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   daverichards | Dec 12, 2019 02:33pm | #1

   You might try using super glue instead of epoxy. Or if it doesn't have to be real pretty, set a couple of steel ring nails next to the magnet so their heads extend over it. Might need to recess the magnet a tiny bit but the heads of the nails will expand the magnetic field.

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   harm_333 | Dec 12, 2019 03:08pm | #2

   Thanks Dave, I'll try your suggestions.

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   john_c2 | Dec 12, 2019 03:40pm | #3

   They have steel cups, fasted with a screw, to match the size of the magnet. It would be removable, but replaceable.

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   _mj_ | Dec 12, 2019 04:57pm | #4

   KJ Magnetics sells magnets with pre-drilled countersinks in many strengths and configurations.

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   mikaol | Jan 22, 2020 07:30pm | #5

   depending on the thickness of your wood, you could cut the head off 16 penny nails, plus a little to drive into the wood, and drive them under the magnet to help hold it in place.
   I tried it once, left a 1/2" of the nail and it worked, but I was using a 2x2. Plenty of depth for the nail.
   Good luck,
   Mikaol

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   geedubbee | Jan 22, 2020 11:34pm | #6

   I drill a tight-fitting counterbore hole with a Forstner. I have glued magnets into these holes with epoxy, super glue or contact cement. I have never lost one. What size magnet and under what situation do they fail?

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   xylie6 | Jan 24, 2020 04:06am | #7

   Second on the pre drilled ones. BTW, have you ever tried to drill a hole in a magnet? It's absolutely impossible.

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   woodshedding | Jan 25, 2020 11:57pm | #8

   I found K&J magnetics but unsure which product you are referring to. Can you provide a link please?
   Thanks

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   JMcD2314 | Jan 26, 2020 10:14am | #9

   I think The magnets being referred to are the ring magnets.
   They come in all sizes and strengths. I have used several (mostly ring boxes)
   I use a small screw and a bit of CA glue in a drilled hole . then cover with a VERY thin veneer to cover both. So far never heard a complaint.
   Here is the link to the main page for all the ring magnets.

   https://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?cat=16

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    _mj_ | Jan 26, 2020 11:53am | #10

    What kind of jig? How strong a magnet do you need?

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    woodshedding | Jan 26, 2020 11:59am | #11

    Thanks MJ!