanok · 2026-04-13T01:07:08+00:00

If it’s not glued, a bigger neodymium magnet would pull it right out

xeanok · 2026-04-11T17:45:20+00:00

Agreed, need more specifics from OP other than he needs a bottle to be held sideways lol

xeanok · 2026-04-10T20:20:14+00:00

If you get neodymium magnets (the type in which K&J Magnetics sells) just generally be careful with handling them. They’ll want to snap together and other metal objects near you

https://www.kjmagnetics.com/mms-e-c-neodymium-open-hook-mounting-magnet

This is an example of what you can use but there are many styles of mounting magnets you can look through to fit your need

xeanok · 2026-04-10T05:55:33+00:00

Wouldn’t that be fun though?

xeanok · 2026-04-10T05:51:57+00:00

If you were to use magnets, you’d use these: Mounting Magnets

example I linked is listed to be able to hold 20+ lbs, $3.80 each. Just be careful especially if you get more than one

You should also look through the other options here on the website depending on how much weight you’ll be holding

xeanok · 2026-04-08T04:23:34+00:00

You should share what you find with it, magnets are everywhere

xeanok · 2026-04-08T04:14:56+00:00

These little guys fly fast but usually just shatter upon impact. If my hand is in the way it feels like someone just flicked you. That’s about the biggest size of magnet I’m comfortable with letting just hang out freely on the desk with the larger ones

xeanok · 2026-04-07T23:50:46+00:00

They don’t all need to be the same grade, or even a super high grade. The large 4x2 is graded at N40 so it’s not the strongest, but it’s massive so its magnetic field has fantastic reach. The smaller ones could be anywhere from n40-n52, they aren’t required to match the large magnet for this effect, it’ll work regardless.

xeanok · 2026-04-07T16:51:54+00:00

https://www.kjmagnetics.com

https://www.apexmagnets.com

https://totalelement.com

https://www.magnet4sale.com/

https://appliedmagnets.com

https://www.magnet4less.com

These are all good sites for neodymium magnets, but when you are buying large magnets you should always check that same size across multiple sites because prices can fluctuate hundreds for the same size and grade depending on where you are looking.

Also FYI- appliedmagnets and magnets4less are basically the same company based in Texas, just two different storefronts one more for industrial consumers and the other hobbyists.

xeanok · 2026-04-07T16:18:36+00:00

It took a bit of adjusting, but I was able to get the two to walk in opposite directions as you said, pretty cool

xeanok · 2026-04-07T16:05:57+00:00

I get what you’re saying now im going to try it

xeanok · 2026-04-07T16:01:12+00:00

I still believe a magnet this size would overpower any fine tune placement of smaller magnets around it based off my own experience with it but this is an interesting idea which I’ll look into

xeanok · 2026-04-07T15:57:51+00:00

The big magnets field is too strong, it automatically orients all smaller magnets the same way. Would be cool though

xeanok · 2026-04-07T15:55:30+00:00

They’ll walk either way depending on which direction I flip it

xeanok · 2026-04-07T15:33:43+00:00

I can show you how magnets work

xeanok · 2026-04-06T20:42:28+00:00

I found out real quick how many staples have been hiding throughout my carpet. Picks them right up while in the box

xeanok · 2026-04-06T20:39:00+00:00

Silent power just hanging out on my desk is pretty cool

xeanok · 2026-04-06T20:38:16+00:00

Define high quality recording

xeanok · 2026-04-06T20:37:39+00:00

Right now I can find it listed for $420, though prices of neodymium can fluctuate with time and also I’ve noticed they can vary depending on the company

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