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) > >-- >Stan Sieler [log in to unmask] > http://www.allegro.com/sieler.html > 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. . .