Magswitch , is it right for your shop!

Hi Bob;

It’s been a while since I’ve seen you so excited. Take it easy, buddy.

I too have and use these, but I stayed a bit calmer about it. LOL

Good post.

Lee

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Bob,
These things are great! I use them for jigs, the featherboards on both the tablesaw and jointer and have even made a very reliable bandsaw fence that is rock steady.
I’m not sold on their new modular system as it seems cheap and flimsy, compared to what I can make from birch ply and poplar.

Tom

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Hi Lee!
Guilty as seen. ;-)

I am really pumped up about these as they are something I can use everyday in the shop as opposed to things I get and used once or twice a year.

Tom I will have to take a trip over to Lee Valley this Saturday and get up to speed on what’s going to work for me.
I’ll keep you all posted on my adventure.

Bob

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I handled and used them and they are indeed great, but I always get sticker shock. Home-made rare earth magnet jigs are not THAT hard to use.

I want some, but I’m cheap…

This is one of those items that I’ll probably eventually get, and kick myself for not springing for them sooner.

I’ve used the older magnetic feather boards in a demo setting, and I have a magnetic dial indicator base with an on/off switch. I really like both concepts. A magnet that can be turned on and off, and used in all kinds of jigs has got to be a winner.

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Couple of 5 dollar 150 lb magnets work. The on/off is the nice part though.

There is actually a welding magnet 100lbs that has a handle like a push stick. You just kind of lift it away.

Mag switches are pricey. But will probably eventually get a few.

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I’ve got a couple of these and they are fantastic to use. Very versatile.

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I got one of these and if you resaw boards for veneering on the bandsaw, it’s GREAT. Also super on the tablesaw, mainly because of the on/off switches. I thought they were expensive, but splurged at the Milwaukee woodworking show last year and haven’t regretted it.

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