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Attaching a Magnet

November 11, 2015, 10:27:11 am

I am trying to attach a small round magnet (3/8 "x 1/8 thick) to my entry door frame. It will be used to hold the screen door closed without having to use the door latch.  I have tried super glue which will work for a while but will eventually come loose.
Any ideas on how to attach this rare earth magnet so it will not come off? Maybe epoxy or something like that?
the Old Hippie

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Reply #1 – November 11, 2015, 10:46:15 am

There is a product called "Goop" it is flexible and holds very well I have used it on many repairs. Fuel and gas do affect it.

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Reply #2 – November 11, 2015, 10:51:50 am

3M 5200

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Reply #3 – November 11, 2015, 10:53:15 am

Gorilla glue.

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Reply #4 – November 11, 2015, 11:05:05 am

OH. Rockler has rare earth magnet holders, a small metal cup that attaches with a screw and the the magnet fits into it.  The they have a small metal plate also screw attached for the othe side. Works great. I use them when I want a wooden door or something to stay put with magnets.

Rare Earth Magnets-Magnets - Rockler Woodworking Tools

A 3/8" magnet might be too small to be as secure as you want it to be.

Or use 3M VHB tape to hold it on.

3M 5200 might works but takes a long time to cure up.

Gorrilla glue (urethane glue) likes porous surfaces better than metals and will run on a vertical surface.  If you use it on porous surfaces, make them damp first and mist the surface of any squeeze out to make it set up and cure faster.  These are moisture cure glues.  They work less well in very dry climates. It also expands a bit (like foam insulation) and is somewhat flexible after cure when compared to other glues.

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Reply #5 – November 11, 2015, 11:42:30 am

Have you tried 2 sided tape.

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Reply #6 – November 12, 2015, 12:11:57 am

Clean the surface with rubbing alcohol and put a dab of clear silicone on it.use a clamp to hold it in place till it dries.will stay there for yesrs.

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Reply #7 – November 12, 2015, 07:34:17 am

Replace the screen door latch plate.. foretravel has the part.. 18 bucks

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Reply #8 – November 12, 2015, 07:43:08 am

? Isn't the screen door frame aluminum?

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Reply #9 – November 12, 2015, 10:35:45 am

Here's what I have here's what I have

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Reply #10 – November 12, 2015, 10:37:54 am

Here's what I haveinside

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Reply #11 – November 12, 2015, 11:08:12 am

Shoe Goo--kind of like GOOP or silicone adhesive.
Dab of Shoe Goo on back of the magnet, then tape the magnet in place on the Shoe Goo (or whatever you use) then let adhesive cure overnight.

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Reply #12 – November 12, 2015, 11:27:47 am

shoe goo and goop are the same thing i think. they are made by the same company and I use them all the time

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Reply #13 – November 12, 2015, 03:47:05 pm

Probably the only difference is packaging and price.

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