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Nil · 11-25-2012, 12:43 PM

I removed the magnets from an old hard drive. I will use this to make a stirrer.
The magnets are adhered to a metal base. Can anyone advice on how to remove the magnets from this metal base?

Thanks, Nil

**FermentNEthinG** · 11-25-2012, 01:05 PM

I used dental floss and worked it in between the adhered magnet and mount. Then I used firm pressure and a sawing method. The floss slid through like a knife releasing the magnet.

I liked using this method rather than trying to pry/bend the mount. Much safer!

**passedpawn** · 11-25-2012, 01:14 PM

[edit] bad info was here previously.

gingerdawg · 11-25-2012, 02:16 PM

Bend the metal backing away from the magnet. works best with a bench vise and a GBF channel lock pliers

**passedpawn** · 11-25-2012, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gingerdawg

Bend the metal backing away from the magnet. works best with a bench vise and a GBF channel lock pliers

Yes, that's what I did. I grabbed the metal with a pair of vise grips and bent it, exactly as you say.

I'm deleting my post above. I think the only one I broke was when I tried to pry it with a screwdriver. It's been several years, I guess my memory sucks.

brew2enjoy · 11-25-2012, 02:47 PM

I put it in a vice and gently tapped the magnet with a hammer/screwdriver. Popped right off