Block magnets are one of the most popular and versatile magnets we sell at Apex Magnets. When compared to a disc magnet of the same thickness, they have more surface area resulting in a stronger magnetic pull—the pull force of our block magnets ranges from 0.6 pounds to roughly 1,082 pounds! We also sell a variety of countersunk blocks with holes that allow you to use screws, nails, or bolts to attach the magnet to a different material. Home Organization Magnetic Rack Use a magnetic rack to display and store anything from knives and other metal kitchen utensils, spices, keys, bathroom supplies, tools in your garage or shed, certain toys, and even junk drawer items. A magnetic rack could be the solution to many of your organizational problems around the house. Latches for Cabinets We put together an easy DIY for making your own magnetic latches for the cabinets in your home. Whether it’s in the kitchen, bathroom, or workshop, this project prevents cabinet doors from opening on their own and provides resistance if there are any small children in your home, keeping them out of places that may house dangerous chemicals or tools. It only takes five materials (a drill, screwdriver, pencil, screws, and 1"x1/2"x1/8" Neodymium countersunk block magnet) to make a world of difference in your home! Demonstration & Fun Diametric Levitation Demonstration Learn how to make pyrolytic graphite levitate with neodymium magnets with the third demonstration in this post! This simple demonstration only uses four 1”x1”x1/2” block magnets and pyrolytic graphite, both available from Apex Magnets. All you have to do is arrange the four diametric block magnets according to the video and place a thin sheet of the graphite over them. The smaller the piece of graphite, the higher it will float over the magnets. Levitating Model Train Track Build your own Maglev-inspired train and track with this instructional blog! While this demonstration doesn’t work quite like the technology used in Maglev trains, this uses the repelling magnetic fields of permanent block magnets,  it gives you an understanding of the concept behind them. Geocaching Activity Geocaching is a fun outdoor activity for both children and adults alike. You can use 4mmx2mmx1mm block magnets to hide your smaller caches throughout various places such as the back of a stop sign or mental bench by using a metal container, with a magnet attached. If your container is plastic, you can glue the magnet to it before securing it on a metal hiding spot. Be sure to pick a block magnet that has a pull force to support the weight of your cache! Let Apex Magnets Help You on Your Next Project Whether you’re looking to incorporate block magnets into your home renovations and updates, hobby projects, office, or even the classroom, we’re here to assist. Find countersunk blocks, 1"x1/2"x1/8" Neodymium countersunk block magnets, 1”x1”x1/2” block magnets,  4mmx2mmx1mm block magnets, and other block magnets on our website. Apex Magnets is always working on ways our customers can use our wide selection of magnets! Do you have other uses for block magnets that weren’t mentioned here? Share it on our Facebook or drop us a message on our website.