In a message dated 3/28/2003 1:59:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> ok..ill bite..what the hell is the diff between a "rare earth magnet" 
> (sounds
> like something you would pick up at a phish concert or a Dead shop) and a
> regular magnet?
> 

       Chris, rare earth magnets are way stronger than regular magnets.  I 
keep a few around for all sorts of reasons.  One of which is to keep the rear 
table in the Westys from moving out from the wall.  A small 1/2" dia. rare 
earth magnet in its retainer is attached to the tables edge dead centre and 
its corresponding plate is attached to the wall in the appropriate position.  
Table will never vibrate out while driving again.  No need to put 300 lbs of 
torque on that arm tightening knob. I get them from Lee Valley Tools, <A HREF="www.leevalley.com">
www.leevalley.com</A>

Cheers��

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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