Magnets for holding stand panels on

[cdrewferd]

Hey guys. I would like to use magnets to hold the panels on my stand. They won't have to hold it vertically, just snug to the stand. The biggest thing is I need to keep my 3 year old out of the stand. What "pull power" should I be looking for? I found some that are 22lbs, and with 4 on a panel that would be maybe 88lbs? I really have no idea what I'm looking for. The ones I'm looking at are here:

McMaster-Carr

I'm mainly looking at the surface mount ones, styles 4 & 7.

Let me know what you guys think.

 

[Chameleon]

88lbs is way too much. I have my bow strung to 75 and thats a heck of a pull. Id try something like the following(simple and cheap):
10 Liberty Cabinet Door Magnetic Catch Tan C08132L T U1 | eBay

 

[mfinn]

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[Chameleon]

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hahaha....have you ever owned those magnets. If you use those you will be ripping out door hinges before the magnet comes loose. I have a bunch of them. I have to use tools and leverage to pry 1/2inch cubes apart. The are strong, but dangerously so. Pinch some skin between some and you will see what I am talking about.

 

[mfinn]

Yes I have used them many times. The strong ones are powerful and can be hazardous to your fingers and skin.
Common sense needs to be taken with them. The biggest and strongest wouldn't work in this application.
They do have many sizes and strengths.

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[Austin Reef Club]

The problem with most magnets is that they'll rust on you due to the salt water and high humidity in the stand. GaussBoys sells epoxy-coated rare-earth magnets that are just what you're looking for. This particular one is what I'm using on my stand doors.

 

[rng_pw]

Take a strong neodymium magnet (round)and use a paddle bit to drill a hole in your stand so that you can recess the magnets. Fill the hole with super glue but make sure the hole is a snug fit for the magnet. Instead of using another magnet on the door panel use a flat piece of metal that you can screw and or super glue on the the door panel. That works well for me

 

[Alex27]

Take a strong neodymium magnet (round)and use a paddle bit to drill a hole in your stand so that you can recess the magnets. Fill the hole with super glue but make sure the hole is a snug fit for the magnet. Instead of using another magnet on the door panel use a flat piece of metal that you can screw and or super glue on the the door panel. That works well for me

Gonna try this on some doors, thanks.


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[vulteiv1]

Take a strong neodymium magnet (round)and use a paddle bit to drill a hole in your stand so that you can recess the magnets. Fill the hole with super glue but make sure the hole is a snug fit for the magnet. Instead of using another magnet on the door panel use a flat piece of metal that you can screw and or super glue on the the door panel. That works well for me

This is the way to go.