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Could I combine a magnetic pad with a sewing/cutting mat? (lemmy.nowsci.com)
submitted 2 weeks ago by fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com to c/askelectronics@discuss.tchncs.de
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So there are tons of 12"x9" magnetic grids out there for dropping screws onto when taking apart electronics, but my projects typically involve integration into other materials.

Having a sewing mat (about 24"x18") with all the metric/imperial grid lines and angle lines, but with a magnetic backing for holding screws in place would be perfect.

Has anyone ever tried to make a DIY magnetic desk pad? And if so, how did it go?

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[-] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago

I think you’re definitely on the right track, and that it’s totally doable. I would make sure to get some particularly strong magnetic sheeting, though, as in my experience, they always err towards being too weak for what they were designed for, I can only assume because that’s the cheapest way to manufacture them.

[-] fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com 2 points 2 weeks ago

Yea that's my biggest worry. I'm wondering if a mat over sheet would be too much since the sheet can only have so much density.

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