Magnets in Ipswich

[hugs&kisses]

Does anyone know where I can buy a really strong magnet in Ipswich? It doesn't have to be massive, just a strong one, apparently you can get some which are small and round? For a science project but I need it to be fairly inexpensive as it's out of my own pocket! Thanks to all

[Gizmonster]

If you can't find anywhere in ipswich - have a look on Ebay .....

.... do a search for "PK magnet"

[Buenchico]

Try Maplin Electronics on Carr Street. (Across the road from Woolworths and The Co-op). They sell small round magnets, which are fairly powerful, for �1.29.

The stockfinder function, on their website, shows that they're out of stock of the 10mm diameter ones but they've got 2 of the 6mm ones and 1 of the 15mm magnets (which is 20p dearer, at �1.49):
http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ModuleNo=2 6348&doy=30m5

An alternative way to get hold of a powerful magnet is simply to take a loudspeaker apart. If, like me, you're a hoarder of old radios and hi-fi speakers, you'll have no problem finding one. Otherwise, charity shops often sell secondhand speakers very cheaply. (There are plenty of charity shops in Ipswich, around Upper Brook Street and Carr Street). The magnets within loudspeakers are often really powerful. (Generally, the bigger the speakers, the more powerful the magnets).

Chris

[hugs&kisses]

Thank you both, that's fantastic, I shall try Maplin and if I have no luck there will move on to eBay, thanks a lot!