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Thread: Magnetic Knife/ Tool rack
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18th July 2007, 11:03 AM #1
Magnetic Knife/ Tool rack
Hi, I hope that I have put this in the right place, couldnt really work out where to put it.
At my local woolworths, in the kitchenware section (with all the tongs, saucepans etc) they have a Chef Craft magnetic knife holder for $2.81 going out on clearance.
I was thinking that these would be good in the shed to hold miscellaneous tools rtc.
The length of the magnets is 345mm
I am not sure if it is just my woolies going out of them, of if it is across the board.
Just thought I'd let people know, in case they wanted to check it out for that price.
(In case you are wondering, I should just state that I have no afffiliation to Woolies, as I am a coles worker)
Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons,
for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.
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18th July 2007, 11:54 AM #2
Hi Tam, never thought to use them for tools ..good idea.
I have been a bit dubious of them for the kitchen knives because I wondered if the magnetism would destroy the hone?
Has anyone heard that this is the case?
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18th July 2007, 12:05 PM #3
There is no effect on the structure of the metal, or sharpness by using magnetic holders.
What some people don't like is that the tools will become magnetised. Screws stick to screwdrivers, (not always a disadvantage!). Lathe tools, (esp large scrapers) will tend to want to "stick" to the toolrest in turning, for instance, which puts folk off. Doesn't worry me.
Might not be a good idea for files however!!!
My turning tool rack consists of a row of RE magnets above a trough for the handles. Secure, quick and easy, and no fiddling to find the right hole!
Works for me.Alastair
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18th July 2007, 12:15 PM #4
With my kitchen knives I very rarely ( couple of time a year) have to put them on the stones to sharpen them, I do however use a steel on them everytime I use them and maybe twice if I'm carving meat, & my knives are very sharp. and the better knives are softish steel.
I was always under the impression that honing with a steel aligned the molecules on the cutting edge in a particular direction. Wouldn't a magnet interfere with that?
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18th July 2007, 12:45 PM #5I was always under the impression that honing with a steel aligned the molecules on the cutting edge in a particular direction. Wouldn't a magnet interfere with that?
Actually thinking on sharpening, I wonder how the leather strop used to work, I think that was used for the final finish, maybe to remove burring from sharpening?
Edit, just did a search and foud this, I assume that using a steel is about the same process.
http://www.inthewoodshop.org/methods/wwc03x.shtmlDo not meddle in the affairs of dragons,
for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.
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18th July 2007, 01:26 PM #6
Yes (as is often the case) I'm probably wrong about honing ...and the magnetic strip would have to be more hygienic than a block.
Pity I have such a mis-mash of knives, I'd need a trendy "Globe" set if I was going to put them on display.
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18th July 2007, 01:30 PM #7Cheers
Jeremy
If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well it were done quickly
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18th July 2007, 04:27 PM #8
Supercheap have longer ones for tools/knives whatever and I think they go for about $7-$8.
I picked one up and mounted it on the wall behind my drill press. Works great for holding my regularly used drill bitsHow much wood could the woodchuck chuck if the woodchuck could chuck wood?
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18th July 2007, 05:17 PM #9
I like them too. I bought a few for under $10 each from ikea on a trip up through Brisbane once. I worried too about metal on metal.
So I ripped off a bit of blanket and screwed them down over them. I've got two racks here side by side.
Seems to work alright. But I have noticed the cheap racks don't magnetize over its entire length. They've just glued in spot magnetics spaced ever couple of inches, so your tools tend to bunch together. Little bit annoying. Cheap stuff for you.
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18th July 2007, 06:54 PM #10
Yes Jeremy you are quite right about timber having anti bacterial properties...however before the WIP kitchen renovation I got a cockroach infestation in my old knife block. The little buggers loved it in there.
Think about the micro-climate you have in a knife block.....not very appealing.
Anyway I have a new block now and a new built kitchen that is hermetically (is that the correct word?) sealed with no bugs..touch wood.
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18th July 2007, 11:30 PM #11
I think wood is good ('anti-bacterial') because any moisture dries up/is absorbed quickly. So the germs can't grow, because they need moisture to grow. Can't see a magnet on the wall staying wet, and you'd probably clean and dry the knife I hope.
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