Free Neodymium Magnets - How To Find Strong Magnets Free

[@lavenderrainbow5041]

Oh boy! I'm on the hunt now! I usually steal the magnets out of my shower curtains when replacing them :)

[@DialedInDIY]

I'm the same way... once you start looking you start finding them everywhere. I really appreciate the feedback and you taking time to watch my video and post your comment! [Sorry for the delayed reply. I just found a large volume of comments that never showed up in my main notifications list]

[@mikedale1260]

Steal or do you mean scrap?

[@thespeedreadingchannel5202]

I have watched both of your videos about free Neodymium magnets. But I don't recall any mention about old HARD DRIVES. about 10 days ago my boss asked me to destroy some old hard drives at work. While taking them apart and destroying the discs, I discovered a couple of good-sized Neodymium magnets in each one. What an amazing find! I made some nice, STRONG refrigerator magnets with about 14 of them, and gave some away to friends.

[@abelis644]

Just to let you know, just last week I found a small rock that is nicely magnetized! It isn't a meteorite as far as I can see. It's "just" a piece of gravel, about a 2 cm cube, grey, nondescript really. I have a telescopic wand with a couple of small neodymium magnets at the tip that I play with on beaches. This rock though was in my yard! I have a large (about 25 cm by 20 cm by 12) grey black rock with magnetic swirls that I found on the beach here in Victoria British Columbia. Again it's not the prettiest thing but it hides this terrific secret! I should do a Tic tock short with these! Cheers!

[@DialedInDIY]

Those are some really cool sounding rocks. I'm guessing some form of iron ore inside the rocks. Never thought of checking for rocks with magnets like that but i will try now! Thanks so much for the info and for watching my video!

[@Blakehx]

My favorites are speakers and electric toothbrushes... they're usually ceramic and not neodymium but tend to be very strong! Thanks for the good ideas!

[@DialedInDIY]

Great additions to the magnet list! Some speakers have some really big magnets that can be quite fun! Thanks for the comment and checking out my video.

[@bailey2517]

Large car subwoofers can have either huge "ordinary" magnets, or still decently sized neodymium magnets if you find the right kind.

[@doodlecrayon222]

Thank you. Nice video. Do you know which items have the cylender tube 1/2 inch long magnets?

[@DialedInDIY]

Most of the longer, cylinder tube type of magnets that I have found were in latch or other closure type of devices. Some magnetic lock and key devices have some too. Thank you very much for the nice comment!

[@KelseyStClair]

Thank you! What type if magnets are in those kids magnetic tiles?

[@DialedInDIY]

Great question... from the outside they do not appear to be neodymium. I have not taken any apart (yet)... I think my kids would not be too happy with me if I messed with them now. But I have my eye on them for the day when they are done with them.

[@abelis644]

Great video, I do the same, take everything apart to get the magnets out. One question please, how do you know when these are neodymium magnets? Is it the strength that gives it away? Thank you! Isabelle in BC, Canada.

[@DialedInDIY]

There are several properties that distinguish neodymium magnets. One of the easiest to spot is that they are silver (or silvery white) in appearance. The common magnets that I find have a chrome appearance. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to post you comment, nice feedback and question!

[@zazoogaz1476]

Thank you!

[@DialedInDIY]

Glad to be of help... and glad you liked the video.

[@CreativeRedundancy]

:D cool collection . I guess im "attracted" to DIY no pun intended... I have also reclaimed these from these sources too, and are quite useful. Platter hard drives are also good source for large ones. I "attached" mine on the thumbs up :D All the best from CR.

[@DialedInDIY]

Lol... thanks for the "attractive" pun (it was completely "un-repellent") and the follow-on thoughts. It is perfect timing too because I am about to put up a "sequel" to this video in the next day or so.

[@CreativeRedundancy]

@@DialedInDIY awesome look forward to it...

[@SuperSamWeller]

Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know how many magnets that you can get! LOL

[@18matts]

I just had a magnet shatter. I would recommend wearing safety glasses. Because I felt that metal wiz past my eye

[@DialedInDIY]

Very good point... especially when working with multiple magnets they do have a tendency to jump around and they can shatter if they slam into another magnet (or metal item). Glad it did not hit you in the eye. Thanks for watching and posting!!

[@chucktooley4553]

Awesome!!! New subscriber here. I’ve been reclaiming neodymium magnets for about two years and I thought I was a weirdo with my collection of about 300 but I’ve found my people!!! My favorite place to find them is old DVD an CD players. They’re small 1/2”x1/2” or 1/4”x1/2” square magnets but man, they are strong! I know you know this but maybe some of the viewers were unaware and I had no idea that a computer mouse had any but now it seems kinda obvious they would. Is there a way to remove battery from speaker without breaking the magnet? I’ve not figured out a way yet and also someone told me old microwave ovens have some beast mode magnets but you have to be super careful about something radioactive inside, which is why I don’t have any yet, I’m not trying to nuke myself, haha! Thanks for the videos, keep it up, for your people. 👍🏼. Update: Right after commenting I found a plethora of speaker magnet removal videos, it almost looks like more work than it’s worth unless it’s a very good magnet. I have a non-functioning JBL Bluetooth speaker and I can already tell the magnets are awesome so I’ll probably attempt it, lol.

[@DialedInDIY]

You posted this at the perfect time too. As I look to my right I see a few large speakers that I am currently dismantling and working to separate the magnets as well. Thank you so much for the sub and for checking out my videos. I've had some video projects using magnets from mice and other similar sized magnets and have found them to be allot of fun (odd as that sounds to say). The thing to beware of in microwaves is the magnetron. There is beryllium oxide in the ceramic insulator in / around the magnetron which is toxic if ingested and fatal if inhaled. So needless to say, don't wanna break open a magnetron. Have you come up with any fun / good uses for the magnets you find?

[@mannys9130]

@@DialedInDIY Also beware of the high voltage capacitor!!! There's basically a transformer, capacitor, and 2.4GHz cavity magnetron in a microwave. The transformer is deadly, but only when it's powered up. The bare core itself is live so don't even touch anything inside the microwave if it's plugged in. You may not know what's faraday cage and what's contiguous with the 2,500v ground reference. The capacitor though, will store high voltage for quite a while. They are supposed to have bleed resistors across the terminals, but you NEVER EVER trust a bleed resistor or count on internal discharge. Always short out the cap before touching it or nearby things. And then yes, the insulator of the magnetron antenna is potentially harmful if it's broken apart. If it's respected, there's no danger. Dust won't just fly off of it unless it's smashed. :) Nothing radioactive inside. Can't say the same about smoke detectors though. 😏

[@detectiveelectro2372]

I like that neodymium but I found neodymium magnets in earphone. Now I get to small amount neodymium magnets on earphone...it two small magnets...but nice video and where to get cobalt samarium magnets.

[@DialedInDIY]

Thank you very much for the feedback / comment! In the second version of this video I think I did more earphone type salvage including smaller earbuds too. The SmCo magnets would be fun to salvage too but most of the use that I am aware of is in industrial applications. Neodymium cost less so they are easier to find. Hope you have a great New Year!

[@BKBK82228]

OMG YAAAS I HAVE SO MANY MAGNETS NOW THANK YOU SOOO MUCH I LOVE YOU

[@DialedInDIY]

Thanks for the comment.... greatly appreciated. Any fun magnet projects / ideas?

[@quyetnguyen3625]

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[@quyetnguyen3625]

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[@quyetnguyen3625]

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[@quyetnguyen3625]

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[@TheTruthPlease100]

Looking for an easier way to remove neos out of speaker cups without damage.

[@catthecommentbothunter6890]

I search for magnets because i want to build my own electric motor

[@DialedInDIY]

Great idea. I've done simple motors with magnets but I would like to try something a bit more robust. Thanks for taking time to provide a comment!

[@wydisaiah_4102]

You could find three magnets in your shower protector it should be clear and I will see three patched with magenta in

[@DialedInDIY]

Oh yes, I had forgotten about those. The shower curtain liners have the magnets at the bottom... Great thinking! Thanks for sharing... and for watching.

[@ryanpenalosa3148]

Lost a little neodymium magnet, hes called Mr Magnet. He also doesnt shatter or break if it slams to a metal part.

[@DialedInDIY]

I hope Mr. Magnet is ok... or was this a Science and Fusion Center reference? Sorry for the delay in reply... I really do appreciate that you took the time to watch and post a comment!

[@henryairconcepts2999]

Broken hard drives have really really really strong magnets.

[@Doug-mc3dd]

Magnets!!! YES!!!✊😁

[@giovannynavarro97]

Who is this person?

[@allancrow134]

Good advice...don't swallow neodymium magnets. I'll remember that. :)

[@DialedInDIY]

Lol... yup, wish it didn't need to be said but people have done it on purpose with pretty bad results (OOPS). Thank you for watching and for posting up your comment... I do appreciate it!

[@bramlord42069]

But my sister do Lucky Its not strong

[@abelis644]

@@bramlord42069 Strong or not, NEVER EVER let ANYONE around you swallow magnets or even put even in their mouth. Swallowing magnets of ANY strength can cause internal injuries. People have had to have MAJOR abdominal surgery, the removal of lengths of intestine, and some people have died. It is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS thing to do.

[@princemaredi6849]

Where are you located and will you please send me quotation for distinguished magnets

[@DerekMason-un9li]

I'm in Dublin I'm using tin foil bag at the minute

[@gigachad3113]

looks like i threw a lot of neyodemium magnets and now i regret it xd

[@DialedInDIY]

Yes, me too... and once I started to realize how many places they are used in disposable stuff I was bummed. But, I am definitely making up for it now... LOL. Next in line... time for me to pull magnets from a microwave (not neodymium but huge and powerful)

[@lilyperrett9660]

anyone else tryin to find a magnet to use on your security alarms so you can sneak out

[@DialedInDIY]

[So sorry for the delay... life kinda got in the way for a bit] LOL... it is funny you should say that. I have found that the magnets that are provided with the type of baby locks for cabinets and drawers are perfect for just that purpose.

[@Sim-q9t]

earbuds and charger cases for them....

[@nuuuuget]

Am I the only one who has none of this

[@DialedInDIY]

I am actually thinking about doing a part 2 video on this because I have found more. I am surprised at home much "throw-away packaging" has these magnets in them.

[@angemutima1850]

yea yea but headphones are new

[@DialedInDIY]

Yes, sometimes it is just far too soon for the sacrifice. Sorry for the delay in reply... I really do appreciate that you took the time to watch and post a comment!

[@piratereps8221]

RIP headphone users.. 1:38

[@DialedInDIY]

so true... it is easy to find old headphones to salvage these days!

[@jessetheilig8775]

I was told to never touch my dongle

[@DialedInDIY]

Ah yes, sometimes in life we realize that what we were told needs to be reconsidered. LOL. Thanks for watching and taking time to post a comment!

[@muntee33]

Ha ha, Useful Earbud wiring.... Microwaves (transformers) Subwoofers

[@DialedInDIY]

ah yes, some good size magnets to be found in speakers and other appliances. thanks for the comment!!

[@subramanianperumal-p6t]

good

[@childartistclassic531]

Too smart

[@DialedInDIY]

Thank you very much for watching and for the comment!

[@matthewdenty8470]

Rolling papers lol

[@jhuztinenoe9918]

Can i have your magnet i can't find any magnet

[@DialedInDIY]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment! Sorry, I've used the magnets for projects.

[@emtrio_g5]

I have neodymium magnets

[@jesseedgar3470]

Trippn on mushrooms

[@DialedInDIY]

LOL... I assume that was a comment about the video background during the opening. If so, yeah it was a bit trippy I guess, huh?

[@quyetnguyen3625]

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[@dya7145]

Please send me any of those magnets please

[@DialedInDIY]

Hi there... I wish I could. I build these into other projects really fast so I keep salvaging every chance I get. Hope you are able to find some.

[@dya7145]

@@DialedInDIY sorry its Ok I am sorry to bother you sir thank you

[@visala9709]

I am a kid watching

[@DialedInDIY]

Hey there... thank you so much for taking the time to watch my videos and leaving me a comment. I really appreciate it.

[@gken6688]

Get to the frickin point

[@DialedInDIY]

Lol... maybe I should have taken the intro 40 seconds and saved them for the end. Hopefully there was something in there that you may have found helpful. Thanks for watching my video and for taking the time to comment... I do appreciate it!. Happy New Year.

[@SAHILKHAN91972]

Firstttttt

[@DialedInDIY]

Sweeeeet! Thanks for being first to the start.... and for watching!!

[@SAHILKHAN91972]

Dialed In DIY welcome😍

[@d.o.g.s1586]

I found many magnet now I am the richest man in the world who has many magnets👍👍

[@DialedInDIY]

👍😄 Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@Dracot1c]

who else took apart there usb looking for magnets than realise that ub's dont have magnets and that was your usb with an important project on?????????? no? just me? Crap

[@DialedInDIY]

that would be a bad day ;-) Thanks for the comment!

[@Footballeditz_20248]

There was no magnet 🧲 in the mouse