Secret fixings?

[dvddvd]

The switches are guaranteed for a million presses..but that is a Chinese guarantee.

.I took one apart and the switch/ clicking part is convex little metal disc that goes flat when you push the switch and then bounces back up to its original convex shape

 

[dvddvd]

They may be fine, I physically damaged one hammering a fret in with a small dead blow hammer.
When I took the damaged switch apart the convex metal disc had been flattered..so maybe normal finger pressing will be fine but not a hammer!

 

[dvddvd]

It it is CNC'd, you should be able to achieve very good depth control on the pockets for the magnets, so should be able to get them within a Rizla paper of touching, for maximal attraction.

Pro tip: try not to have the south pole of both sides facing outwards or crying will ensue.

You are putting a sticking plaster over the problem, not addressing the root cause.

Buy a more reliable switch that lasts for two hours longer than the guarantee runs out. Six magnets from the above link are £4.50. That buys a lot of quality switch-wise.

Why does this forum censor an alternate name for a Rizla paper? This makes talking about a bearing manufacturer whose initials are the same rather difficult (https://www.schaeffler.co.uk/en/pro..._and_plain_bearings/deep_groove_ball_bearing/).

Yes it puts a big price increase and time on a item I sell for £25..than 5p worth of pva adhesive

 

[Hugh M.]

I make Fridge Pigs on the lathe. I use the little magnets to stick them to the fridge. I have had a few fail that were glued in. I have since started using the ones with a countersunk hole and used a screw as well. Like others have said, do some tests.
They are mighty strong though.

 

[HamsterJam]

Would double sided tape be adequate?
It would probably allow you pry the two pieces apart when necessary.

 

[dvddvd]

Hi I someone else also suggested double sided tape.

So I bought some Powerfix clear double sided and some foam double sided tape from Toolstation last night.
Since both rolls are 25mm wide they fitted perfect.

I tried the black foam one first which is 0.8mm thick and it looked rather good, a thin black line between both pieces of wood and super quick to do.
I haven't tried the power fix one yet but happy with the foam one

Thanks to everybody