"Micro" Magic Beans and NEW Sliders Plates
NEW Slider Plates
Here's some NEW plates... (and by new I mean they are literally straight off the CNC machine 17 seconds before this photo was taken)
Here's a short video to take a closer look at them:
I wasn't going to put them together right away as I was a bit pushed for time - but I couldn't help myself :-D
Here's a look at the function of them - they are equidistant (E48) plates on a "Hog" slider:
I'm going to get more of these produced right away as they are working VERY well - will be hitting the website soon!
"Micro" Magic Beans (Coming Soon!)
Coming very soon are Micro Magic Beans.
Warning: These are very small (just so you know)
The original Magic Beans are 15mm diameter - these are 10mm diameter. I know this is only a 33% drop in diameter - but it feels like a 66% drop.
Personally, I initially thought they were too small - but, after a while, I loved the compactness of them and enjoyed the dexterity they require from your fingers!
Here's a quick photo (no magnets in these yet) - first ones should be coming either this week or the start of next week:
Production "Behind The Scenes"
Truthfully, I'm not sure how interested people are in the behind-the-scenes of the business.
I reckon there are a handful of people who love it ...and the rest of you are, "meh". And I am totally fine with that.
It's not for everyone - but for those who like it, this is for you.
Below is a short video showing us just finishing up the pallets so we can get the robot running the 5-axis CNC machine overnight:
To Chuck, if you google ‘Magnus magic beans’ the first result should be on Magnus’ site showing the original magic beans. It’s a pair of 4 that connect together magnetically and you can manipulate in different ways. They’re fun.
I keep saying I will stop spending money then you release a SkellySaddle with zirc plates and announce micro beans 😭. I need those.
Im a bit embarrassed asking, but I have to know – what are these magic bean things? I cant find any videos or information about them. Also, I was wondering if you have given up on the “muffin tray” slide plates? The reason I ask is because I work in the auto industry, so the magnets tend to pick up lots of metal shavings from my shop. I have found the muffin tray plates seem to handle the debris picked up by the sliders at work. The open designs with the visible magnets would be a nightmare to keep clean. Just thought you might appreciate the feedback.