Chest armor utilizing magnet attachment method

[JosephWesthouse]

I'm planning to use magnets to attach my chest armor as well. Question for anyone who's used washers inside the vest, rather than magnets, to keep cost down: what pull strength have you used in order to keep things secure? I'd like to use this method if it's cost effective, but I don't want to order magnets that will be too weak.

Also, has anyone successfully used magnets to hold the collar/back armor to the vest? I'd hate to have the convenience of the magnets, and avoid making any holes in the vest, just to have to do it for the collar/back anyway. Any pointers would be appreciated.

 

[fomare]

wow awesome INFO! thx

 

[bpwmd]

So odd question why doesn't anyone ever just attach via Snaps???

 

[bpwmd]

have been reading this thread and had a thought. for those using the magnets and that troop in the rain or sweat a lot. Plastidip the magnets. BOOM no rust and you can still glue the things

 

[Zon]

have been reading this thread and had a thought. for those using the magnets and that troop in the rain or sweat a lot. Plastidip the magnets. BOOM no rust and you can still glue the things

You read my mind!

 

[bpwmd]

You read my mind!

Great minds think alike brah

Sent from my Nexus 6

 

[TheRealRyan]

Has anyone thought of using a dremel or drill to make an indent in the armor so when the magnet is attached it is sunk into the armor and flush with the surface of it? Or is not necessary? Never worked with attaching armor before but I was curious if it might help the armor look more a part of the vest

 

[Bounty1138]

Generally, it's not needed because of the return edge of the armour. It sits flush.

 

[hooligan68]

Nice!!

 

[Thoth]

I've seen this work on SW and Hero costumes.

 

[bpwmd]

Found these babies online. good shipping prices (even to Alaska) and they are coated so that they wont have rust stains if your out in the rain or sweating a lot!! @eiros

they even have a surplus page, and be honest who amongst us doesn't love a surplus page

K&J Magnetics: Surplus Neodymium Magnets

 

[mstorer5]

Did anyone ever answer the question or try using magnets for the collar and back plate? Seems like any other method would pull up to the neck just as much?? The magnets could actually be an improvement. I may give it a go.. mine is for a mannequin build so don't have to worry about the movement/wear of trooping.

 

[Bulvoy]

Wow A++++ on the wealth of info on this creative application, have all need to do my own with this set up

 

[Level3Fett]

Magnets are great. I used larger/stronger for the collar and shoulders, seems to work very well.

 

[Fandango Fett]

So do you have a magnet kit redkraytdragon?

 

[redkraytdragon]

No, but I can include magnets with the kit if you want.

 

[Fandango Fett]

No, but I can include magnets with the kit if you want.

Yes please do. Thanks for helping.

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[petegrfc]

Have read a lot of different methods on how to attach, will probably try this one first!

 

[Fandango Fett]

Should we try this Fett4reaL?

 

[Cwmarcom]

Magnets are nice. I use the name-tag pins. Works pretty good for me