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  1. noobtoob

    Encasing a neodymium magnet in plastic?

    Wow thanks for posting those links! That is kind of what I had in mind, although for another application. I really just want to make plain white plastic pieces that can be flush next to each other. Most of those look like a plastic frame and I'd need mine to be solid.
  2. noobtoob

    Encasing a neodymium magnet in plastic?

    Thanks for the replies. Actually I'm not trying to weaken the magnet, in fact I'd like it to remain strong. I just need it to be along the edges of the plastic so it can attract to another plastic piece. I'd like the plastic pieces to stay nice and flush with each other which is why I can't just...
  3. noobtoob

    Encasing a neodymium magnet in plastic?

    Has anyone done this? I'd like to have two 4x4 plastic pieces that are 1/2" thick be able to attract and pull apart. I read that doing this will reduce the pull force by approximately 45%. I'm also wondering how to do this as I've never worked with plastics. Maybe use a router to create a...

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