# Trick for pushing magnets into maglock ring? **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [June 15, 2024, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/trick-for-pushing-magnets-into-maglock-ring/1650 "2024-06-15T22:10:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MarkLasby](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.pwncnc.com/marklasby/32/291_2.png) [@MarkLasby](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/MarkLasby)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2024, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/trick-for-pushing-magnets-into-maglock-ring/1650/1 "2024-06-15T22:10:11Z")
I have printed a maglock ring with PLA from the makers files which I bought from PwnCNC. I bought 50 6 mm diameter x 4 mm thick magnets from PwnCNC. What is the trick for pushing the magnets into the holes on the ring? Heat the plastic with boiling water? Heat the magnets with a soldering iron? ---
**Author:** ![BorgDog](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.pwncnc.com/borgdog/32/444_2.png) [@BorgDog](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/BorgDog)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2024, 3:38am UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/trick-for-pushing-magnets-into-maglock-ring/1650/2 "2024-06-16T03:38:22Z")
if the print calibrates right you should be able to at least push them at least half way in or so just with your hand, I finished with a few light tap of my hammer. I had to do an XY hole compensation setting in my slicer before it worked well. I followed this guide and models to figure out the number to enter for that. [https://makerworld.com/en/models/484148#profileId-396476](https://makerworld.com/en/models/484148#profileId-396476) ---
**Author:** ![MarkLasby](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.pwncnc.com/marklasby/32/291_2.png) [@MarkLasby](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/MarkLasby)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2024, 5:47am UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/trick-for-pushing-magnets-into-maglock-ring/1650/3 "2024-06-16T05:47:17Z")
Thank you for the help. I resorted to using a counter sink bit to flair the edges of the openings then hammering the plastic down over the magnet on my cast iron table saw top. I will try your suggestion in the morning. ---
**Author:** ![Loopback77](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.pwncnc.com/loopback77/32/354_2.png) [@Loopback77](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Loopback77)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2024, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/trick-for-pushing-magnets-into-maglock-ring/1650/4 "2024-06-17T15:20:55Z")
Another easy way to ease them in is to take a drill bit that is approximately the same diameter as the magnet and flip it backwards (cutting area up) or use a piece of drill stock and lightly chuck it in a drill press. Place the magnet at the bottom in the orientation you want and use the drill press to press the magnet into the piece. This works really well. When I design 3D parts that take magnets, I make the tolerances tight so that when I push the magnet in, no CA glue is required and the magnet will stay in place. ---
**Author:** ![cloudjr5](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b38774/32.png) [@cloudjr5](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/cloudjr5)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2024, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/trick-for-pushing-magnets-into-maglock-ring/1650/5 "2024-06-17T19:28:37Z")
Try not to heat the magnets, I have had that weaken the magnetism making it useless! ---
**Author:** ![Clinton](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.pwncnc.com/clinton/32/8_2.png) [@Clinton](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Clinton)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2024, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/trick-for-pushing-magnets-into-maglock-ring/1650/6 "2024-06-18T15:11:23Z")
For production we use a arbor press but we are installing thousands of magnets at a time but since most woodworking shops don’t have a arbor press you can easily use a drill press. It will work without a rod or anything for the Maglock Rings. Another thing I have used is the vise-grip style tools that come with a Kreg (pocket hole) jig. Those have those round rings that apply even pressure and make it pretty easy. ---
**Author:** ![Jeremiah7191](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.pwncnc.com/jeremiah7191/32/521_2.png) [@Jeremiah7191](https://forum.pwncnc.com/u/Jeremiah7191)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2024, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.pwncnc.com/t/trick-for-pushing-magnets-into-maglock-ring/1650/8 "2024-08-22T13:59:30Z")
The Kreg vise grip tool is exactly what I used on mine and it worked like a freaking charm!!! Saved me from having to stand in front of my drill press. LOL