I can't get them to stick...

[lkbraa]

Not sure if this is where this goes...but any whooo...What glue to use for magnets? I can't seem to get them to stay put once I put them on a magnetic board for display...perhaps the rare earth magnets are too strong - lol! I initally tried super gel, then Titlebond...the magnets are glued to shallow holes drilled with a forstner bit on a painted surface...any suggestions!?!

I appreciate the advise in advance!

[wood-n-things]

5 min epoxy or Perhaps weldbond.

[dgman]

Use a two part epoxy. I use a 30 minute epoxy. Comes in two bottles. You mix equal amounts onto small piece of cardboard. Apply with a toothpick and let set for a couple of hours.

[DaveP]

Yep, its a +1 with the two part epoxy from me.

5 or 30 min will be fine ( but if using the 5 min type, don't go for a coffee between mixing it and applying.. as sometimes 5 mins is a bit of an exaggeration)

I prefer the syringe style of pack as it makes the 'equal parts' without having to worry.

[Jim McDonald]

I recess the rare earth magnets into the back slightly with a Forstner bit and use 5 min epoxy. Like Dan, I use a toothpick and fill the cavity about 1/2 full .

[markdavd]

Did you paint the shallow hole before gluing the magnet in? If so, could it be the paint not holding rather than the glue.

If this is the case, you would see the paint on the back of the magnet rather than the glue. Before taking the time and effort to get epoxy, try cleaning the paint out of the hole and see if it holds better.

[Wood Dog]

Rough up the magnets on sandpaper before the super glue, and as others have said make sure the other surface is clean....no paint, varnish etc.

[Janette]

I recess them part way as well and use loctite super glue gel. never had one come out.

[lkbraa]

Thanx everyone!!! I will give the epoxy a try...probably the 30 min, as 5 minutes get away from way too fast - lol!

Ya, I was painting the recess (as the recess was slightly larger than the magnet). For now on tho, I will not paint it and rough up the magnet too. However, it was just the glue and magnet coming off, not any paint or finish.

Once again, I appreciate all the input!