[TriLUG] OT: Local source for rare earth magnets?

[Chris Merrill]

10-pack: 1/2" diameter x 1/8" thick   $14

http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2081312/30046/Rare-Earth-Magnet-12-x-18-%28127mm-x-3mm%29-10pcs.aspx

There is a Woodcraft store on Glenwood near Millbrook/Duraleigh. You should call
to see if they stock this item in the store. In general, product quality at this
retail chain is very good, but I have not purchases magnets from them.

Chris


On 3/13/2014 12:18 AM, Charles Fischer wrote:
> This is related to Open Source.  I need a couple of rare earth magnets for
> OpenSprints hardware and GoldSprints software in order to run a bicycle
> roller race event on Thursday.  I can make due with some Radio Shack
> magnets, but they are not ideal.
> 
> So does anybody have a local source for rare earth magnets about 0.5 inch
> diameter and 0.125 thick?  Size could be 75 to 200% of the stated diameter,
> but must be at least 0.100 thick and no more than 0.200 thick.
> 
> If anybody want to watch or race, come to the Back Room (behind Cat's
> Cradle) a little before 7:00 on Thursday.  Racing costs $5.00, but it is
> free* to watch.
> 
> Thanks,
> Charles Fischer
> 
> 
> * free as in no cover charge, but because NC has outdated and absurd laws
> about bars, if you are not a member of The Back Room you will need to buy a
> membership for $1.00.
> 


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