Magnetize Metal Sheet

Cannot be magnetized with this method.

Magnetize metal sheet.

It causes the non magnetized metal to polarize and turn into a magnet. This is the quickest way to magnetize metal. These items can easily be purchased at a local hardware store. Magnetization will take some time to accomplish so continue rubbing until the iron or steel attracts other pieces of metal.

To magnetize a metal using a hammer you will need a compass a hammer and a piece of metal with some iron. Pure gold silver copper etc. The magnet must make as much contact with the metal as possible. Use at least 10 loops for nails and several dozen for larger objects.

Black metal magnet board 17 5 x 11 5 x 1 32 inch magnetic wall sheet for magnets and bulletin board comes with dual lock tape for easy hanging. Place the magnet at one end of the piece of metal. A metal alloy that doesn t have iron in it is less likely to be magnetic. The steel will become more magnetic the more times you wrap the wire.

Rub the metal you want to magnetize in one direction over the existing magnet. If a regular magnet is not attracted to the steel don t bother trying to magnetize it with a battery.