#042: Magnetic Rubik’s Cube

papacharlieromeo stumbles across the old-school Rubik’s cube with a modern twist - magnets.

Take a look at Maurice’s wind-turbine in action. In reasonable wind it picks up speed rather quickly and is generating up to 35 volts AC in no time at all. Very impressive.

#041: Magnetic Key Dish

etsyfindsandwishes found this cool Magnetic Key Dish. We suspect there’s a strong Rare Earth magnet embedded in the dish holding the keys tight. Just make sure your keyring isn’t aluminium, otherwise it won’t hold.

You can attach your own keys to any magnetic-receptive surface using our special Keychain Magnets.

From Melbourne’s mX newspaper:

Girl magnet so attractive

A Serbian schoolgirl has amazed medics with her astonishing magnetic hands.

For the past five years, Jelena Momcilov, 10, has been picking up cutlery, metal furniture and coins just by touching them.

Experts at Nis University have urged scientists to investigate this “unknown form of biomagnetism”.

13th September, 2009

Perhaps Jelena has a magnetic sixth sense?

Adorable.

(But in all seriousness, if you swallow a magnet call your doctor immediately. These things can be deadly).

(Source: hikarides)

crimsonedgeevents finds these super-cool magnetic salt & pepper shakers:

Designer Mike Flache has created a high-class magnetic salt cellar and pepper pot made of stainless chromium steel.

Inspired by hundreds of breakfasts around the world he transformed the natural shape of a simple egg into a stylish accessory.

Magnets on each part of the ‘Spice Egg’ stick it together and makes the handling comfortable.

Now we can dine with magnets!

#039: Magnetic Silly Putty

remierk discovers the future of silly putty:

I’m not sure, but I think this is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen. I need to get this.

http://www.geekosystem.com/magnetic-silly-putty/

Woah!

#038: Impromptu Tool Belt

Need help holding your tools while you’re working? Put a few Rare Earth magnets in your pockets and you’ve got a home-made tool belt. Strong magnets won’t let go and will hold relatively heavy tools. You might also keep a magnet in your pocket to magnetise your screwdrivers, ensuring screws don’t fall off the tip.

Any Rare Earth magnet should do the job, but you’ll need to consider the thickness of the material (this will reduce the effective pull strength) and the weight of your tools.

#037: Gauss Pistol

Rob made a Gauss Rifle, so why not a Gauss Pistol? Here’s his clever concept miniaturised. 

#036: Gauss Rifle

The late Rob Gallagher was a magnetic genius, and it shows in his Gauss Rifle. Using linear acceleration spurred by magnets, Rob launches a steel ball from the rifle at a substantial rate.

Brilliantly simple, and a great demonstration of the true power of magnets.

#035: Instant Compass

Need a compass in a hurry? Sandwich a thread between two very strong magnets, let it hang gently and you’ve got an instant path to the Pole.

(Via evilmadscientist).

‘Inside Insides’ have been shooting Magnetic Resonance Imagery (MRI) of food. See if you can guess which foods are shown below, then see more at http://insideinsides.blogspot.com/:

(Via tacit-laconic)

#034: Animag Photo Stands

Photojojo lurrrrve magnets, and their latest magnetic treats are super-cool. These ‘Animags’ are magnetic photo-holders shaped like animals. Check them out!

"Electricity and magnetism are those forces of nature by which people who know nothing about electricity and magnetism can explain everything."

#033: Fire Door Safety Inspections

Magnets saving lives? Perhaps. Stephen (an Aussie Magnets customer) is using our magnets to test fire doors during building audits. Fire doors are complicated creatures, but Stephen checks every single one to keep us safe if disaster strikes:

Most fire doors have a metal frame within the structure of the door, which door components such as hinges, latches, peep holes, sequencers etc are anchored in to. I use the magnets to determine firstly whether the door is a fire door, secondly whether it has been hung the right way and thirdly whether the door components are anchored into the door at the right place (you would be surprised how often they aren’t).

Stephen uses a strong 25mm x 25mm x 5mm Rare Earth Block, which pulls 11.5kg:

This strength of magnet is just right for testing fire doors as it allows me to undertake the task required and also allows me to get my magnet back as well. 

Its the smallest and easiest tool in my kit.

Thanks for looking out for our safety, Stephen, and congrats on your innovative use. Free gifts are in the post, here’s hoping they find a home in your tool kit!