In a message dated 96-01-17 13:30:39 EST, [log in to unmask] (Stan Sieler)
writes:
 
>Denys asks:
>>
>> >We disassembled a dead 7933 for parts, and would love to get the
>> >magnets out of this motor.  But...there doesn't appear to be any
>> >way of doing this (short of a blowtorch).  (BTW, the motor is about
>> >30 to 40 pounds!)
>>
>> What happened to Mr. Sledge Hammer ?
>
>I believe in using the right tool for the job :)
>
>Mr. Blowtorch isn't in the office today.
>(And, he might affect the magnet, anyway)
>
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>Stan Sieler                                          [log in to unmask]
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>
 
Hum, look at Zane's answer. Mr Sledge Hammer might just be the proper tool.
 Watch your fingers and let us know:
 
Zane Howe sent to me:
 
>A big hammer and a very good flat screwdriver should do the trick.  I took
>apart several of these guys about 5 years ago. We use the magnets for
>degaussing all our old reel to reel tapes before throwing them in the trash.
 
>I think the only think holding the magnets in place is just the great power
>of the magnet itself.
 
>have lots of fun
 
>Zane
 
>Zane Howe                   Director of Information Systems
>[log in to unmask]      Albertson College of Idaho
>Phone (208)459-5409         2112 Cleveland
>                            Caldwell, ID 83605
 
 
 
 
 
Kind regards,
 
Denys. . .