{"id":421,"date":"2013-08-22T13:39:11","date_gmt":"2013-08-22T12:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/applications\/?p=421"},"modified":"2025-02-28T14:03:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T14:03:22","slug":"is-it-time-to-use-some-magnets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/blog\/is-it-time-to-use-some-magnets\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It ‘Time’ To Use Some Magnets?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you delve into the world of magnets, it is truly fascinating what you can achieve.<\/p>\n

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Mr Andrews had a vision of a completely unique clock. He wanted to create a clock that was reminiscent of 17th century clockwork with an unusual twist… a floating turtle, who tells the time.<\/p>\n

We receive calls regularly from people who are inspired to create new and wonderful pieces including clocks and sculptures.<\/p>\n

Our technicians recommended our part F640 (5mm dia x 3mm thick N42 Neodymium Disc Magnets) which are small, discreet but powerful magnets that are enough to move the turtle piece around the clock.<\/p>\n

Mr Andrews used two magnets for his project; one countersunk into the base (underside) of the turtle and one glued to the rotating hand in the clock. The two magnets are positioned so that they are in attraction; the turtle is therefore \u2018pulled\u2019 along by the opposite magnet.<\/p>\n

Potentially; without the use of magnets, this application could have been ruined aesthetically as a mechanical structure would have been required. The use of small discreet magnets (F640) has made this application unique, visually pleasing and easy to assemble.<\/p>\n

We must thank our customer, Mr Nick Andrews for his kind photographs and sharing his clockwork design with us at Magnet Expert Ltd.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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