MadSci Network: Physics |
Hi Therese, Yes it is possible to glue your magnet back together with common two- part epoxy. The resulant magnet will be very close to what it was before. The problem is how to hold it until the epoxy can harden. These magnets push each other apart VERY strongly. I don't know the exact shape of your magnet pieces but one way to make this easier is to put them on a smooth and thick block of steel like the bottom of Mom's old black frying pan. When on the steel block, the two halves will not repel each other so strongly and hopefully you will be able to get them together and hold them with a C Clamp from Dad's workshop. Spray the surface of the steel block with Pam no-stick spray. If that doesn't work send me a photo of the magnets and I will reccommend some other way.
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