No drilling or machining DNA 30 door magnets

[cobalt327]

Found some cheap Amazon 1/8" x 1/8" neo magnets (~$8.00 for 50), I used 4 of them to do the battery door of my dna 30 clone. Magnets are held in place by quick setting JB Weld, no drilling required. The screws are from my parts bin, they're black where the originals were silver. I snipped the threads off and used the same adhesive to hold them in place on the door. I used a dremel to remove the finish on the inside of the door (this probably wasn't necessary) to help the epoxy get a grip then used a Sharpie to cover the bare metal (instead of a Sharpie it could be done better using an airbrush but I didn't take the time to set it up).

 

[EBates]

The method I used to accomplish the same thing you've done used only .3" magnets and superglue. 2 magnets glued to the electronics cover and 2 glued to the back cover. 7$ invested. So far it's worked for me.

 

[cobalt327]

That's a good deal and all but I still have 46 magnets to go (a lifetime's worth, in other words) and spent only a dollar more. Otherwise, about 6 of one and a half dozen of the other... BTW, did you put anything in the empty screw holes of the battery door? Got photos? I always enjoy ingenuity at work.

 

[TXBiker]

Nice I like the idea of using the screw heads to finish the look. You were right roughing the surface that the adhesive comes into contact with it promotes a good bond. You can almost guarantee JB Weld indefinitely.

 

[cobalt327]

Something I found w/JB is it's magnetic! It will get on the top surface where you don't want it if you're not careful. I apply the JB Kwik to the mod, then let it set up for just a bit before placing the magnet to keep it from migrating. It will wipe off the magnet if it's still wet, just be sure the magnet placement isn't lost in the process.