Chex Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Have some rare earth magnets I want to use on my KS bucket. The velcro is getting kind of old, listening to the sound when I open and close it is...meh. Anyways, heard of some using these. Can anyone chime in on using them, how well they work, placement, pics, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Yeah ive had them in my bucket for 2 years and they work fantastic bro, I have 4 in total in mine I believe they were 10mmx3mm round. 2 in the face plate near the bottom and 2 in the part of the helmet where the chin strap would run on an MLC, so they snap together when closed. No kiddies grabing your helmet will seperate these, they take some force to to do. Im guess smaller magents would work but I lke the power mine have. I just 5 minute epoxy glued mine in and put plenty around the magnet too. I wouldnt want to drop shut my face plate as the way my magnet grab it would shatter them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chex Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 Cool. Have to try them out. Can't stand the velcro any longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWolf Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I have these too, except i used the ring type, so there was more surface area for the glue. Just a note too, many Rare Earth magnets are rendered useless if exposed to excessive heat, so don't use a hot glue on them. Just epoxy or super glue.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chex Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 E6000 all the way, unless there is something better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickedfluxx Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I'm with you Mike, this velcro is just not cutting it. I tried using some magnets, but they were so powerful that they pulled themselves from their epoxy. I think I'll try the rare earth magnet route if they're a bit less powerful . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducman82 Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 anyone have pictures of how they mounted the magnets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB-1019 Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I think I was one of the first to try the method of securing the faceplate with rare earth magnets. I mounted mine on the inside surface of the helmet cheek area. I used ABS coated magnets to help keep them protected and to be able to secure them to helmet. On the inside of the overlapping faceplate, I used a 1.5"x3" piece of sheet steel to give the magnet something to grab. In this last pic, you cannot see the steel strip because it's under the perforated vinyl on the edge of the faceplate. In the second pic, you can see the faceplate in the closed position and the white magnet has grabbed the steel strip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducman82 Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 my MLCv3 helmet is fiberglass... so its a little thicker. i got some thin craft magnets, and im going to see if i can use them like you have yours (to tall, would hit my square jaw). im trying to figure out a plan of attack tonight, ill post pics if i do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducman82 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 and here we go! i used nylon "bushing and spacers" from Ace hardware and small 1/4" craft magnets. i just need to clean up the glue a little and add some black paint on the glue so it blends in... works fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Mine were mounted flat to the cheeks and helmet, on my mlc I cout a small square just bigger than the magent, and dremelled out hole for the magnet to sit in, this was then epoxy glued into the chin strap recess at the bottom, I then dremelled out a hole in the cheeks for the magnet to go into, so when it closes they sort of slide together instead of going face to face directly if that make sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducman82 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Mine were mounted flat to the cheeks and helmet, on my mlc I cout a small square just bigger than the magent, and dremelled out hole for the magnet to sit in, this was then epoxy glued into the chin strap recess at the bottom, I then dremelled out a hole in the cheeks for the magnet to go into, so when it closes they sort of slide together instead of going face to face directly if that make sense? i ws thinking of adding the magnets that way in to the helmet... got any pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Il get some tomorrow for you mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Here we go this is how mine is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducman82 Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 that funny. that was the exact way i was trying to do it at first. but i dont trust my self with cutting in to the helmet. do your magnets touch each other when closed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducman82 Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 so i got to thinking... and i did not like that first set up. so i tried the origional route i wanted to go (like Marcel) and ended up with this. i like it better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltorn Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Some Good example here. I should attach some magnets too, They will surely make things a lot easier. Thanks a lot guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashcove Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 These are all excellent ideas. My velcro dots are beginning to slip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TREADEC Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I kept it fairly simple to adding earth mags, so i used a couple from the hard drives of a broken PS3 you can also find mags in comp drives too. They measure 10mm x 5mm x 3mm. I cut a small recess for them to sit in then hot glued into position. The face closes neatly and keep the face closed secure when bending over. Here's how mine look.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chex Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 Will be something I try once my ARC is up and running and I can give the TB a well deserved maintenance break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automaton Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I just got my MLC helmet and want to add some magnets to keep it shut. Any recommendations on the best glue to use to hold down the magnets? -a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest amdevil Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 this thread really addresses the next step for my DP where are rare earth magnets found? just online? Do any craft stores or Ace/Home Depots carry them? I'm guessing E6000 to hold them down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 this thread really addresses the next step for my DP where are rare earth magnets found? just online? Do any craft stores or Ace/Home Depots carry them? I'm guessing E6000 to hold them down? You can find them all over the net. I grabbed mine from Trooperbay.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjsavage7 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I'm definitely putting some on my helmet at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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