Comments on: Tool Dots: Adhesive-backed rare-earth magnets for tool organization http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html Brain candy for Happy Mutants Sat, 18 May 2013 13:10:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1150977 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1150977 Prices on rare earth magnets have doubled or tripled over the last two quarters. Maybe enough so that it's worth manufacturing them again in places that aren't China. Prices on rare earth magnets have doubled or tripled over the last two quarters. Maybe enough so that it’s worth manufacturing them again in places that aren’t China.

]]> By: toxonix http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1150722 toxonix Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1150722 Yeah I need my tool, but I prefer that it doesn't get covered in iron splinters. This will quickly turn against you. Hanging tools from nails is OK. Tool chests are OK. Magnets just attract all of the little filings and iron dust that you don't want all over the tools. Yeah I need my tool, but I prefer that it doesn’t get covered in iron splinters. This will quickly turn against you. Hanging tools from nails is OK. Tool chests are OK. Magnets just attract all of the little filings and iron dust that you don’t want all over the tools.

]]> By: wrybread http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1151235 wrybread Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1151235 I was thinking the same thing. Seems like either that adhesive is going to be really prone to failure, or is on there for life. I was thinking the same thing. Seems like either that adhesive is going to be really prone to failure, or is on there for life.

]]> By: Gutierrez http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1150724 Gutierrez Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1150724 In the craft room at home we use <A HREF="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00136621">magnetic knife racks</A>, which are rare earth magnets arranged in a metal bar the same way. They are more stable, hold the same if not more weight, but do require fastening to the wall with screws. But it is a cool step up from the old peg board. In the craft room at home we use magnetic knife racks, which are rare earth magnets arranged in a metal bar the same way. They are more stable, hold the same if not more weight, but do require fastening to the wall with screws.

But it is a cool step up from the old peg board.

]]> By: dculberson http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1151241 dculberson Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1151241 Just the thing for people with barely any tools! Just the thing for people with barely any tools!

]]> By: Rockmetteller http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1150744 Rockmetteller Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1150744 Was this video created with Final Cut Pro X? Was this video created with Final Cut Pro X?

]]> By: timquinn http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1151000 timquinn Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1151000 Someone has to do a PhD on Boing Boing commenters. What a whack bunch of dudes. Someone has to do a PhD on Boing Boing commenters. What a whack bunch of dudes.

]]> By: endotoxin http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1150753 endotoxin Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1150753 I've been using hard drive magnets to hang my chef's knives for years. What DON'T magnets improve? I’ve been using hard drive magnets to hang my chef’s knives for years. What DON’T magnets improve?

]]> By: mappo http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1151267 mappo Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1151267 This could work if you usually bring the job to your tools, but I find I usually need to bring my tools to the job. This could work if you usually bring the job to your tools, but I find I usually need to bring my tools to the job.

]]> By: Antinous / Moderator http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1150761 Antinous / Moderator Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1150761 I was wondering how we were going to deal with the enormous surplus of rare earth elements. I was wondering how we were going to deal with the enormous surplus of rare earth elements.

]]> By: Veldcath http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1150765 Veldcath Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1150765 A single hard drive magnet placed inside a pouch on a work belt can hang a small demolition bar with ease. Larger magnets can even hold half crown staplers from the pouch, leaving your hands free while you climb a short ladder to staple some sheathing/siding/whatever in place. Make sure to tear open those old, failed hard-drives before you send them for recycling! Those magnets are useful!! A single hard drive magnet placed inside a pouch on a work belt can hang a small demolition bar with ease. Larger magnets can even hold half crown staplers from the pouch, leaving your hands free while you climb a short ladder to staple some sheathing/siding/whatever in place. Make sure to tear open those old, failed hard-drives before you send them for recycling! Those magnets are useful!!

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1151279 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1151279 "We'd put tools in the tool drawer but they'd never come out" , I think this tool needs a video on how drawers work. “We’d put tools in the tool drawer but they’d never come out” , I think this tool needs a video on how drawers work.

]]> By: Kosmoid http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1150770 Kosmoid Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1150770 China is decreasing its exports of rare earth metals. Quest Rare Metals looks hopeful. http://seekingalpha.com/article/245386-quest-rare-minerals-a-real-rare-earth-element-market-player-to-watch China is decreasing its exports of rare earth metals. Quest Rare Metals looks hopeful.

http://seekingalpha.com/article/245386-quest-rare-minerals-a-real-rare-earth-element-market-player-to-watch

]]> By: Baron Karza http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1151027 Baron Karza Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1151027 Here, Here, Sir Timquinn! I know that this is apropos of nothing, but this "recycle the magnets" thread reminded me of an old TV show. Why in the world Andy Griffith's old DIY rocket ship show "Salvage 1" not on DVD? Actually, it would make a better movie than a lot of other old TV shows getting the green light, but that's a whole other can of wormbots.. Here, Here, Sir Timquinn! I know that this is apropos of nothing, but this “recycle the magnets” thread reminded me of an old TV show. Why in the world Andy Griffith’s old DIY rocket ship show “Salvage 1″ not on DVD? Actually, it would make a better movie than a lot of other old TV shows getting the green light, but that’s a whole other can of wormbots..

]]> By: g0d5m15t4k3 http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1150774 g0d5m15t4k3 Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1150774 This is also a nice source for magnets: http://www.amazingmagnets.com/ We have a crap foundation in our basement that is being reinforced with steel i-beams. To cover the walls with cool posters and tapestries, we use a bunch of magnets. Then they aren't sticking to the cinder block wall and they kind of hide the beams. This is also a nice source for magnets: http://www.amazingmagnets.com/

We have a crap foundation in our basement that is being reinforced with steel i-beams. To cover the walls with cool posters and tapestries, we use a bunch of magnets. Then they aren’t sticking to the cinder block wall and they kind of hide the beams.

]]> By: gelstudios http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1150786 gelstudios Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1150786 These would be great for turning any "dumb" iPad2 case/cover into a smart one. The sensor is approx 2/3rds of the way up on the right bezel, and a single magnet should do the trick. These would be great for turning any “dumb” iPad2 case/cover into a smart one. The sensor is approx 2/3rds of the way up on the right bezel, and a single magnet should do the trick.

]]> By: victorvodka http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1151312 victorvodka Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1151312 rare earth magnets on drywall screws hidden in the wall are a great way to hang posters and even fairly heavy objects. you have to scan for the screw head first because they only occur every 12 inches or so on the studs. (rare earth magnets also make for good stud finders in that they find the metal hardware in those studs) rare earth magnets on drywall screws hidden in the wall are a great way to hang posters and even fairly heavy objects. you have to scan for the screw head first because they only occur every 12 inches or so on the studs. (rare earth magnets also make for good stud finders in that they find the metal hardware in those studs)

]]> By: hwh http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1151824 hwh Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1151824 I use these http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00110353 to store my tools. I use these http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00110353 to store my tools.

]]> By: the lurch http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1151579 the lurch Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1151579 CountZero: A Sharpie outline is helpful at telling you *what* goes where, but it does not *position* it for you. You will manually (yeah, maybe I'm splitting hairs...) need to "line up" (waste your time fiddling) with your unbounded magnet held tool to make it line up to the outline. My wall 'o nails forces the tool to go in *exactly* the right spot...every time. Even when I'm rushing. The outline (which I also have!) serves as a reminder only. CountZero: A Sharpie outline is helpful at telling you *what* goes where, but it does not *position* it for you. You will manually (yeah, maybe I’m splitting hairs…) need to “line up” (waste your time fiddling) with your unbounded magnet held tool to make it line up to the outline. My wall ‘o nails forces the tool to go in *exactly* the right spot…every time. Even when I’m rushing. The outline (which I also have!) serves as a reminder only.

]]> By: Selkiechick http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1151324 Selkiechick Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1151324 @wrybread and igpajo I am wondering about the adhesive too. It's pretty humid where I live, and I have not had good luck with other adhesive hangers. I don't mind if the magnets are there for life, I just don't want my tools to come crashing down onto my work table. Though if the adhesives are good- I can think of quite a few uses for these! @wrybread and igpajo

I am wondering about the adhesive too. It’s pretty humid where I live, and I have not had good luck with other adhesive hangers. I don’t mind if the magnets are there for life, I just don’t want my tools to come crashing down onto my work table.

Though if the adhesives are good- I can think of quite a few uses for these!

]]> By: duncan http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1151328 duncan Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1151328 I use R E Magnets to hold shut our screen door. A little drop of super glue did the trick. I also used them to make a simple hinge like device for a metal box lid. Handy little devices - but I wouldn't buy a set for this. Just use actual magnets. A little this fabric over the magnet will save your tools from scratching as well. I use R E Magnets to hold shut our screen door. A little drop of super glue did the trick. I also used them to make a simple hinge like device for a metal box lid. Handy little devices – but I wouldn’t buy a set for this. Just use actual magnets.

A little this fabric over the magnet will save your tools from scratching as well.

]]> By: Drhaggis http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1150826 Drhaggis Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1150826 Magnets, how do they work? Rather well, actually. I use a small magnet to hold the nail clippers to the inside of the metal drawer in the bathroom. Magnets, how do they work? Rather well, actually. I use a small magnet to hold the nail clippers to the inside of the metal drawer in the bathroom.

]]> By: blendergasket http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1150838 blendergasket Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1150838 I want to use this as a bindi and go to a knife shop. I want to use this as a bindi and go to a knife shop.

]]> By: MollyMaguire http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1150876 MollyMaguire Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1150876 I love how after 15 seconds you totally get the idea, but then it goes on for another 1.5 minutes. I love how after 15 seconds you totally get the idea, but then it goes on for another 1.5 minutes.

]]> By: CountZero http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1151399 CountZero Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1151399 Lurch, you've missed the obvious answer; get a Sharpie and draw the outline around the tool when it's on the magnets. Same as you do when you're using nails. Simples. Non-magnetic tools obviously will still need nails, but those tools could be restricted to one particular area at one end of the tool board, to keep everything neat and tidy. Lurch, you’ve missed the obvious answer; get a Sharpie and draw the outline around the tool when it’s on the magnets. Same as you do when you’re using nails. Simples.
Non-magnetic tools obviously will still need nails, but those tools could be restricted to one particular area at one end of the tool board, to keep everything neat and tidy.

]]> By: the lurch http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1150900 the lurch Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1150900 I'm sure people will buy these. And then give up on them. There are 2 things that you need to sort your tools. Easy access and repeatable positioning. The magnet on the wall solves the first, but not the second. You need to ensure that the tool goes back to the same spot, and importantly, does not interfere with the other tools nearby. Randomly sticking tools to random magnet spots would keep them off your bench, but will drive you mad trying to find them. Sure, you could have an outline of the tool near the magnet that tells you "pliers go here and bindenroller torque wrench goes here" but then you will need to fiddle with it so it does not hit the other tools scrunched nearby. My tool wall is tight on space, so I've carefully organized things as close as practical. The nails I use to hold the tools also positions them...so they always go back to *exactly* in the right spot. (2" stainless steel finishing nails, pre-drill the hole slightly undersize, tap in). I also agree with Toxonix... magnetized tools that aren't normally magnetic are a pain in the ass. Obvious: Forget hanging your non-magnetic stuff with these. I’m sure people will buy these. And then give up on them. There are 2 things that you need to sort your tools. Easy access and repeatable positioning. The magnet on the wall solves the first, but not the second. You need to ensure that the tool goes back to the same spot, and importantly, does not interfere with the other tools nearby. Randomly sticking tools to random magnet spots would keep them off your bench, but will drive you mad trying to find them.

Sure, you could have an outline of the tool near the magnet that tells you “pliers go here and bindenroller torque wrench goes here” but then you will need to fiddle with it so it does not hit the other tools scrunched nearby. My tool wall is tight on space, so I’ve carefully organized things as close as practical. The nails I use to hold the tools also positions them…so they always go back to *exactly* in the right spot. (2″ stainless steel finishing nails, pre-drill the hole slightly undersize, tap in). I also agree with Toxonix… magnetized tools that aren’t normally magnetic are a pain in the ass.

Obvious: Forget hanging your non-magnetic stuff with these.

]]> By: knoxblox http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1150929 knoxblox Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1150929 These look like they'd be good to put in my underwear. These look like they’d be good to put in my underwear.

]]> By: PaulR http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1151193 PaulR Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1151193 All we need now, is paint that can stick to the wall with enough force to support the weight. Then, all we'll need is gyprock sheet which uses lining paper that's bonded to the gypsum more tightly than it is now. Then, all we'll need is... /There's a reason the pegboard works... All we need now, is paint that can stick to the wall with enough force to support the weight.

Then, all we’ll need is gyprock sheet which uses lining paper that’s bonded to the gypsum more tightly than it is now.

Then, all we’ll need is…

/There’s a reason the pegboard works…

]]> By: robulus http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1150941 robulus Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1150941 <i>"Simply Place the Tool and Release"</i> Ooooooh, right. <i>"Need Your Tool? Grab it off the Wall"</i> Aaaah. <i>Off</i> the wall. I get it now. “Simply Place the Tool and Release”

Ooooooh, right.

“Need Your Tool? Grab it off the Wall”

Aaaah. Off the wall. I get it now.

]]> By: PaulR http://boingboing.net/2011/06/28/tool-dots-adhesive-b.html#comment-1151709 PaulR Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-1151709 That might be why you can't find 'em: Generally, studs are mounted 16 inches aparts. That might be why you can’t find ‘em:
Generally, studs are mounted 16 inches aparts.

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