How to use a countersunk pot magnet?

4th March 2020

	How to use a countersunk pot magnet

			Countersunk pot magnets can be attached to non-ferromagnetic materials with the help of a countersunk screw; for example, to hold heavy fridge doors open and closed. To attach the countersunk pot magnet to a non-ferromagnetic material, you will need to do the following:

			Equipment required:
			22.23mm (0.88″) forstner drill bit Cordless drill driver 12.7mm (0.5″) countersunk screw, such as a wood screw 19.05mm (0.75″) countersunk pot magnet Slotted screwdriver



			Step 1 – Drill hole Use the cordless drill driver with the forstner drill bit attached to drill a flat-bottomed hole into a piece of non-ferromagnetic material, e.g. a piece of wood. The forstner drill bit will produce a hole of a consistent depth with smooth sides, which is ideal to insert the countersunk pot magnet into.

			A flat drill bit may also be used for this task, however it will not leave as neat a hole as the forstner drill bit due to its sharp pointed end

			Step 2 – Insert countersunk magnet Clear the hole of any wood chippings and insert the countersunk pot magnet with the countersunk hole facing upwards.

			Step 3 – Fasten with screw Fasten the countersunk magnet with the flat headed screws using a screwdriver. Continue doing this until the screw is flush (level) with the top of the countersunk pot magnet.