Re: Demagnetizing Mysteries Answered!

RayHex,

They magnetize the whole rotor at once. Regarding the nails; opposite
poles attract, like repel.

Mariss

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Raymond Heckert" <jnr@a...> wrote:
> I think maybe they are jerking your bobber. The nails would be
> attracted by the magnetizer, not repelled. I don't think this is how
> the rail-gun operates. I'd believe it if they said the nails would
turn
> red, due to the 100 kilowatts of power! Also, do they magnetize
each
> individual tooth, or the whole thing at once?
>
> RayHex
>
> ----------
> > From: mariss92705 <mariss92705@y...>
> >(snip)
> >
> > They said someone a few years ago entertained themselves during
lunch
>
> > by putting 6" nails in the magnetizing coil and pushing the "go"
> > button. The nails went thru the drywall ceiling 12' above and
> > embedded themselves in the 2X8s as if they had been nailed with a
> > hammer. The original magnetic rail gun I guess. Impressed me; fun
> > day, learned things I didn't know before.
> >
> > Mariss