Your old Magneto will need this! How to build and use a electro-Magnetizer!

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ม.ค. 2023
  • Here is how i built and how i use my magnetizer with very good result! Hope this helps you out, or al least you find it interesting!
    Ofc your magneto has to be in good shape. coils, condersers and points is critical for a good working unit.
    /Richard
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  • @whitesapphire5865
    @whitesapphire5865 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I think even Michael Faraday would be proud of that magnetic monster! Have you seen his original electromagnet at the Royal Institution?
    I've seen magnetos where people have stuck neodymium magnets onto the poles in an effort to boost the magnetic field.
    Now, when I was still in school, which is a long time ago, we were taught to place a keeper across the ends of the poles. The purpose of which is to complete the magnetic circuit, which in turn would preserve the magnetic field density - a couple of large bolts, or a piece of steel bar would suffice. Once replaced into the magneto, the pole pieces and the rotor were sufficient to maintain the circuit. The rule of thumb was never to leave magnets without a keeper in place.

    • @clarencegreen3071
      @clarencegreen3071 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Similar experience with the keepers. I don't understand the idea of not letting the magnet grab onto the steel table surface.

    • @jackrichards1863
      @jackrichards1863 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@clarencegreen3071 the idea I believe is the pull on the ions or electrons (pardon the rudimentary struggle?) Causes flow. The ions can begin to flow changing the position of same leaving the strength of the magnetic pull in the other piece it's stuck to. The magnetism is not affected this way by aluminium and is isolated from losing its charge in the magneto.. oR something like that?

  • @billdyke9745
    @billdyke9745 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I was already having a great day, and this video made it even better. One of my favourite channels, without a doubt. Many thanks. 🇬🇧👍

    • @Happyviews82
      @Happyviews82 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Fr bro has some of the best videos!

  • @jlinkels
    @jlinkels ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nicely done. Since you are using an old and powerless battery the current through the magnet is mainly determined by the current source capability of the battery, not the wire resistance. Given the spark on your switch when you disconnect the current, the current is really low. You are using thick and heavy wire but you have plenty of space around your cores. You if you would double the number of windings, the current would remain more or less the same, but the magnetic field would almost double as well. If it also makes your magneto magnet stronger is determined whether the cores of your magnet become saturated, and when the magnet itself is saturated. Measuring the saturation of your magnet could be done by measuring the field and note when it does not increase anymore when the current or winding count increase. If that would be of interest at all. In any case, saturation of the cores do not harm the functionality or the quality of the field.

  • @Bret4207
    @Bret4207 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Very good video Richard!!! What you cover is almost lost knowledge these days. I've got to make one of those chargers now! Thank you!

    • @YesterdaysMachinery
      @YesterdaysMachinery  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hi! Glad that this inspired you! Well spent hours making one! /Richard

  • @dalepowell6815
    @dalepowell6815 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Very interesting. Too bad I didn't have this information back in 1958 when I had an old Cushman motor scooter with a magneto that was hard to start.

  • @Kowyn
    @Kowyn ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Great video, building a magnetizer has been on my list of things to do for quite a while.

  • @guzziwheeler
    @guzziwheeler ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Amazing, Richard. Outstanding old-school knowledge for an interested, pleasant young man who is ready to share it with others. And now, pleeeease, show us how to re-magnetize a magnet-flywheel from an old motorcycle or stationary engine. I am going to travel to Sweden this summer. Hope to meet you there.
    Hälsningar från Tyskland.

  • @stuartosborne3013
    @stuartosborne3013 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent, the magnet is a key part of the mag and often completely ignored. 👍👍

  • @andrewhall2554
    @andrewhall2554 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Thanks for demonstrating this process. It is what I consider to be a good solution to a problem: simple yet very effective. At any rate, It reminds me of when I used to work for a company that used a lot of magnets in their products. The "magnets" arrived from the manufacturer in the unmagnetized state (I don't know what you call a magnet before it has been magnetized, I suppose there is a word for that.). The reason they came this way is that unmagnetized magnets are much easier and safer to handle and can be more easily machined if necessary. So, we had a device called a "magnet charger" which was used to magnetize the unmagnetized magnets. You put the unmagnetized magnet in the machine, pushed the button, something inside the machine went "click", and instantly the magnet became a full fledged, fully magnetized magnet. Just like that. I always thought it was kind of magical.

    • @YesterdaysMachinery
      @YesterdaysMachinery  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Hi! Yes all magnetic force feels kind of magical. Like a mystery but easy to control. /Richard

    • @Wingnut_Stickman
      @Wingnut_Stickman ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think they are called anti-magnets. Whatever you do, you can't mix magnets with anti-magnets, he said in his best Montgomery Scott voice...

    • @atvheads
      @atvheads ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Solid state magnet after, thats all i know.

    • @jlinkels
      @jlinkels ปีที่แล้ว +1

      An non magnetized magnet is called steel :) The alloy is such that it is capable of keeping the magnetic force when magnetized. But it is still steel.

    • @atvheads
      @atvheads ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jlinkels Well, iron.

  • @MattysWorkshop
    @MattysWorkshop ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Gday, I’ve always wondered how to make a magnetiser, great results, thanks for sharing, cheers

    • @YesterdaysMachinery
      @YesterdaysMachinery  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you! It is very basic really. I think it is a great thing to have when collecting old engines. /Richard

  • @slots1407
    @slots1407 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always feels like a video from the 1940's - excellent content!

  • @user-sc6xq9up7i
    @user-sc6xq9up7i 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome work, Richard. Thanks a lot for yours videos. I hope you are OK. All of us are waiting for yours new project.

  • @loosehandle1
    @loosehandle1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've cranked this thing more than it's ran on its own, that was funny! Thanks!

  • @soreantrou8473
    @soreantrou8473 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi, thank you for being nice to me! Hope i didn't run you off and discourage you from making new videos. Im sorry for my stupid texts. Don't pay my stupid texted any attention and keep making awesome viddos! You my favorite person on youtube and watching your videos makes me happy! Burton

  • @gertabour9509
    @gertabour9509 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    C'mon Rich! The harvest season is over. Time to get some steam punk, badass videos on youtube that your known for! Love you always, Burton Reingold

  • @paulsto6516
    @paulsto6516 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very enjoyable! Thanks for posting.

  • @timeinbu7909
    @timeinbu7909 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My uncle had a couple of those engines.
    I was probably 10 years old and we mounted one on a drag with a saw rig to cut fire wood .
    His always started and ran good.
    Uncle Odd was a wizard with engines.
    I miss him dearly.

  • @marcerivest6204
    @marcerivest6204 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You have shown a hole lot of people how to build a very inexpensive magneto changer.l love your Chanel and wish that you made more videos. Keep up the amazing work.

    • @YesterdaysMachinery
      @YesterdaysMachinery  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi! Thank you. Yes i hope that my videos can help other collectors and hobby workers out there to keep the steam up in their old engines. I will try to make more. Time is hard to come by these days. Take care! /Richard

  • @jaygee999
    @jaygee999 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ingenious, Mr. Richard !

  • @justinchampion5468
    @justinchampion5468 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for sharing you magnetizer build and test with us. What a cool video!

  • @Ioughtaknowbetter
    @Ioughtaknowbetter ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a brilliant video. I have many pieces of equipment that I have sold because I could not get the Magneto to work. If I had realized it was possible to repair the magnets I would have done so long ago. Thank you so much for sharing this

  • @jlinkels
    @jlinkels ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Actually it is better to shorten the magnet poles by means of a steel bar. You recommend to keep it far from steel (15:00). But the contrary is true. Magnets loose their force when a reverse magnetic field is working onto the poles. By putting a steel bar over the magnet poles, the magnetic circuit is closed again an less susceptible to external magnetic fields. Even if you put the magnet on a steel table, the table acts as a shorting bar. An almost infinitely large bar, but it still closes the magnetic circuit.

    • @walterdavey3276
      @walterdavey3276 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s why , many years ago, if we went to the shop to buy a horse shoe magnet, it was always supplied with a ‘ keeper’. A piece of steel across the poles., to prevent the magnet being demagnetised.

  • @kevinf92
    @kevinf92 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The magnetizer works great! Always glad to see a new video from you.

  • @Stgpop
    @Stgpop ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Your videos are getting better and better as you are gaining confidence in front of a camera

    • @YesterdaysMachinery
      @YesterdaysMachinery  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hi, yes if i had more time doing the videos i think that will also show in the videos. Thank you! /Richard

    • @bairfamilyfarm1336
      @bairfamilyfarm1336 ปีที่แล้ว

      I figured he had enough confidence when he used a barrel of cooling water as a hot tub!

  • @edbelledin9600
    @edbelledin9600 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Well Done. It is amazing how much you increased the magnetic force of the magnet by remagnetizing it. I believe tapping the magnet with the brass
    “hammer” assists the repositioning of the field/pole molecules in the magnet.
    Thanks for another interesting and informative vlog.

  • @stucook8622
    @stucook8622 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for another interesting video.

  • @mountainman1961
    @mountainman1961 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That’s a great idea!!! Great job!!!

  • @azertyytreza8947
    @azertyytreza8947 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one gem of a channel, I’m so glad I found it!

  • @stigbengtsson7026
    @stigbengtsson7026 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always interesting to learn about old things 😎👍

  • @jasonketchum4052
    @jasonketchum4052 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am always so impressed with your work! Keep it up love the videos.

  • @1974UTuber
    @1974UTuber ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a simple solution to a real issue around these old Magneto units.
    Great build as well using safe voltages that almost anyone can do.

  • @Bris650
    @Bris650 ปีที่แล้ว

    Richard another really interesting video. I wait for your videos constantly. Thank you for your professionalism.

  • @chrismate2805
    @chrismate2805 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great illustration of knowledge.

  • @MotoDeSoto
    @MotoDeSoto ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video. Very helpful. Thanks!

  • @p.m3735
    @p.m3735 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great episode, some great information about remagnetising mags. 👍😎

  • @Mxyme
    @Mxyme ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ooooh I like so much you share this kind of knowledge quite lost today. Thank you!! ⭐️

  • @jirihamersky6152
    @jirihamersky6152 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another nice video for lovers of old machines. Thanks, very interesting.

  • @JRattheranch
    @JRattheranch ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As usual Richard, a very interesting and informative video, thoroughly engrossing! 👌👏

  • @bobjoncas2814
    @bobjoncas2814 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    LOOKIN' GOOD,NICE WORK...

  • @LightningTechNL
    @LightningTechNL 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm really loving these video's! Looking forward to your next upload!

  • @Thomas-fo9zu
    @Thomas-fo9zu ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great video, very informative. And that engine is a little sweetie! Wow, that runs smoothly! Thanks for sharing!

  • @Andy-ql9wh
    @Andy-ql9wh ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi from the USA, I like your channel, it is like going back in time

  • @georgejohnson1498
    @georgejohnson1498 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely brilliant!
    Best wishes from George

  • @Zirler
    @Zirler ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Richard
    Absolutely interesting 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @jackrichards1863
    @jackrichards1863 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The old machines had a sense of purpose without some difficulty we get now. Hearing that slow sure idle was a treat.i completely enjoyed this video. Top jobsir.

    • @YesterdaysMachinery
      @YesterdaysMachinery  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! I broke my mic, and bought a new one just like my old one. But the new one doesn't like loud engine sound..
      But yes it is a treat to just sit and listen to a engine like this. /Richard

    • @jackrichards1863
      @jackrichards1863 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@YesterdaysMachinery oh the irony! ha ha. I think the better things get , more we long for what we had?

    • @randallmarsh446
      @randallmarsh446 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@jackrichards1863 simplicity is what i miss and the ability torepair things yourself which is pretty much unheard of these days .

  • @sean11959
    @sean11959 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Richard, I really enjoy the videos. I have a magnetizer built by Allen and it has several steel blocks with different angles that lay on top of the magnet charger poles for charging round magnets in flywheels and armature magnets. Keep up the good work!

  • @soreantrou8473
    @soreantrou8473 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My first youtube channel subscription and still the best! Keep up the great work! Amazing videos wildman.

  • @Alonsel3
    @Alonsel3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video, good explenation with easy to understand steps, thanks for another quality upload!

  • @zinckensteel
    @zinckensteel ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Add a diode across each coil, to avoid sparking at the switch so much. The collapsing field is making a voltage spike, a backward diode will short out the back EMF, problem solved.

  • @superiormusic
    @superiormusic ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid as always, Richard. That twin cylinder sounds magical😄

  • @anthonyjackson280
    @anthonyjackson280 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi from Ontario (Canada). Many years ago I worked on a system for magnetizing the magnets for high end audio loudspeakers. The machine had banks of large capacitors joined in series-parallel capable of charging to 1200 Volts and delivering a 1000 amp pulse through magnetizing coils placed around the magnet cores. The cables to the coils were about 25mm in diameter and jumped like angry snakes when the capacitor banks were discharged. People with pacemakers were not allowed near it when in operation. The stray EMP would destroy watches, computer drives and magnetic credit/bank cards.

  • @alank616
    @alank616 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge , I enjoyed your video very much . 🇦🇺

  • @gregoryskaggs656
    @gregoryskaggs656 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you! This is by far the most simple and easy to understand video on magnetizers I have seen. I'm ready to build one for my own shop.

  • @lawrencedriver623
    @lawrencedriver623 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Richard, Thank you for a very interesting video, I loved it. Glad to see you put that Wrigley truck to good use already. Take care my friend.

  • @xa1a
    @xa1a ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for another fantastic video!

  • @gregdevault8000
    @gregdevault8000 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's the best explanation and demonstration of magnetos I've ever seen. You took the mystery out of it for me. Keep up the good work. Many thanks.

  • @H4rleyBoy
    @H4rleyBoy ปีที่แล้ว

    Never had anything to do with magnetos but they do seem very simple, thanks for a great video once more.

  • @downunder4087
    @downunder4087 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video. Thank you for making it. 😊

  • @gayle4804
    @gayle4804 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome information that is one cool machine, thank you for sharing

  • @stevemiller6766
    @stevemiller6766 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like the engineering on that engine. I wish things could be engineered like that now. Thank you sir.

  • @joschmoyo4532
    @joschmoyo4532 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent. Best video on TH-cam. Finally someone who gives useful information and how to do it.

  • @metricstormtrooper
    @metricstormtrooper ปีที่แล้ว

    Now this is a great video, I've learnt something valuable as my 1909 IHC motor has never had a really healthy spark. Many thanks

  • @theyouknights3554
    @theyouknights3554 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great informative film thankyou. I have a ransomes mg6 crawler which i could never get started until i closed the plug gap right up and now i know why. Many thanks from Australia.

  • @donwright3427
    @donwright3427 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely done

  • @stationaryenginesworldwide
    @stationaryenginesworldwide ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Awesome to see you back at the videos. This was truly informative and hope you continue to create these learning videos in the future.. Thank you !!

    • @YesterdaysMachinery
      @YesterdaysMachinery  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hi! Thank you for those nice words. Yes i really like doing them videos. And i hope that i can keep it up now in the future. Take care! /Richard

  • @joelbjorkstrand7439
    @joelbjorkstrand7439 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Jättekul att se dina filmer igen! Det ser ut att vara kul hemma hos dig med alla gamla maskiner 😃

  • @bobthompson4133
    @bobthompson4133 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was very informative.

  • @plainnpretty
    @plainnpretty ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s a cool motor like to see it working thanks for sharing

  • @nzs316
    @nzs316 ปีที่แล้ว

    I never thought I would see someone rebuilding a magneto!

  • @mikeblough942
    @mikeblough942 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ALWAYS INTERESTED IN THE OLD IRON. ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO, THANKS FROM OVERLAND PARK KANSAS U.S.A.

  • @iceman9549
    @iceman9549 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Richard👍👍👍 see you next time

  • @Riderless
    @Riderless ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent, great, the best!

  • @JesusTorres-qr1gz
    @JesusTorres-qr1gz ปีที่แล้ว

    Gentleman, your toy is impressive, I was born and raised in the gasoline and diesel industry, but I have never seen one of your engines before, which I love to see at my 71 years of age, most kind of you for sharing this outstanding engine and technical information with us, from the endless summer paradise Puerto Rico Jesus Torres.

  • @snuttjulle62
    @snuttjulle62 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Havent seen anything new for a while......any problems? I shure do not hope so!!! I love yor little Clips!!!

  • @123sheepdip
    @123sheepdip ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb video and very entertaining. Best wishes for many more great videos from Canada.

  • @thismaineliving
    @thismaineliving ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Try heating it with a blowtorch just before or while tapping it. It will significantly increase how much magnetism it take and how long it will hold it for in the future. Do not cool it rapidly in water though. Cheer and thanks for the video.

    • @waynesaunders3828
      @waynesaunders3828 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How much wire did you put on the pillars and was it already insulated. Do you also. Know Know what size it is. Thank you for this video.

  • @johnleerichardson6220
    @johnleerichardson6220 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just like mustie1 I had to started it again good job Richard

  • @ruudoortmodelengines1516
    @ruudoortmodelengines1516 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting and educational video , I never knew how to bring them back to life ! 😉

  • @nineoclockhero
    @nineoclockhero ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting, Informative and a successful d demonstration at the end. What more could we ask for. 👍

  • @MrPluckacre
    @MrPluckacre 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video thanks, but I would change those old HT leads.

  • @gertabour9509
    @gertabour9509 ปีที่แล้ว

    Despite all that, keep up the good work. Agree with your videos and like your channel as one of my first and favorite R.

  • @deanehill9730
    @deanehill9730 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simple as that. Thanks for the video.

  • @jeffmoen5250
    @jeffmoen5250 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good morning I just watched your video on your tractors feel pumped it broke down I'm a 65 year old man from Wisconsin I live in a mobile home park and the people here already think I'm crazy I need a tractor like that But I don't really need one but I sure do want 1 Thanks for your videos they're very entertaining

  • @jimmybritt9537
    @jimmybritt9537 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very nice demonstration 👍👍🇺🇸

  • @ronaldbollinger440
    @ronaldbollinger440 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I too have had engines that I have turned over more times by hand than it has turned when running! This might well be worth a try, and I have the scrap laying around to build one, Thanks!! Number of turns of wire(about)? Gage of wire used? Approx diameter of rods?

  • @walterperry4565
    @walterperry4565 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    GREAT LESSON, THNX

  • @Happyviews82
    @Happyviews82 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m boutta spend hours watching your videos😂 I love older stuff like my 1977 ke125, it’s the same year my dad was born. So to me you’re videos are beyond amazing! and I hope to influence others just like this one day.😁

    • @YesterdaysMachinery
      @YesterdaysMachinery  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi! Thanks 😊 I am working on videos right now! /Richard

  • @Ismael-cq9ye
    @Ismael-cq9ye ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So nice video, greetings from your fan in Argentina!!!

  • @DK-jt6be
    @DK-jt6be 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mycke interessant Ricard! Jag giller dine videos, och dit sät at forklare på. Tack från Danmark

  • @witek1407
    @witek1407 ปีที่แล้ว

    A very helpful video where you showed how to build an electro-Magnetizer
    In my deutz engine, I attached magnets from the car starter to the magneto. And it worked too
    Greetings from Poland 😉

  • @krugerhenning2263
    @krugerhenning2263 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very cool!

  • @JustinDOehlke
    @JustinDOehlke ปีที่แล้ว

    I understand nothing of electrical theory, but I find this video entertaining anyways. The brass tapping seemed kind of random, but I guess it worked.

  • @larrydavidson3402
    @larrydavidson3402 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was a very interesting video, did not know you could do this.

  • @lagopeter
    @lagopeter ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking forward to you're next video😊

  • @MonkeyUnit
    @MonkeyUnit ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At 14:51 you wisely commented that one should not try to test the "MagneNg Stenggs". Made my day.
    Subscribed!!!

    • @YesterdaysMachinery
      @YesterdaysMachinery  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hehehe, yes i noticed first when editing.. Thanks! /Richard

  • @bobbeals1509
    @bobbeals1509 ปีที่แล้ว

    You got to love it, good for me and bad for you! Lol. Btw, you grandpa may have made those rings! Hope he is still with you. I lost mine many years ago. They are still there, enjoy!

  • @gertabour9509
    @gertabour9509 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you, love your videos.

  • @Chr.U.Cas2216
    @Chr.U.Cas2216 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍👌👏 2) Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
    Best regards, luck and especially health to all of you.

  • @mikestewart2409
    @mikestewart2409 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very informative thank you

  • @larjoe68
    @larjoe68 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nå lærte jeg meg noen gode triks fra deg..,om hvordan friske opp svake magneter på mine gamle motorer. Super bra video. Tusen takk 😃