So, a long time ago, I read a post on Reddit from someone who modded their TS10 to add a magnet – to the clip, and using rare-earth magnets.
This stuck in my mind for quite some time, and the other day I finally managed to procure the ideal magnets for this: very strong, and with a rectangular format that’s even more appropriate than (IIRC) the usual circular format the other guy used:
used a couple of matchsticks to separate the lower ‘jaws’ of the clip, and sized/cut a segment of heat-shrink tubing of the apropriate caliber, and long enough to cover the magnets along with the part of the clip they’re resting on:
To maximize adhesion when using magnets to stick to metal, the orientation of the poles matters:
• Opposite Poles Facing Each Other: If two magnets are placed side by side with opposite poles facing each other (e.g., North-South), they generally produce a stronger pull force on the metal surface, especially when close to it. This configuration enhances the magnetic field strength at the surface.
• Same Poles Facing the Metal: If both magnets have the same pole facing the metal, they mimic a single larger magnet and can perform better over larger gaps. However, this setup may result in slightly less pull force at close contact compared to opposite poles.
For best results, choose the configuration based on your specific setup (gap size, metal thickness, etc.) and test for optimal performance.
Thanks for the info. I’m using opposite-poles through-out (both vertically in the 2-magnet stacks, and horizontally between stacks) and it’s adhering like there’s no tomorrow, gaps or not, to everything ferromagnetic.
Interesting idea! It does add significant bulk though, right? Of course I have replaced all of the two way clips on my TS10s with low profile one way clips. So I am sensitive to more “stuff” sticking out of may pocket. I know you need to be able to clip the light on a hat…
It could come in handy having a magnet on the TS10 though. I have considered a ring magnet around the tail switch. If I could find something that would fit (ID/OD).
Glad it is working for you.
About 4mm to the external height of the clip; doesn’t interfere with my use, clip keeps working both ways (having a bidirectional clip is a big reason I keep liking my TS10 more than my other 14500 lights).
We have different use cases, I rarely if ever pocket my TS10 (it’s usually on hand or clipped to a hat or else stowed in my belt pouch).
I know you need to be able to clip the light on a hat…
Yep! I do it all the time, whenever it’s raining or drizzling and I need to go outside. Only way to have my hands free and still be able to see through my glasses (a headband doesn’t allow the hat to sit properly and then it’s taken away by the first strong gust).
It could come in handy having a magnet on the TS10 though.
Yes, I’ve been using the magnets on mine extensively. They really help whenever there’s a ferromagnetic surface you can stick it to.
I have considered a ring magnet around the tail switch. If I could find something that would fit (ID/OD).
This could work, but would make the light stick out 90 degrees from the orientation I get with the magnets on the clip – on a vertical surface, the clip magnets allow me to rotate the light 360 degrees while a tail magnet would not allow that. But a tail magnet could work better on an horizontal surface like a metal roof to illuminate directly down.
Glad it is working for you.
Thanks! I was concerned the heat shrink would get progressively abraded with use and need replacement, but so far (over 2 months) that has not happened, everything is still perfect.
) and it adhered perfectly and stayed adhered:
