Makita DC18RC 1" Pegboard Magnetic Mount

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I needed a way to securely mount my Makita DC18RC charger on my 1-inch metal pegboard, and after considerable research and experimentation, this set of parts is the solution I've come up with. It's primarily based around 6x3mm neodymium magnets, which are widely available and can be purchased from various online retailers. The first part is a replacement for the rubber foot on the base of the charger, holding the magnet in place. I used self-tapping computer case fan screws as they fit perfectly with the design, and these screws cause the plastic to expand out and hold the part firmly in place. A magnet is then glued into the foot using regular superglue. The foot has two flattened sides, allowing you to grasp it easily with an adjustable wrench or pliers when driving in the self-tapping screw. There are four bases with cups to accept these feet, each with specific locations and identifying marks indicating which side should be facing inward vertically or horizontally. It's essential to get these right as the foot cups aren't central in the part. The magnets should be glued into the centre recess of the base parts, ensuring they're the correct polarity. I found attaching the magnet to its counterpart on the charger before applying glue and pressing the base part on worked best, guaranteeing a straight installation. Check the fit of the foot and magnet in the cup before proceeding. The base parts are then attached to the pegboard using plastic trim rivets and 8 x 1/2" pan head screws, which fit nicely with the design. The part is designed with enough clearance for the head of the rivet, but some minor filing may be required due to printer tolerances. The rivets expand by the screws and anchor the part in place. With a centre part that houses two more magnets, this setup should provide a secure hold on the charger, although the strength of magnets can vary. In my case, there was a risk of the charger being knocked, so I added this extra layer for added security. This part will allow a small gap between the magnets and the back of the charger for a thin metal plate, commonly supplied with magnetic phone mounts. The charger should now attach solidly to the magnets, allowing you to add or remove batteries without any risk of it falling. According to the Makita website, the 5 and 6Ah batteries weigh the same amount as my current 4Ah batteries. Magnets can be purchased from various online retailers, including Google's search results for "neodymium magnets 6x3mm." For computer case fan screws, you can find them on Google with the search term "computer case fan screws." For plastic rivets, search for "6mm Trim Panel Black Plastic Rivet" on Google. For base screws, simply type "Screws #8 x 1/2" into Google.