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I honestly had no idea this was even an issue. I purchased some outrageously strong magnets from Lee Valley for some wood working projects. You don't want to g
by switchbak 10y ago
I honestly had no idea this was even an issue. I purchased some outrageously strong magnets from Lee Valley for some wood working projects.
You don't want to get them stuck between your fingers, but besides keeping them away from visa cards and rotating hard drives, I didn't think much more about the potential dangers. Thank goodness the negligence of my government didn't cause me all manner of danger (kidding).
- fpgaminer 10y agoStrong magnets are incredibly dangerous; about as dangerous as a table saw I'd say. You can know what you're doing but still get hurt. All it takes is one stray nail under the table to put a damper on your ability to grab a cup in the future. I bought tiny neodymiums at a store once. They're about 3/4 the size of a dime. You have to pry them off the fridge, they can hang pictures on the wall if a nail is hiding behind, and I _have_ hurt myself with them before. It's easy, and happens before you can blink.
- Animats 10y agoI honestly had no idea this was even an issue. That's the problem. Historically, people thought of permanent magnets as "safe". But modern magnets are so powerful that they have new risks.