{"id":4942,"date":"2022-05-16T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/blog\/?p=4942"},"modified":"2024-09-25T12:03:56","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T12:03:56","slug":"7-amazing-magnet-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/blog\/7-amazing-magnet-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Amazing Magnet Life Hacks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Magnets are used to bring hundreds of ideas to life, resulting in new lifehacks constantly being created, so if you\u2019re looking to save time day today at work, make cleaning your workspace easier or even if you\u2019re looking to improve your grilling skills then we have a magnetic hack for you!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using magnets has become extremely popular in the DIY world with the wide range of magnets available making almost anything possible. Whether it be around the home or even at work, magnets can almost certainly improve your life day today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re struggling for ideas, then be sure to take a look at 7 of our finest magnetic hacks below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Magnetic GoPro Holder<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Filming on a GoPro gives you a great shot but how great\nwould it be to have a magnetic stand for your camera! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This magnetic hack requires one magnet and super glue to\nprovide a secure mount and easily adjustable positioning creating endless\npossibilities of how and where you could use your GoPro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, take the next step in becoming the next big vlogger or simply film your DIY projects with ease with a magnetic GoPro mount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/applications\/magnetic-gopro-holder\/\">View Full Application Here<\/a><\/strong><\/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 GoPro Holder\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/582055974?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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Magnetic Drill Bit Holder<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How many drill bots have you dropped and lost over the\nyears? This magnetic hack could be ideal to not only save you time and stress,\nbut also a few drill bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using our countersunk magnets Tim, from The Restoration\nCouple, was able to create an interactive space in which all drill bits or\nscrews can be stored right at your fingertips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend gluing the countersunk magnets to your drill to avoid damaging your power tool and we would strongly recommend gluing a magnet to the area as shown by Tim to avoid affecting the drills interior motor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/applications\/magnetic-drill-bit-holder-three-quick-ways-to-use-a-magnet\/\">View Full Application Here<\/a><\/strong><\/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=\"Drill Bit Holder - Three Rapid Fire ways to use a magnet\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/582054908?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<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><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>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bonfire Retrieval Magnets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoy a bonfire but hate the clean-up, this is the\nperfect magnetic hack for you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the final flame of your bonfire has flickered out the\ndreaded clean-up looms over you, but this magnetic hack allows you to easily\npick up screws, nails or any ferrous objects without even getting your hands\ndirty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you\u2019ll need is one ferrite ring magnet and a bucket \u2013 simply place the magnet in the bucket, hover it over the bonfire remains and attract all of the ferrous debris. Once you have attracted all of the ferrous debris, simply take the bucket to where you are looking to dispose of the debris, lift the magnet out of the bucket, and watch all the ferrous objects fall off!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/applications\/clear-your-bonfire-using-magnets\/\">View The Full Application Now<\/a><\/strong><\/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 Bonfire Clean-up Hack\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/582054042?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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Making Tools Magnetic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s worse than spending five minutes looking for a tool you swear you just put down? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve all been there looking for tools we\u2019ve misplaced time after time, well this magnetic hack can help stop you from misplacing tools and wasting time by securing your tools to magnetic surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just by simply screwing or gluing one of our countersunk to the back or side of your favourite tools you can keep your workspace organised and easily stick your tools to any magnetic surface! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/applications\/making-tools-magnetic\/\">View Full Application Here<\/a><\/strong><\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Magnetic Hoover Head<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleaning your workshop or workspace is extremely important\nbut can be a tough task but thanks to, Tim from the Restoration Couple, you no\nlonger have to sweep floors manually. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pick up all screws, nuts, bolts and nails as you hoover and\ncompletely avoid scratching your floor with this magnetic hack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply recreate this magnetic hack using either regular neodymium magnets and super glue or even by using our adhesive backed neodymium magnets which can be stuck to any clean flat surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/applications\/diy-magnetic-hoover-head-hack\/\">View Full Application Here<\/a><\/strong><\/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 Hoover Head Hack\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/582061462?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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hanging Tool Bag with Magnets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Carrying around your bag of tools all day can be tiring for any electrician, plumber or builder but this magnetic hack allows you to securely hang your tool bag while you work<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our customer, Duncan, has improved and modified his tool bag\nmaking it easier to position it in a more suitable height for working and can\nprove extremely helpful when working in difficult spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using two Neodymium Pot Magnets with Carabiners and some elastic cord Duncan has been able to create a mobile holder for his tool bag making his day-to-day life easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/applications\/hanging-a-tool-bag-with-magnets\/\">View Full Application Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bag.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4963\"\/><\/figure>\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 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