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Magnetic Holder
« on: September 24, 2009, 07:37:46 AM »
I had wanted to play with one of those magnetic holders that you can use to hold a gun behind a night stand or under a desk.  But being cheap I didn't want to shell out the bucks for something I might not like.

AH-HA!    I have a collection of old disk drives from older computers and was tearing them apart to "shred" the information before putting them in the garbage.  (Ok, call me paranoid.)  Before I dispose of a disk drive I disassemble it.  Pass a magnet over all the surfaces and then heavily scratch all the disks.     Inside most disk drive is a rather strong rare earth magnet.  JUST PERFECT for holding a gun.

Here's a picture of the magnet and of it installed.   OF COURSE, caution is advised when children and irresponsible adults may be on the premises.  I can put a thin layer of plastic or fabric over the magnet to protect the gun finish.  I'm not sure I like it yet.     This seems better than in a drawer.   I may take a second one and put behind the night stand.    I'm not sure I like it, but it's a cheap way to find out.
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Re: Magnetic Holder
« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2009, 10:07:50 AM »
Cool Idea, Alf!

And they talk about YANKEE engineering!  ;)
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Re: Magnetic Holder
« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2009, 11:49:31 AM »
Nice tip alf. You never know if an idea will work unless you try it and by putting it out there, someone else may refine it or think of something else! Nice post.
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Re: Magnetic Holder
« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2009, 12:16:47 PM »
Oh I forgot to mention.  The magnet already has a mounting bracket.  All's required is two screws
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Re: Magnetic Holder
« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2009, 12:24:13 PM »
Thanks Alf.
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Re: Magnetic Holder
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Re: Magnetic Holder
« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2009, 12:50:39 PM »
Wow, for a second there I thought that was a Glock being held by your magnet.  The United Methodist Church of which I am a member still thinks Glocks are all plastic and can't be picked up on metal detectors.  Haven't tried to set them straight...they wouldn't listen!

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PS:  Forgot to add, good idea!!!!!
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Re: Magnetic Holder
« Reply #6 on: September 24, 2009, 03:08:57 PM »
Great idea.
I like the idea of putting it on the back of the night stand.....out of sight but ready to go.

I used to use a cheap Uncle Mike's kydex holster in the same fashion. I took the belt attachment off and screwed the holster to the back of the night stand.

If your bed has a dust-ruffle around the bottom, you can also attach it to the metal frame and then the ruffle will cover the gun.
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Re: Magnetic Holder
« Reply #7 on: September 24, 2009, 06:48:39 PM »
Quote from: ellis4538 on September 24, 2009, 12:50:39 PM
Wow, for a second there I thought that was a Glock being held by your magnet.  The United Methodist Church of which I am a member still thinks Glocks are all plastic and can't be picked up on metal detectors.  Haven't tried to set them straight...they wouldn't listen!

Richard

PS:  Forgot to add, good idea!!!!!


they have metal detectors at your church?
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Re: Magnetic Holder
« Reply #8 on: September 24, 2009, 07:05:40 PM »
Quote from: Jackel on September 24, 2009, 06:48:39 PM

they have metal detectors at your church?

That's what lept to my mind as well.  Where is it located?  Beirut?

@Alf.  Thanks.  I just replaced a hard drive and was just gonna destroy the data.  Now I have a project.
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Re: Magnetic Holder
« Reply #9 on: September 24, 2009, 08:51:41 PM »
Quote from: ellis4538 on September 24, 2009, 12:50:39 PM
Wow, for a second there I thought that was a Glock being held by your magnet.  The United Methodist Church of which I am a member still thinks Glocks are all plastic and can't be picked up on metal detectors.  

For those who don't know I work at a UMC, and all the pastors are hunters......yes that includes the female one, as well as our chief finance lady.   Just lucky I guess.

BTB:  That's a Springfield Armory XD9 in the picture.
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