My newest project...

[Snarkys]

http://www.cawanee.com/magnetmounts/magnetmounts1.htm

 

[jbrunken]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8011053#post8011053 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Snarkys
http://www.cawanee.com/magnetmounts/magnetmounts1.htm

Cool, This has to be cheaper then buying multiple large magfloats at $15 each.

I'm guessing that the casting resin is probably available locally from plastics shops. I wonder if any local hardware stores would have similar magnets?

-JB

 

[cabenn]

That is one cool link!! Great EASY DIY Project.

 

[Snarkys]

i think its only cheaper if you are making a bunch at a time but then its way way cheaper : )

 

[acidlittle]

is there a reason why the smaller mag floats don't work?

 

[jbrunken]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8011406#post8011406 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Snarkys
i think its only cheaper if you are making a bunch at a time but then its way way cheaper : )

I found some magnets that would probably work for about $4.00 each, but I can't find anyone locally that sells the casting resin.

Oh well

 

[annamarie421]

Would either of those be appropriate for use in saltwater? Iowa City has a nice Dick Blick store, and I still have my student discount card (if I remember right, it's a 10-20% discount).

http://www.dickblick.com/zz335/20/
http://www.dickblick.com/zz335/22/

 

[jbrunken]

Ok, I did a little research on this.

I found the same casting resin on this eBay auction

Total Cost for 2 Quarts (mixed): $40.00 shipped


And I found some magnets at Magnets4Less (Note that these are narrower then the ones used in the DIY guide, but I believe they will still work.

Total Cost for 12 magnets: $53.49 shipped

This would provide enough material to make 6 PAIRS (a pair being equivalent to a magfloat).

Total cost per pair: $15.60

Fosters & Smith has the large MagFloats on sale for $15.00, but this does not include shipping.

I'm in for 2 or 3 pairs if someone else wants to go in on the materials with me (please double check my math and my estimation that the smaller magnets would still do the trick).

-JB