{"id":4857,"date":"2022-02-02T01:00:58","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T01:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/blog\/?p=4857"},"modified":"2024-09-25T12:49:00","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T12:49:00","slug":"5-brilliant-ways-to-use-magnets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/blog\/5-brilliant-ways-to-use-magnets\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Brilliant Ways to Use Magnets At Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>How brilliant are magnets? Well here at FIRST4MAGNETS\u00ae we see hundreds of customer applications and ideas of how they want or need to use a magnet and they are always fascinating! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re currently looking for some inspiration or guidance on how you could use a magnet, look no further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve put together a list of the 5 of the most brilliant customer applications sent it below, showcasing some of the most practical and brilliant uses of our magnets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mce_2\"><strong>Making Tools Magnetic <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Losing or misplacing tools is a nightmare and time consuming for every DIY enthusiast or tradesman, but magnets can be the solution! Tim, from The Restoration Couple, came up with this brilliant idea of securing your favourite tools to magnetic surfaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By screwing and gluing our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/countersunk-c41\/neodymium-t137\">countersunk magnets<\/a> to the back and side of different tools, Tim was able to organise his workspace and make tools stick easily to any magnetic surface! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_JZ15EmpfOs\">Check out the full video here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Magnetic Tool Hacks\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/582060608?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/PAge-break-2-hx50-1-700x30.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3918\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/applications\/using-magnets-to-repair-a-classic-car\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4865\" width=\"325\" height=\"300\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Using Magnets to Repair a\nClassic Car<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Owning a classic car will usually be accompanied by some sort of restoration and repairs, but have you ever thought about how magnets could be useful when it comes to fixing your car. Well Gavin, a FIRST4MAGNETS\u00ae  customer, got in touch to show us how our magnets were being used on his classic car!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a pack of 10 of our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/rectangular-c35\/3-x-3-x-20mm-thick-n42-neodymium-magnet-0-49kg-pull-p3271#ps_0_3322|ps_1_1316\"> 3 x 3 x 20mm thick N42 Neodymium Magnets<\/a> Gavin was able to fish out the wheel bearing spacer ring, which is located deep inside the wheel hub. This is usually inaccessible without stripping down the entire hub assembly, but with a pack of magnets costing just \u00a35.15, Gavin has saved time and money!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/applications\/using-magnets-to-repair-a-classic-car\/\">LEARN MORE NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/PAge-break-2-hx50-1-700x30.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3918\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Magnetic BBQ Hooks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BBQ season really is a glorious time of year, the longer\nevenings and sunnier weekends mean there\u2019s plenty of time to get grilling, however,\nwhy not consider a magnetic upgrade for your favourite utensils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever been mid-grill, meat on the cusp of turning from perfect to burnt in a matter of time with more food to cook and hungry guests waiting, the pressure is on? Well, fear not thanks to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/pot-clamping-c43\/40mm-dia-neodymium-pot-magnet-with-rubber-base-and-swivel-hook-12kg-pull-p13014#ps_0_13754|ps_1_13699\">rubber coated magnetic hooks<\/a> every utensil you need is within touching distance, right on the side of your grill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/hook-eyebolt-clamping-c40\/22mm-dia-x-10mm-thick-rubber-coated-pot-magnet-with-m5-hook-or-eyebolt-3-8kg-pull-p3580#ab_1_22|ps_2_2506\">SHOP MAGNETIC HOOKS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/hook-eyebolt-clamping-c40\/22mm-dia-x-10mm-thick-rubber-coated-pot-magnet-with-m5-hook-or-eyebolt-3-8kg-pull-p3580#ab_1_22|ps_2_2506\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4867\" width=\"325\" height=\"300\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/PAge-break-2-hx50-1-700x30.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3918\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/applications\/creating-your-own-campervan-magnetic-blinds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4868\" width=\"325\" height=\"300\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Magnetic Campervan Blinds <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Magnetic blinds for campervans and caravans are extremely\npopular and can be made in a variety of ways thanks to our vast range of\nmagnets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One popular method our customers use sees them carefully place magnets into the bindings of their custom-made curtains or blinds. Bindings are folded over pieces of fabric to hide raw edge cuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The magnets then magnetically attach to the metalwork of the campervan and secure the blind into place, whilst creating a sealant-like effect around the window to stop the light from seeping through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/applications\/creating-your-own-campervan-magnetic-blinds\/\">LEARN MORE HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/PAge-break-2-hx50-1-700x30.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3918\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Making a Flexible Magnetic Menu<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flexible magnets can be bent and cut to any shape or size\nmaking them an ideal option when presented with an awkward space to work with,\nour customer Jodine and Celeste had recently launched their own small business,\nDessert Queen LTD, but were struggling to add a menu to their domed roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until they discovered our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/large-metre-sheet-c82\/magflex-600mm-wide-flexible-magnetic-sheet-chalkboard-p11755#ab_1_6|ps_2_13088\">MagFlex\u00ae Flexible Magnetic Chalkboard Sheets <\/a>which presented the ideal solution for creating menus, as it can easily be applied and removed to the domed surface due to the flexible material, as well as being completely reusable and easily updateable as menus thanks to the chalkboard finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/applications\/making-a-flexible-magnetic-menu\/\">READ MORE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/applications\/making-a-flexible-magnetic-menu\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4869\" width=\"325\" height=\"300\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How brilliant are magnets? 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